Postcode ME10 1BB is located in an urban city, within the Chalkwell ward of Swale in the South East region, and forms part of the Sittingbourne West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sittingbourne West is £55,243 per year. The nearest station is Sittingbourne, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Johnsons Gardens.
Sittingbourne West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,049 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Sittingbourne West has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sittingbourne West is £55,243 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 229 ft away from ME10 1BB.
Sittingbourne West near ME10 1BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sittingbourne located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sittingbourne | N/A | Walking directions to Sittingbourne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Johnsons Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Johnsons Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Johnsons Park | Small | Walking directions to Johnsons Park |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £259,125 (about £306 per square foot) in Chalkwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £580,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £473,575 | £377 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £361,250 | £382 |
| Terraced | 43 | £260,000 | £315 |
| Flats | 19 | £195,000 | £286 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £320,000 | £140,000 | £240,000 | £185,000 |
| 2017 | £220,000 | £142,500 | £227,500 | £186,000 |
| 2018 | £144,530 | £146,000 | £270,000 | £222,000 |
| 2019 | £384,995 | £185,000 | £305,500 | £255,000 |
| 2020 | £427,495 | £185,000 | £344,995 | £260,000 |
| 2021 | £404,995 | £142,500 | £324,995 | £252,500 |
| 2022 | £437,550 | £150,000 | £331,000 | £287,500 |
| 2023 | £490,000 | £170,000 | £344,750 | £259,250 |
| 2024 | £475,000 | £170,000 | £370,000 | £260,000 |
| 2025 | £500,000 | £189,000 | £370,000 | £258,250 |
| 2026 | £385,000 | £205,000 | £258,000 | £267,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245 | £212 | £255 | £196 |
| 2017 | £230 | £255 | £255 | £231 |
| 2018 | £149 | £246 | £263 | £279 |
| 2019 | £337 | £284 | £280 | £281 |
| 2020 | £352 | £280 | £293 | £283 |
| 2021 | £366 | £251 | £361 | £285 |
| 2022 | £404 | £268 | £366 | £334 |
| 2023 | £383 | £291 | £377 | £306 |
| 2024 | £378 | £268 | £348 | £290 |
| 2025 | £377 | £285 | £375 | £312 |
| 2026 | £361 | £300 | £296 | £315 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME10 1BB.
In the ME10 1BB postcode area, located within Sittingbourne West, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME10 1BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Best-one | 16 Hawthorn Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1BB | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Chalkwell Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1BQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 52 West Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 1AR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Dover Street, Swale, ME10 3EX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Kent Mart | Station Street, Swale, ME10 3DU | Walking directions to Kent Mart |
Annual council tax rates for Swale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME10 1BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Charlie William Miller
Chalkwell - Elected 4 May 2023
Kevin McKenna
Sittingbourne and Sheppey - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME10 1BB records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around ME10 1BB in Sittingbourne West is £259,125 (about £306 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to ME10 1BB, including Westlands Primary School (Good), Borden Grammar School (Good) and St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME10 1BB is Sittingbourne, about 499 m away.
ME10 1BB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,049 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sittingbourne and Sheppey covering ME10 1BB is Kevin McKenna (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Charlie William Miller (Labour Party).
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.