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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The Meads is home to around 4,025 people, with a population density of about 3,869.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
6/10
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
47.95(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.12(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.92(+100%)
Other theft
10.43(+86%)
Shoplifting
6.21(-22%)
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

Median price£355,000
Price per sq ft£366
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£265K – £459K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £366 per square foot) in The Meads area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,750 up to £585,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in The Meads over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£467,500£379
Semi-Detached11£335,000£395
Terraced11£280,000£326
Flats12£175,000£300

10-year price trendmedian sale price in The Meads

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Meads.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£336,995£141,498£292,495£225,000
2017£393,995£159,998£294,995£264,000
2018£380,500£154,750£254,000£250,000
2019£400,000£158,000£250,000£237,500
2020£372,250£138,500£255,000£237,500
2021£416,250£155,000£325,000£258,000
2022£459,998£171,000£369,995£307,500
2023£458,750£162,500£375,000£322,500
2024£460,000£164,500£356,000£306,000
2025£485,000£170,000£347,500£295,000
2026£385,000£155,000£335,000£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Meads.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Meads.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285£266£304£279
2017£310£282£301£261
2018£293£288£314£310
2019£331£277£324£298
2020£321£290£315£264
2021£340£322£344£331
2022£383£327£390£348
2023£393£319£391£326
2024£386£309£361£314
2025£375£318£402£355
2026£420£285£391£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Meads.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for The Meads in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about The Meads

Is The Meads safe?

The Meads records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in The Meads?

The median sale price in The Meads is £355,000 (about £366 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is The Meads?

The Meads scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in The Meads sits around rank 17,383 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in The Meads?

The average household income in The Meads is around £60,895 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for The Meads?

The Meads is represented by 1 elected councillor: James Hunt (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in The Meads

ME105LD

Trona Court

ME105AL

Spinel Close

ME105BZ

Porcelain Close

ME105AB

Quartz Way

ME102BP

Quinton Road

ME105GA

Galena Close

ME105BH

Conqueror Court

ME102XL

Cornfield Close

ME105TP

Topaz Drive

ME105BT

Ledger Close

ME105AD

Helidor Walk

ME105JL

Emerald Crescent

ME105AR

Argent Way

ME105JX

Argent Way

ME105BL

Bond Road

ME102DD

Quinton Road

ME105BX

Troya Avenue

ME105AW

Vellum Drive

ME105NF

Argent Way

ME105BP

Jacinth Drive

ME102XN

Chestnut Lane

ME105BD

Vellum Drive

ME105JG

Sapphire Close

ME105LA

Cinnabar Drive

ME105LE

Amethyst Drive

ME105AE

Peridot Walk

ME105LG

Onyx Drive

ME105JR

Amethyst Drive

ME105BJ

Papyrus Drive

ME105AA

Quartz Way

ME105BY

Quadrille Avenue

ME105AG

Pearl Walk

ME105AS

Balas Drive

ME105LF

Agate Court

ME105LB

Galena Close

ME102BT

Meads Avenue

ME102DB

Quinton Road

ME105AQ

Diamond Close

ME105AH

Spinel Close

ME105DA

Vellum Drive

ME105BU

Ledger Close

ME105JB

Lorimar Court

ME105JW

Fire Opal Way

ME105BG

Bristol Close

ME105JD

Lorimar Court

ME105TA

Tourmaline Drive

ME105JP

Ruby Close

ME105BF

Bristol Close

ME105JE

Amber Rise

ME105AF

Helidor Walk

ME105JF

Sunstone Drive

ME105BQ

Cotton Road

ME105FE

Feldspar Close

ME102XH

Farmhouse Drive

ME105NZ

Argent Way

ME102XE

Applegarth Road

ME105AT

Diamond Close

ME105BB

Vellum Drive

ME105AU

Vellum Drive

ME105BW

Manila Avenue

ME105NE

Olivine Close

ME105AJ

Pearl Walk

ME102BS

Knightsfield Road

ME105JS

Amethyst Drive

ME105JT

Bismuth Drive

ME105NA

Sonora Way

ME105JQ

Emerald Crescent

ME105JN

Moonstone Square

ME105JU

Bismuth Drive

ME105JH

Sonora Way

ME105SN

Sonora Way

ME105BN

Parchment Drive

ME102XF

Barley Way

ME105JJ

Emerald Crescent

ME105BE

Bristol Close

ME105JY

Raite Green

ME105AN

Anatase Close

ME105AZ

Jade Close

ME102XJ

Becker Way

ME105JA

Jacinth Drive

ME105AP

Jacinth Drive

ME105JZ

Realgar Court

ME105BA

Balas Drive

ME105BS

Wove Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.