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About

Kemsley is a residential ward situated on the southern bank of Milton Creek, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and earlier 20th-century homes. The area is largely defined by its proximity to the historic Sittingbourne paper mill complex, with the large Kemsley Mill being a dominant local landmark. The ward includes several local shops, schools, and green spaces like Kemsley Fields, serving the daily needs of its community.

The landscape is shaped by the creek and the industrial heritage, with the Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway offering passenger trips along the old mill tramways. Residential streets are generally quiet, with the community focused around local facilities. The area provides practical housing within the borough, with transport links connecting to Sittingbourne centre and the wider Swale road network.

Area overview

On average Kemsley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kemsley is £67,575 per year. There are 1 schools in Kemsley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kemsley is home to around 6,793 people, with a population density of about 1,752.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kemsley Population
6,793
Population density
1,752 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.71(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.6(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.37(+92%)
Other theft
4.71(-16%)
Vehicle crime
3.39(-9%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,471
80.53%
Other White
430
6.33%
African
423
6.23%
Other Black
92
1.35%
Indian
64
0.94%
Total population: 6,794

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,273
23.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,037
19.46%
No qualifications
942
17.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
915
17.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
695
13.04%
Total 16+ residents: 5,328

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,118
44.09%
Owns outright
638
25.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
405
15.97%
Other social rented
248
9.78%
Social rents from council
57
2.25%
Total households: 2,536

Property prices in Kemsley

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Kemsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,750 up to £990,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kemsley 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 Kemsley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats7£190,000
Detached27£380,000
Semi-Detached24£315,000
Terraced34£265,000

10 years median price trend in Kemsley

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

All postcodes in Kemsley

ME102RD

Recreation Way

ME102SS

Hurst Lane

Data Sources

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