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About

Watling ward occupies a central and historically significant area within the borough of Swale, encompassing parts of the town of Sittingbourne. The ward is named after the ancient Roman road that once passed through this locality, a route that has influenced development for centuries. Its geography includes residential neighbourhoods, commercial zones along key transport corridors, and areas of light industry, reflecting its role as a functional part of the urban centre.

The Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway, a preserved heritage steam railway originally built for the paper industry, operates within the ward's boundaries. This feature connects to the area's industrial past while serving as a local leisure attraction. Land use is mixed, with housing estates, retail parks, and community facilities like schools and parks distributed throughout. The ward functions as a residential and economic hub for the wider Sittingbourne community.

Area overview

On average Watling has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Watling is £58,586 per year. There are 3 schools in Watling: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Watling is home to around 6,765 people, with a population density of about 1,520.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Watling Population
6,765
Population density
1,520.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.42(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.28(+106%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.12(+88%)
Vehicle crime
9.02(+143%)
Other theft
7.69(+37%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,158
91.01%
Other White
235
3.47%
Other
66
0.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.55%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
36
0.53%
Total population: 6,766

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,728
32.22%
No qualifications
1,027
19.15%
Level 3 (A level)
843
15.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
793
14.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
564
10.52%
Total 16+ residents: 5,363

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
979
35.47%
Owns with a mortgage
875
31.7%
Other social rented
459
16.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
271
9.82%
Social rents from council
78
2.83%
Total households: 2,760

Property prices in Watling

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £406,250 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £995,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Watling in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Watling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached43£550,000£4,362
Flats14£230,000£3,636
Semi-Detached36£366,250£4,406
Terraced31£315,000£4,050

10 years median price trend in Watling

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

All postcodes in Watling

ME138SQ

Ethelbert Road

ME138QN

Athelstan Road

ME137PQ

St Peters Court

ME138QS

Nursery Gardens

ME138AX

Narboths Nursery

ME138GL

Brogdale Close

ME138ZE

Copton Avenue

ME138LN

Preston Park

ME138LA

Nelson Street

ME138SP

Belmont Road

ME138UL

Falstaff Lane

ME138UG

Costard Drive

ME137UQ

Watling

ME138JL

The Mall

ME138GQ

Beckett Gardens

ME138BJ

Love Lane

ME138NW

Blenheim Avenue

ME137GX

Brenchley Way

ME138GJ

Dewberry Close

ME138YQ

Tettenhall Way

ME137PE

Roebuck Road

ME138NG

Canterbury Road

ME138FX

Smedley Road

ME137GZ

Austin Mews

ME137NR

Wheler Court

ME138GT

Loganberry Drive

ME137NS

Lewis Close

ME138ZW

Watling

ME138FY

Lancefield Drive

ME138TB

Ospringe Place

ME138FN

Ennerdale

ME138YS

Tettenhall Way

ME138TA

London Road

ME138TJ

Ospringe Street

ME137UL

Feaver Drive

ME137NJ

Lower Road

ME137UN

Watling

ME137PG

St Nicholas Road

ME138QF

Forbes Road

ME138LY

Canterbury Road

ME137NZ

Bensted Grove

ME138US

Jenetting Close

ME138QT

Bergamot Road

ME137NW

The Terrace

ME138SW

Concorde Street

ME138JX

Finch Close

ME138SY

Upper St Anns Road

ME138LL

Canterbury Road

ME137NH

Cressway

ME138HZ

Forge Close

ME137PH

Grove Place

ME137LH

Ospringe Road

ME138ZF

Watling

ME138FS

Nova Avenue

ME138XB

Canterbury Road

ME138GN

Marsh Lane

ME138YJ

Love Lane

ME137PA

St Nicholas Road

ME138SA

London Road

ME138LH

Preston Park

ME138ND

Salters Lane

ME138GY

Brigden Gardens

ME138SS

Codling Drive

ME138NE

Makenade Avenue

ME138JR

Elsanta Avenue

ME138JZ

Preston Grove

ME138XN

Ashford Road

ME138JW

The Mall

ME137PL

Wallers Road

ME138ZA

Tettenhall Way

ME138JE

Ennerdale

ME138YT

Warden Avenue

ME138FP

Millers Row

ME137GY

Tassell Place

ME138UB

Mutton Lane

ME138JF

Buttermere

ME138LB

Nelson Terrace

ME138QJ

Athelstan Road

ME138SU

Brogdale Road

ME138QL

Athelstan Road

ME138XE

Canterbury Road

ME138TN

Ospringe Street

ME138FT

Smedley Road

ME138ZG

Watling

ME138FU

Elliot Drive

ME138GR

Arden Close

ME138YU

Winter Gem Lane

ME138TP

Sheerways

ME138GU

Burbidge Fields

ME138YY

Marchant Grove

ME137PJ

Lindfield Cottages

ME138TF

Harold Court

ME138ZQ

Watling

ME138YW

Canterbury Road

ME138XR

Beaumont Davey Close

ME138YP

Desmond Crescent

ME138TS

Water Lane

ME138TH

The Mount

ME138QQ

Aldred Road

ME138TW

Ospringe Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.