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.
UNITY STREET, ME10 1EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNITY STREET, ME10 1EG.
411
37
£ 55,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Borden Grammar School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Westlands Primary School
Highsted Grammar School
The Oaks Infant School
Fulston Manor School
Minterne Junior School
South Avenue Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Beaumont1.0 km
- Travelodge Sittingbourne0.5 km
- Swale Your Way1.0 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: ME101EG · Data under Open Government Licence