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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 198 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 £53,083 per year. The median sale price in Homewood is £290,000 (around £304 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £245,500 and £360,000. 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

Median price: £290,000
Price per sq ft: £304
Sales (last 12 months): 82
Typical range (middle 50%): £246K – £360K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Homewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,250 up to £555,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Homewood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£442,000£380
Semi-Detached26£355,000£355
Terraced41£277,500£292
Flats8£137,500£277

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Homewood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Homewood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£400,000£147,500£275,000£187,500
2017£335,000£135,500£280,000£215,000
2018£385,000£142,500£285,000£215,000
2019£475,000£135,000£285,000£221,000
2020£360,000£132,500£280,000£235,000
2021£400,000£145,000£318,500£229,750
2022£460,000£165,000£355,000£270,000
2023£496,750£175,000£320,000£265,000
2024£420,000£156,000£330,000£275,000
2025£415,000£140,000£335,000£275,000
2026£471,000£135,000£370,000£277,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Homewood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Homewood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£237£248£229
2017£287£242£288£239
2018£273£241£279£234
2019£283£296£293£237
2020£315£285£306£259
2021£302£293£332£270
2022£404£303£336£317
2023£394£283£342£291
2024£347£267£304£301
2025£354£228£343£290
2026£414£308£381£292
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Homewood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Homewood 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 Homewood ward.

Local councillors

Shelley Cheesman

Homewood - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Simon Clark

Homewood - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

All postcodesin Homewood

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

ME109PD

Homewood

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

ME109PL

Homewood

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