Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

UNITY STREET, ME10 1EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNITY STREET, ME10 1EG.

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Population

411

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

ME10 1EG is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME10 1EG is a mixed residential area on Unity Street, 0.9km from Chalkwell in Sittingbourne. Administratively it sits within Homewood ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

For families considering a move, ME10 1EG represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME10 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00124889 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME10 1EG. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 149,000

3 sales · Mean £ 148,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around ME10 1EG is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour179
Violence and sexual offences175
Shoplifting96
Criminal damage and arson43
Public order39

school Local Schools

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Borden Grammar School

Good859 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils0.6 km
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Westlands Primary School

Good553 pupils0.6 km
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Highsted Grammar School

Good895 pupils0.7 km
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The Oaks Infant School

Good324 pupils0.7 km
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Fulston Manor School

Good1357 pupils0.7 km
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Minterne Junior School

Good361 pupils0.8 km
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South Avenue Primary School

Good421 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Chaucer News0.4 km
  • Happy Shopper Food Store0.4 km
  • Central Pie Shop0.9 km
  • Cherans Bakery0.4 km
  • Europe Store0.6 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Beaumont1.0 km
  • Travelodge Sittingbourne0.5 km
  • Swale Your Way1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • The Paper Mill0.8 km
  • The Park Tavern0.0 km
  • The Stumble Inn1.0 km
  • Bunters0.4 km
  • Fountain Of Ale0.6 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Curry Queen0.4 km
  • Hot And Herbs1.0 km
  • Humayra Indian And Bangladeshi0.7 km
  • Swell Cafe0.4 km
  • The Cafe0.3 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Golden Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.3 km
  • Perfect Charcoal Grill/Pizza Go Go0.9 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sittingbourne0.6 km
  • Kemsley2.7 km
  • Newington5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Tavern0.0 km
  • Park Tavern0.1 km
  • Homewood Avenue0.3 km
  • Homewood Avenue0.3 km
  • Borden Grammar School0.3 km