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About

Homewood ward is situated in the northern part of the town of Sittingbourne, within the Swale district. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from post-war estates to more modern developments. Its landscape is characterised by suburban streets and several areas of green space, including local parks and playing fields that serve the community. The ward is bordered by the A2 road to the north, which defines its boundary and provides a major transport link.

The local infrastructure includes primary schools and convenient access to Sittingbourne's broader retail and service centres. A notable local feature is Milton Creek Country Park, which lies just to the south, offering walking paths and natural habitats along the creek's inlet. The ward's internal road network facilitates connectivity within Sittingbourne, supporting its function as a settled residential community with practical links to the wider region.

Area overview

On average Homewood has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 194 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Homewood is £53,124 per year. There are 4 schools in Homewood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Homewood is home to around 6,254 people, with a population density of about 4,539.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
194
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Homewood Population
6,254
Population density
4,539.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
97.06(+208%)
Anti-social behaviour
76.91(+564%)
Shoplifting
54.53(+580%)
Criminal damage and arson
31.02(+382%)
Public order
15.19(+149%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,627
90.02%
Other White
233
3.73%
Irish
48
0.77%
African
42
0.67%
Bangladeshi
31
0.5%
Total population: 6,251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,199
23.58%
No qualifications
1,042
20.49%
Level 3 (A level)
929
18.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
814
16.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
610
12%
Total 16+ residents: 5,085

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
909
35.42%
Owns with a mortgage
789
30.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
560
21.82%
Other social rented
199
7.76%
Social rents from council
48
1.87%
Total households: 2,566

Property prices in Homewood

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Homewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Homewood 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 Homewood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£467,500
Flats3£150,000
Semi-Detached33£340,000
Terraced39£275,000

10 years median price trend in Homewood

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

All postcodes in Homewood

ME101XD

Chartwell Grove

ME101BT

Borden Lane

ME101NP

Burley Road

ME101XJ

Homewood Avenue

ME101HQ

Homewood Avenue

ME101NQ

London Road

ME101QH

Lyndhurst Grove

ME101YE

Adelaide Drive

ME109LZ

Central Avenue

ME101XB

Westerham Road

ME101AG

Ufton Lane

ME101JD

Epps Road

ME104YB

Central Avenue

ME98HP

Borden Lane

ME104DN

Avenue Of Remembrance

ME101EG

Park Villas

ME104RW

Bell Road

ME109EP

Central Avenue

ME101HB

Kent Avenue

ME109NT

Homewood

ME101LA

Barrow Grove

ME101LS

Manor Grove

ME101SB

Minterne Avenue

ME101UX

Berkeley Court

ME101UY

Silverdale Grove

ME101HA

Kent Avenue

ME101HS

William Street

ME101LN

College Road

ME103JF

Central Avenue

ME97WA

Central Avenue

ME101XW

Homewood Avenue

ME101DH

Borden Lane

ME101JA

Ufton Lane

ME101UP

Berkeley Court

ME101JR

Bassett Road

ME101NW

Lydbrook Close

ME109GS

Central Avenue

ME101AF

Cloisters

ME101AN

West Street

ME101EU

Ufton Lane

ME101LB

Barrow Grove

ME101LL

College Road

ME104AE

Central Avenue

ME109HU

Central Avenue

ME101EY

Anselm Close

ME101HR

William Street

ME104AA

Central Avenue

ME104BP

Roman Square

ME101EF

Belmont Road

ME101EQ

Park Road

ME101HD

Kent Avenue

ME104NN

Central Avenue

ME101HE

Hever Place

ME101JL

Burley Road

ME101AJ

West Street

ME101ET

Nativity Close

ME101EH

Connaught Road

ME101LP

Medway Close

ME101NR

London Road

ME109PG

Homewood

ME101EX

Ufton Lane

ME101XA

Westerham Road

ME101JJ

Burley Road

ME101XH

Westerham Road

ME101DB

Borden Lane

ME109ET

Central Avenue

ME101NZ

Cryalls Lane

ME101FG

Homewood

ME101HU

Addington Road

ME101QW

Harmony Close

ME109JU

Homewood

ME101EB

Albany Road

ME101NY

Cryalls Lane

ME101EA

Addington Road

ME104ED

Whitehall Court

ME109GJ

Central Avenue

ME101EZ

Chaucer Road

ME101FD

Burley Road

ME109PE

Homewood

ME101ES

Park Road

ME101JZ

Walnut Tree Drive

ME104DG

Trotts Hall Gardens

ME101SE

Minterne Avenue

ME101UJ

West Ridge

ME101UL

Windsor Drive

ME101EN

Valenciennes Road

ME101XN

Homewood Avenue

ME109JT

Central Avenue

ME101FE

Copper Beech Close

ME101WE

Central Avenue

ME101WF

Central Avenue

ME101YD

Hobart Gardens

ME101ER

Park Road

ME101LD

College Road

ME101LJ

College Road

ME101JS

Johnson Road

ME101LE

Grayling Court

ME101XY

Perth Gardens

ME104NU

Central Avenue

ME101XU

Adelaide Drive

Data Sources

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