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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 312 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
312
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
152.99(+382%)
Anti-social behaviour
150.82(+1126%)
Shoplifting
107.07(+1242%)
Criminal damage and arson
45.38(+604%)
Public order
28.53(+370%)
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 £252,750 in Chalkwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £580,000.

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
Flats23£189,000
Detached10£485,000
Terraced35£260,000
Semi-Detached8£361,250

10 years median price trend in Chalkwell

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

All postcodes in Chalkwell

ME102LG

Chalkwell Road

ME101LW

Barkers Court

ME104AW

High Street

ME102LZ

Eastwood Road

ME101AA

West Street

ME102NY

Staplehurst Road

ME104PP

High Street

ME102FU

Jubilee Street

ME104PL

High Street

ME102JR

Watsons Hill

ME103GY

Caithorpe Close

ME101AX

Laburnum Place

ME102LN

Waterloo Road

ME103EL

Dover Street

ME101NN

Balmoral Terrace

ME104AQ

High Street

ME102XD

Sittingbourne Retail Park

ME102LS

Hythe Road

ME101BE

Gibson Street

ME103DW

St Michaels Road

ME103GP

Tylden Gardens

ME101BG

Frederick Street

ME103JY

St Michael's Road

ME103EE

Pembury Street

ME101AU

Frederick Street

ME103HU

Crown Quay Lane

ME103SZ

Marius Close

ME104BD

High Street

ME102LP

Chalkwell Road

ME101BZ

Regency Court

ME102JX

Charlotte Street

ME103LW

Rapson End

ME103GS

Parrett Avenue

ME103EF

Pembury Court

ME102NA

Eastwood Road

ME103DN

St Michaels Road

ME101BH

Chalkwell Road

ME103EX

Milton Road

ME101BB

Hawthorn Road

ME101NJ

London Road

ME102LE

Chalkwell Road

ME103TZ

Chalkwell

ME102JU

Periwinkle Close

ME101BW

Wellwinch Road

ME102ND

Springfield Road

ME102FR

Bowater Close

ME103GW

Rapson End

ME104AY

High Street

ME102LT

Walmer Gardens

ME103HF

Seddingbourne Way

ME103ED

Eurolink Way

ME102NW

Staplehurst Road

ME101BA

Arthur Street

ME102LH

Romney Court

ME101BD

Hawthorn Road

ME103HY

Crown Quay Lane

ME101NA

London Road

ME102LR

Hythe Road

ME102LW

Hythe Road

ME102JS

Watsons Hill

ME101NF

London Road

ME102FS

Haddon Close

ME104PD

High Street

ME101AY

Gibson Street

ME103NZ

Lushington Mews

ME101AB

West Street

ME102LJ

Chalkwell Road

ME103HS

Henshaws Vale

ME101AT

Gibson Street

ME104AU

High Street

ME101BJ

Chalkwell Road

ME102LD

Chalkwell Road

ME102FT

Lywood Drive

ME102WS

Church Street

ME103DL

The Forum

ME102GX

Church Street

ME101AS

West Street

ME103DU

Station Street

ME102JY

Church Street

ME101LR

Barkers Court

ME104AL

High Street

ME103GT

Cambria Crescent

ME101ND

London Road

ME104PG

High Street

ME102JZ

Church Street

ME102LY

Alexander Court

ME102JT

Periwinkle Close

ME102GZ

Church Street

ME102FN

Spring Wood Park

ME103EG

Church Street

ME102JW

Watsons Hill

ME103HA

Seddingbourne Way

ME103NY

Chalkwell

ME102FX

Hedley Walk

ME104AJ

High Street

ME101BS

Victoria Road

ME103GX

Rapson End

ME103HH

Eurolink Way

ME103DH

St Michaels Close

ME101AP

West Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.