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Borden & The Meads

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About

Borden & The Meads is a residential area located in the borough of Swale, Kent. The neighborhood is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It sits close to the A2, providing easy access to nearby towns like Sittingbourne and Faversham. The area has a small selection of local amenities, including a convenience store and a primary school, catering to everyday needs.

Green spaces are scattered throughout Borden & The Meads, with playing fields and parks offering recreational options. The area is largely quiet, with a suburban feel, and is popular among families and commuters due to its proximity to transport links. While there are no major shopping or entertainment hubs within the immediate vicinity, larger retail centers are a short drive away. The neighborhood maintains a practical, low-key atmosphere, suited to those seeking a balance between convenience and residential calm.

Area overview

On average Borden & The Meads has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Borden & The Meads is £52,500 per year. There are 4 schools in Borden & The Meads: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Borden & The Meads Population
12,756
Population density
836.8 per km²

Demographics

British
10,856
85.15%
Other White
516
4.05%
African
465
3.65%
Indian
141
1.11%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
107
0.84%
Total population: 12,750

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
2,041
41.71%
Owns outright
1,469
30.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
755
15.43%
Other social rented
379
7.75%
Shared ownership
94
1.92%
Total households: 4,893

Property prices in Borden & The Meads

Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Borden & The Meads area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,500 up to £906,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached64£500,000
Flats24£177,500
Semi-Detached72£342,000
Terraced48£266,500

10 years price trend in Borden & The Meads

All postcodes in Borden & The Meads

ME102DY

Beechwood Avenue

ME102FX

Church Street

ME102JS

Charlotte Street

ME102NS

Howard Avenue

ME103GT

Cambria Crescent

ME97PT

Maidstone Road

ME98DB

Chestnut Street

ME98LT

Pond Farm Road

ME98PA

Bobbing Hill

ME98QX

Bramblefield Lane

ME102LX

Staplehurst Road

ME105BH

Vellum Drive

ME105BQ

Cotton Road

ME105NE

Jade Close

ME105NZ

Argent Way

ME97QA

Maidstone Road

ME98JS

Munsgore Lane

ME98LA

Borden & The Meads

ME98QT

Sheppey Way

ME101LY

Borden & The Meads

ME101TP

Gainsborough Close

ME102DH

Dean Road

ME103GX

Rapson End

ME105AS

Balas Drive

ME105BZ

Porcelain Close

ME105JP

Jacinth Drive

ME105LA

Cinnabar Drive

ME105SN

Sonora Way

ME98DG

Chestnut Street

ME98JE

Wrens Road

ME101PR

Sandford Road

ME101PX

Hilton Drive

ME102BP

Bismuth Drive

ME102JN

Charlotte Street

ME102WS

Church Street

ME103HF

Seddingbourne Way

ME105AF

Borden & The Meads

ME98JU

Munsgore Lane

ME98LZ

Keycol Hill

ME98QA

Parsonage Lane

ME102GY

High Street

ME102XE

Borden & The Meads

ME103EX

Dover Street

ME105BU

Ledger Close

ME105DA

Vellum Drive

ME98DZ

Rook Lane

ME98JL

Mountview

ME98LB

Borden & The Meads

ME98NN

Cold Harbour Lane

ME101YL

Brier Road

ME102BS

Amethyst Drive

ME102DF

Cherry Close

ME102QH

Laxton Way

ME102NR

Staple Close

ME102NT

Dean Road

ME102QL

Laxton Way

ME102XH

Borden & The Meads

ME105JU

Bismuth Drive

ME105TA

Argent Way

ME101BL

Cavell Way

ME101FR

Borden & The Meads

ME101TH

Gadby Road

ME101YS

Key Street

ME102GX

Church Street

ME102LJ

Chalkwell Road

ME105BL

Bond Road

ME105BY

Quadrille Avenue

ME97PW

Westfield Gardens

ME98PN

Parsonage Lane

ME98PH

Sheppey Way

ME101GJ

Borden & The Meads

ME102BH

Dyngley Close

ME102DD

The Meads Avenue

ME102NN

Springfield Road

ME105AR

Argent Way

ME105AN

Anatase Close

ME105BN

Parchment Drive

ME105LE

Amethyst Drive

ME98BT

Chestnut Street

ME98BY

School Lane

ME98LL

Pond Farm Road

ME98LN

Wises Lane

ME98TA

Keycol Hill

ME101PP

Sandford Road

ME101PT

Hilton Drive

ME101PY

Gadby Road

ME102AQ

Borden & The Meads

ME102DP

Larkfield Avenue

ME102QJ

Pippin Close

ME103GS

Crown Quay Lane

ME105JE

Amber Rise

ME98HY

Hearts Delight Road

ME98GB

Keycol Hill

ME98NY

Bobbing Hill

ME101EJ

Ashington Close

ME101LU

Wellington Road

ME101XP

Staplehurst Road

ME102AN

Cross Lane

ME102DG

Chappell Way

ME103HS

Borden & The Meads

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.