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Roman is a ward within the town of Sittingbourne in the Swale district of Kent. It is a primarily residential area with a mix of housing types, from older terraced homes to more modern developments. The area includes local shopping parades and services catering to daily needs. Its location provides straightforward access to the A2 road, which connects to wider Kent and London.

The Sittingbourne Community College is a notable local institution within the ward. The area is bordered by the Milton Creek Country Park, which offers green space and walking paths along the historic creek. Roman's character is largely defined by its function as a settled residential suburb, integrated into the larger urban area of Sittingbourne.

Area overview

On average Roman has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Roman is £48,681 per year. There are 5 schools in Roman: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Roman is home to around 6,938 people, with a population density of about 5,175.3 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

136

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Roman Population

6,938

Population density

5,175.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

73.94(+133%)

Anti-social behaviour

67.74(+451%)

Shoplifting

37.76(+373%)

Criminal damage and arson

18.74(+191%)

Public order

11.53(+90%)

South East average

Demographics

British

5,822

83.93%

Other White

554

7.99%

African

1.37%

Other

1.12%

Other Asian

0.85%

Total population: 6,937

Economics

No qualifications

1,435

25.85%

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,055

19%

Level 3 (A level)

900

16.21%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

822

14.81%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

800

14.41%

Total 16+ residents: 5,552

Housing

Owns outright

885

30.11%

Owns with a mortgage

785

26.71%

Private landlord or letting agency

656

22.32%

Other social rented

443

15.07%

Social rents from council

2.89%

Total households: 2,939

Property prices in Roman

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Roman area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,666 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Roman over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	50	£250,000	£179,500	£221,250	£281,875	£332,750
Semi-Detached	15	£285,000	£226,500	£271,250	£307,500	£380,000
Flats	11	£155,000	£85,833	£116,750	£217,500	£284,750
Detached	5	£325,000	£320,000	£320,000	£330,000	£334,000

10 years median price trend in Roman

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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