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Sittingbourne West

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About

Sittingbourne West is a residential area located on the western side of the town centre, primarily consisting of post-war housing estates. The neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes, with local shopping parades providing essential services. Its layout is defined by several main roads that channel traffic towards the town's core and the nearby A249, which serves as a key transport link for the wider Swale district.

The area is functional and community-focused, with several primary schools and green spaces like Westfield Playing Fields offering recreational space. A notable local feature is the presence of the Milton Creek Country Park on its eastern fringe, where former industrial chalk quaries have been reclaimed by nature, creating a network of footpaths through regenerating woodland and wetland habitats directly adjacent to the residential streets.

Area overview

On average Sittingbourne West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sittingbourne West is £55,243 per year. There are 5 schools in Sittingbourne West: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sittingbourne West is home to around 8,164 people, with a population density of about 3,956.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sittingbourne West Population
8,164
Population density
3,956.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.01(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.72(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.59(-38%)
Other theft
3.18(-43%)
Vehicle crime
3.06(-18%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,278
89.1%
Other White
269
3.29%
African
113
1.38%
Irish
55
0.67%
Indian
52
0.64%
Total population: 8,168

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,536
23.15%
No qualifications
1,403
21.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,160
17.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,028
15.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
785
11.83%
Total 16+ residents: 6,635

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,431
43.38%
Owns with a mortgage
1,087
32.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
442
13.4%
Other social rented
222
6.73%
Other forms of private rent
59
1.79%
Total households: 3,299

Property prices in Sittingbourne West

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £317,000 in Sittingbourne West area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,000 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sittingbourne West 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 Sittingbourne West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached64£340,000
Terraced30£272,625
Flats7£187,000
Detached10£455,000

10 years median price trend in Sittingbourne West

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

All postcodes in Sittingbourne West

ME101UP

Berkeley Court

ME101DF

Borden Lane

ME102LN

Waterloo Road

ME101XG

Westerham Road

ME101XJ

Homewood Avenue

ME101NZ

Cryalls Lane

ME101JH

Burley Road

ME102LZ

Eastwood Road

ME101JD

Epps Road

ME101LJ

College Road

ME101SL

Sterling Road

ME101NU

Acacia Terrace

ME101BQ

Chalkwell Road

ME101JZ

Walnut Tree Drive

ME102ND

Springfield Road

ME101TF

Gadby Road

ME101BS

Victoria Road

ME101LH

College Road

ME101JT

Victoria Terrace

ME101RT

Russell Close

ME101BU

Borden Lane

ME101ND

London Road

ME101HA

Kent Avenue

ME101HZ

Hamilton Crescent

ME101NW

Lydbrook Close

ME101LA

Barrow Grove

ME101YA

Canberra Gardens

ME101XU

Adelaide Drive

ME101NY

Cryalls Lane

ME101BB

Hawthorn Road

ME101QW

Harmony Close

ME101GL

Gore Court Road

ME101XA

Westerham Road

ME101SW

Sterling Road

ME101BZ

Regency Court

ME101LL

College Road

ME101XX

Sydney Avenue

ME101UW

Hill Brow

ME101UZ

Riverhead Close

ME102FS

Haddon Close

ME101PG

Westlands Avenue

ME101NN

Balmoral Terrace

ME101EZ

Chaucer Road

ME101HS

William Street

ME101ER

Park Road

ME101AG

Ufton Lane

ME101YF

Cryalls Lane

ME101BD

Hawthorn Road

ME102FN

Spring Wood Park

ME101RP

Roseleigh Road

ME101JU

Somerset Close

ME101XW

Homewood Avenue

ME101HY

Connaught Road

ME101LP

Medway Close

ME101EU

Ufton Lane

ME101RN

Park Drive

ME101SE

Minterne Avenue

ME101TJ

Gadby Road

ME101SQ

Fernleigh Terrace

ME101UU

Windermere Grove

ME101RU

Napier Close

ME101JY

Tavistock Close

Data Sources

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