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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 198 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
198
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
101.54(+220%)
Anti-social behaviour
84.11(+584%)
Shoplifting
45.25(+467%)
Criminal damage and arson
30.38(+371%)
Public order
15.51(+156%)
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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Homewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,250 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
Terraced36£274,500
Detached10£420,000
Flats6£142,500
Semi-Detached35£348,000

10 years median price trend in Homewood

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

All postcodes in Homewood

ME101YB

Adelaide Drive

ME101QW

Harmony Close

ME109EP

Central Avenue

ME102DZ

Central Avenue

ME104DX

Little Glovers

ME109LJ

Central Avenue

ME101HQ

Homewood Avenue

ME109GS

Central Avenue

ME101BT

Borden Lane

ME101LH

College Road

ME109GQ

Central Avenue

ME101LP

Medway Close

ME101YA

Canberra Gardens

ME104EF

The Mews

ME104BJ

Roman Square

ME101EW

Park Road

ME101EX

Ufton Lane

ME101NR

London Road

ME101NY

Cryalls Lane

ME101XZ

Brisbane Avenue

ME101JY

Tavistock Close

ME101XY

Perth Gardens

ME101JB

Ufton Lane

ME101DB

Borden Lane

ME101HY

Connaught Road

ME101XU

Adelaide Drive

ME101UZ

Riverhead Close

ME101YE

Adelaide Drive

ME101HD

Kent Avenue

ME101NW

Lydbrook Close

ME101UN

Windsor Drive

ME101EU

Ufton Lane

ME101EA

Addington Road

ME101NU

Acacia Terrace

ME101UY

Silverdale Grove

ME101LN

College Road

ME101AG

Ufton Lane

ME101ET

Nativity Close

ME101XG

Westerham Road

ME101HA

Kent Avenue

ME101LD

College Road

ME101XD

Chartwell Grove

ME109ET

Central Avenue

ME109FD

Homewood

ME101JD

Epps Road

ME101DR

Park Road

ME109NZ

Homewood

ME109HN

Central Avenue

ME101LB

Barrow Grove

ME101HT

Addington Road

ME109JT

Central Avenue

ME101XL

Homewood Avenue

ME104BX

Central Avenue

ME104BP

Roman Square

ME101EG

Park Villas

ME101HU

Addington Road

ME101LL

College Road

ME109ZZ

Homewood

ME101UJ

West Ridge

ME101HH

Homewood Avenue

ME104AE

Central Avenue

ME101DD

Borden Lane

ME101JX

Burley Road

ME101NZ

Cryalls Lane

ME101HJ

Ufton Lane

ME101DH

Borden Lane

ME103HW

Central Avenue

ME101HE

Hever Place

ME101EF

Belmont Road

ME103HG

Central Avenue

ME101QH

Lyndhurst Grove

ME104DU

Glovers Crescent

ME101QS

Roonagh Court

ME101JR

Bassett Road

ME104YB

Central Avenue

ME101AL

West Street

ME101XH

Westerham Road

ME101EH

Connaught Road

Data Sources

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