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About

Chalkwell ward sits within the larger town of Sittingbourne in the borough of Swale. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from post-war estates to more modern developments. Its streets are arranged around central avenues, with local shopping parades providing essential services to the community. The ward is bordered by key transport routes, including the railway line to the north.

A notable local feature is Milton Creek, which forms part of the ward's western boundary. This tidal inlet is flanked by industrial history and modern regeneration, including business parks and the Sittingbourne Community Woodland. The creek's presence influences the area's layout, with several roads leading towards its banks, contrasting the residential streets with views of water and marshland.

Area overview

On average Chalkwell has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 319 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chalkwell is £54,223 per year. Chalkwell is home to around 3,680 people, with a population density of about 3,847.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
319
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chalkwell Population
3,680
Population density
3,847.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
151.09(+379%)
Anti-social behaviour
142.39(+1130%)
Shoplifting
114.95(+1333%)
Criminal damage and arson
50.27(+681%)
Public order
28.8(+371%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,794
75.86%
Other White
269
7.3%
African
234
6.35%
Indian
70
1.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
1%
Total population: 3,683

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
776
26.87%
No qualifications
555
19.22%
Level 3 (A level)
516
17.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
435
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
337
11.67%
Total 16+ residents: 2,888

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
644
41.87%
Owns outright
371
24.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
358
23.28%
Other social rented
99
6.44%
Other forms of private rent
27
1.76%
Total households: 1,538

Property prices in Chalkwell

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £260,500 in Chalkwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chalkwell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chalkwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£475,000
Flats20£192,500
Semi-Detached14£370,000
Terraced31£250,000

10 years median price trend in Chalkwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalkwell.

All postcodes in Chalkwell

ME101BD

Hawthorn Road

ME103DW

St Michaels Road

ME103EG

Church Street

ME101AR

West Street

ME103EF

Pembury Court

ME103HN

Crown Quay Lane

ME102FW

Cambria Walk

ME103EE

Pembury Street

ME103SZ

Marius Close

ME104AU

High Street

ME103GU

Robertson Drive

ME103HH

Eurolink Way

ME101AB

West Street

ME103ET

Mill Way

ME102LY

Alexander Court

ME103GW

Rapson End

ME103TZ

Chalkwell

ME104AP

High Street

ME104DW

Bell Road

ME101LR

Barkers Court

ME102ND

Springfield Road

ME103ED

Eurolink Way

ME104PB

High Street

ME101NA

London Road

ME104PG

High Street

ME102LD

Chalkwell Road

ME102LT

Walmer Gardens

ME103GZ

Caithorpe Close

ME101FL

Chalkwell

ME101NJ

London Road

ME101BH

Chalkwell Road

ME102JU

Periwinkle Close

ME102NA

Eastwood Road

ME102JW

Watsons Hill

ME102FQ

Redgrove Avenue

ME102NH

Staplehurst Road

ME103DL

St Michaels Road

ME103EL

Dover Street

ME101LW

Barkers Court

ME104AQ

High Street

ME101BF

Hawthorn Road

ME103GY

Caithorpe Close

ME102LG

Chalkwell Road

ME102LR

Hythe Road

ME104PP

High Street

ME101AS

West Street

ME101AY

Gibson Street

ME102JZ

Church Street

ME102XD

Sittingbourne Retail Park

ME101AW

West Street

ME102JR

Watsons Hill

ME102FN

Spring Wood Park

ME104PL

High Street

ME102LP

Chalkwell Road

ME104AL

High Street

ME102LE

Chalkwell Road

ME102NY

Staplehurst Road

ME103HU

Crown Quay Lane

ME101BG

Frederick Street

ME101BS

Victoria Road

ME103NZ

Lushington Mews

ME102LW

Hythe Road

ME102NB

Springfield Road

ME103HY

Crown Quay Lane

ME102JT

Periwinkle Close

ME103HA

Seddingbourne Way

ME102FS

Haddon Close

ME102LS

Hythe Road

ME103LF

St Michael's Road

ME103DN

St Michaels Road

ME101AT

Gibson Street

ME102NW

Staplehurst Road

ME102GZ

Church Street

ME102LZ

Eastwood Road

ME103DU

Station Street

ME102FX

Hedley Walk

ME102JS

Watsons Hill

ME103GT

Cambria Crescent

ME104BD

High Street

ME101NN

Balmoral Terrace

ME102FT

Lywood Drive

ME102LX

Staplehurst Road

ME101AX

Laburnum Place

ME101BW

Wellwinch Road

ME103GX

Rapson End

ME103HF

Seddingbourne Way

ME101NF

London Road

ME103EX

Milton Road

ME104PD

High Street

ME101AP

West Street

ME102JN

Charlotte Street

ME102WS

Church Street

ME104AW

High Street

ME101AU

Frederick Street

ME102LN

Waterloo Road

ME102GX

Church Street

ME102LJ

Chalkwell Road

ME101BE

Gibson Street

ME101ND

London Road

ME102JX

Charlotte Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.