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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
49.08(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.49(+137%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.53(+79%)
Other theft
8.57(+54%)
Vehicle crime
8.43(+122%)
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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,250 up to £855,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Watling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£511,000
Flats5£190,000
Semi-Detached34£375,000
Terraced34£317,500

10 years median price trend in Watling

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

All postcodes in Watling

ME138TP

Sheerways

ME138XL

Ashford Road

ME138JQ

Windermere

ME138JY

Preston Grove

ME138JZ

Preston Grove

ME138RZ

London Road

ME138ST

Brogdale Road

ME138TW

Ospringe Street

ME138BP

Les Spickett Close

ME137GZ

Austin Mews

ME138GS

Kings Drive

ME138GU

Burbidge Fields

ME137FH

Millers Row

ME138LH

Preston Park

ME138QF

Forbes Road

ME138UL

Falstaff Lane

ME138YT

Warden Avenue

ME138NG

Canterbury Road

ME138TS

Water Lane

ME138TX

Water Lane

ME138YY

Marchant Grove

ME138GR

Arden Close

ME137GW

Weaver Avenue

ME137LH

Ospringe Road

ME137PE

Roebuck Road

ME137UP

Wise Avenue

ME138JW

The Mall

ME138TR

William Hall Terrace

ME138XE

Canterbury Road

ME137PD

St Nicholas Road

ME138JN

The Mall

ME138NQ

Canterbury Road

ME138RY

London Road

ME138YH

Russett Lane

ME138TT

Water Lane

ME138XW

Ashford Road

ME138JP

Watling

ME138LQ

St Catherines Drive

ME138NR

Blenheim Avenue

ME138SZ

Mount Field

ME137NW

The Terrace

ME138FY

Lancefield Drive

ME138QG

Forbes Road

ME138TA

London Road

ME138LB

Nelson Terrace

ME138RS

Bramley Avenue

ME138XN

Ashford Road

ME138LA

Nelson Street

ME138TF

Harold Court

ME137PA

St Nicholas Road

ME137PR

Lion Field

ME138FT

Smedley Road

ME138SA

London Road

ME138SS

Codling Drive

ME138TN

Ospringe Street

ME138ZF

Watling

ME138TJ

Ospringe Street

ME137PQ

St Peters Court

ME138FN

Ennerdale

ME138FU

Elliot Drive

ME138SH

Canute Road

ME137NH

Cressway

ME138GX

Greenwood Place

ME138LS

Preston Lane

ME138NF

Makenade Avenue

ME138SP

Belmont Road

ME137UN

Watling

ME138NW

Blenheim Avenue

ME138SJ

Egbert Road

ME137NS

Lewis Close

ME138JU

Canterbury Road

ME137PP

Lion Field

ME137PW

Wallers Road

ME137UR

Watling

ME138QL

Athelstan Road

ME138XA

Canterbury Road

ME138JL

The Mall

ME138SY

Upper St Anns Road

ME137PN

Grove Close

ME137NY

Lower Road

ME138UW

Jupiter Grove

ME138ZB

Tettenhall Way

ME138NJ

Preston Avenue

ME138NP

Russet Avenue

ME137NZ

Bensted Grove

ME138GN

Marsh Lane

ME138HZ

Forge Close

ME138NL

Bramley Avenue

ME138FS

Nova Avenue

ME138GJ

Dewberry Close

ME138JE

Ennerdale

ME138LD

Nelson Gardens

ME138RX

London Road

ME138SQ

Ethelbert Road

ME137NR

Wheler Court

ME138XB

Canterbury Road

ME137UQ

Watling

ME137NJ

Lower Road

ME138RR

Ellison Court

ME138NT

Watling

Data Sources

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