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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, roughly 3.7× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Chalkwell is £259,125 (around £307 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £217,125 and £350,750. 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

Median price: £259,125
Price per sq ft: £307
Sales (last 12 months): 74
Typical range (middle 50%): £217K – £351K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £259,125 (about £307 per square foot) in Chalkwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chalkwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£450,000£373
Semi-Detached16£349,000£358
Terraced33£250,000£310
Flats15£160,000£269

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chalkwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalkwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£146,000£243,950£186,250
2017£220,000£142,500£227,500£186,000
2018£144,530£146,000£270,000£222,000
2019£384,995£185,000£305,500£255,000
2020£427,495£185,000£344,995£260,000
2021£404,995£142,500£324,995£252,500
2022£437,550£150,000£331,000£287,500
2023£490,000£170,000£344,750£259,250
2024£475,000£170,000£370,000£260,000
2025£485,000£189,000£381,000£256,875
2026£385,000£180,000£260,000£263,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalkwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chalkwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245£212£263£195
2017£230£255£255£231
2018£149£246£263£279
2019£337£284£280£281
2020£352£280£293£283
2021£366£251£361£285
2022£404£268£366£334
2023£383£291£377£306
2024£378£268£348£290
2025£377£285£382£310
2026£361£271£296£310
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chalkwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Swale district.

Band A£1,604
Band B£1,871
Band C£2,138
Band D£2,406
Band E£2,940
Band F£3,475
Band G£4,009
Band H£4,811

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Chalkwell ward.

Local councillors

Charlie William Miller

Chalkwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party