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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

ME104DX

Little Glovers

ME109NZ

Homewood

ME101LT

Manor Grove

ME101XZ

Brisbane Avenue

ME103HG

Central Avenue

ME104EB

Bell Road

ME104NR

Albany Road

ME109JQ

Central Avenue

ME101LH

College Road

ME109GT

Central Avenue

ME109LJ

Central Avenue

ME109NU

Homewood

ME101EL

Albany Road

ME101JH

Burley Road

ME101JT

Victoria Terrace

ME101JY

Tavistock Close

ME101UQ

West Ridge

ME101YA

Canberra Gardens

ME103HW

Central Avenue

ME101AL

West Street

ME101HF

Linden Close

ME101JG

Rock Road

ME104BX

Central Avenue

ME98GW

Central Avenue

ME101EP

Park Road

ME101NL

London Road

ME101JU

Somerset Close

ME104EF

The Mews

ME101DY

Park Road

ME101HH

Homewood Avenue

ME101UW

Hill Brow

ME101JF

Rock Road

ME101UH

The Paddock

ME101UZ

Riverhead Close

ME101XX

Sydney Avenue

ME101YB

Adelaide Drive

ME102DZ

Central Avenue

ME101EW

Park Road

ME101FJ

Albany Road

ME101NU

Acacia Terrace

ME101XF

Westerham Road

ME101UU

Windermere Grove

ME109PF

Homewood

ME101JW

Ufton Lane

ME101AQ

Central Avenue

ME101XL

Homewood Avenue

ME104EQ

Central Avenue

ME101BU

Borden Lane

ME101HJ

Ufton Lane

ME104DE

Avenue Of Remembrance

ME109GQ

Central Avenue

ME101JX

Burley Road

ME101XG

Westerham Road

ME101DZ

Park Road

ME109ZZ

Homewood

ME101DD

Borden Lane

ME101HT

Addington Road

ME101LQ

College Road

ME109NP

Homewood

ME101UR

Berkeley Court

ME103WX

Central Avenue

ME104AH

Central Avenue

ME104DB

Avenue Of Remembrance

ME101SX

London Road

ME104DD

Avenue Of Remembrance

ME101JB

Ufton Lane

ME101BX

Borden Lane

ME101QS

Roonagh Court

ME104BJ

Roman Square

ME101DR

Park Road

ME101FH

London Road

ME101HX

Unity Street

ME101HY

Connaught Road

ME101UN

Windsor Drive

ME104DU

Glovers Crescent

ME109FD

Homewood

ME109HN

Central Avenue

ME109PA

Homewood

Data Sources

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