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The Meads

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About

The Meads ward lies in the northern part of Sittingbourne, within the Swale borough. It is primarily a residential area characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. The ward includes the local commercial hub of Milton Regis High Street, providing essential shops and services. Residential streets are arranged in a series of cul-de-sacs and avenues, creating a quiet neighbourhood atmosphere away from the main through roads.

A notable local feature is the historic Milton Creek, which forms part of the ward's eastern boundary. This tidal inlet is flanked by industrial estates and boatyards, reflecting the area's historical connection to the brickmaking and maritime trades. The surrounding landscape is largely flat, with pockets of green space and playing fields interspersed among the housing.

Area overview

On average The Meads has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in The Meads is £60,895 per year. There are 1 schools in The Meads: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). The Meads is home to around 4,025 people, with a population density of about 3,869.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

The Meads Population
4,025
Population density
3,869.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.16(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.89(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.91(+132%)
Shoplifting
11.18(+39%)
Other theft
9.44(+69%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,283
81.5%
African
243
6.03%
Other White
157
3.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
58
1.44%
Indian
37
0.92%
Total population: 4,028

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
847
28.85%
Level 3 (A level)
595
20.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
522
17.78%
No qualifications
403
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
338
11.51%
Total 16+ residents: 2,936

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
731
51.33%
Owns outright
234
16.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
229
16.08%
Other social rented
120
8.43%
Shared ownership
67
4.71%
Total households: 1,424

Property prices in The Meads

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 in The Meads area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,500 up to £585,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for The Meads 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 The Meads over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£485,000
Flats14£172,500
Semi-Detached11£350,000
Terraced10£297,500

10 years median price trend in The Meads

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

All postcodes in The Meads

ME105BQ

Cotton Road

ME105AR

Argent Way

ME105AU

Vellum Drive

ME105FE

Feldspar Close

ME105BW

Manila Avenue

ME105BX

Troya Avenue

ME105BA

Balas Drive

ME105NA

Sonora Way

ME105JZ

Realgar Court

ME105AP

Jacinth Drive

ME105AT

Diamond Close

ME105JF

Sunstone Drive

ME105AD

Helidor Walk

ME105JW

Fire Opal Way

ME105LF

Agate Court

ME105BP

Jacinth Drive

ME105AB

Quartz Way

ME105BG

Bristol Close

ME105AL

Spinel Close

ME105JL

Emerald Crescent

ME105AQ

Diamond Close

ME105JJ

Emerald Crescent

ME105BD

Vellum Drive

ME105JR

Amethyst Drive

ME105JY

Raite Green

ME105AE

Peridot Walk

ME105AW

Vellum Drive

ME105AZ

Jade Close

ME105JB

Lorimar Court

ME105GA

Galena Close

ME105LG

Onyx Drive

ME105BF

Bristol Close

ME102DB

Quinton Road

ME105AA

Quartz Way

ME105JG

Sapphire Close

ME105BE

Bristol Close

ME105BS

Wove Road

ME102XL

Cornfield Close

ME102BT

Meads Avenue

ME105BT

Ledger Close

ME105LD

Trona Court

ME105AG

Pearl Walk

ME105JQ

Emerald Crescent

ME105TP

Topaz Drive

ME105JX

Argent Way

ME105AJ

Pearl Walk

ME105BJ

Papyrus Drive

ME102XF

Barley Way

ME105BB

Vellum Drive

ME105JT

Bismuth Drive

ME105NE

Olivine Close

ME105NZ

Argent Way

ME105BH

Conqueror Court

ME105JP

Ruby Close

ME105LA

Cinnabar Drive

ME105SN

Sonora Way

ME105AS

Balas Drive

ME105BZ

Porcelain Close

ME105AF

Helidor Walk

ME102BP

Quinton Road

ME102XE

Applegarth Road

ME105BU

Ledger Close

ME105DA

Vellum Drive

ME102BS

Knightsfield Road

ME102XH

Farmhouse Drive

ME105JU

Bismuth Drive

ME105TA

Tourmaline Drive

ME105BL

Bond Road

ME105BY

Quadrille Avenue

ME105AN

Anatase Close

ME105BN

Parchment Drive

ME105LE

Amethyst Drive

ME105JE

Amber Rise

ME102DD

Quinton Road

ME105AH

Spinel Close

ME105JS

Amethyst Drive

ME102XJ

Becker Way

ME102XN

Chestnut Lane

ME105NF

Argent Way

ME105JN

Moonstone Square

ME105JA

Jacinth Drive

ME105JH

Sonora Way

ME105JD

Lorimar Court

ME105LB

Galena Close

Data Sources

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