Postcode ME10 1BL is located in an urban city, within the Borden and Grove Park ward of Swale in the South East region, and forms part of the Borden & The Meads area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Borden & The Meads is £60,895 per year. The nearest station is Sittingbourne located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Johnsons Gardens.
Borden & The Meads has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,041 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Borden & The Meads has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 85.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Borden & The Meads is £60,895 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 44 ft away from ME10 1BL.
Borden & The Meads near ME10 1BL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Sittingbourne | N/A | Walking directions to Sittingbourne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Johnsons Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Johnsons Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Johnsons Park | Small | Walking directions to Johnsons Park |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Borden and Grove Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £795,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £339,250 |
| Flats | 1 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £287,000 |
| Detached | 19 | £550,000 |
10 year median price trend in Borden and Grove Park
In the ME10 1BL postcode area, located within Borden & The Meads, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME10 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | London Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1QB | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Chalkwell Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1BQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Keyway Mini Mart | 144 London Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1QB | Walking directions to Keyway Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 16 Hawthorn Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1BB | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Welcome Sittingbourne | Gadby Road, Swale, ME10 1TH | Walking directions to Welcome Sittingbourne |
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 1BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ann Cavanagh
Borden and Grove Park - Elected 4 May 2023
Mike Baldock
Borden and Grove Park - Elected 4 May 2023
Kevin McKenna
Sittingbourne and Sheppey - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.