Postcode ME10 1BX is located in an urban city, within the Homewood 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 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 2.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME10 1BX.
Sittingbourne West near ME10 1BX 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £314 per square foot) in Homewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,250 up to £555,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £415,000 | £354 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £350,000 | £358 |
| Terraced | 38 | £274,500 | £290 |
| Flats | 7 | £140,000 | £251 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £379,500 | £147,500 | £275,000 | £190,000 |
| 2017 | £335,000 | £135,500 | £280,000 | £215,000 |
| 2018 | £385,000 | £142,500 | £285,000 | £215,000 |
| 2019 | £475,000 | £135,000 | £285,000 | £221,000 |
| 2020 | £360,000 | £132,500 | £280,000 | £235,000 |
| 2021 | £400,000 | £145,000 | £318,500 | £229,750 |
| 2022 | £460,000 | £165,000 | £355,000 | £270,000 |
| 2023 | £496,750 | £175,000 | £320,000 | £265,000 |
| 2024 | £420,000 | £156,000 | £330,000 | £275,000 |
| 2025 | £420,000 | £140,000 | £337,500 | £274,500 |
| 2026 | £500,000 | £135,000 | £370,000 | £290,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £255 | £233 | £268 | £229 |
| 2017 | £287 | £242 | £288 | £239 |
| 2018 | £273 | £241 | £279 | £234 |
| 2019 | £283 | £296 | £293 | £237 |
| 2020 | £315 | £285 | £307 | £259 |
| 2021 | £302 | £293 | £332 | £270 |
| 2022 | £404 | £303 | £336 | £317 |
| 2023 | £394 | £283 | £342 | £291 |
| 2024 | £347 | £267 | £304 | £301 |
| 2025 | £356 | £228 | £351 | £287 |
| 2026 | £404 | £275 | £384 | £312 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME10 1BX.
In the ME10 1BX postcode area, located within Sittingbourne West, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME10 1BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | London Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1QB | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Chaucer Convenience Store | 29 Chaucer Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1EZ | Walking directions to Chaucer Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Chaucer News | 33 Chaucer Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1EZ | Walking directions to Chaucer News |
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 1BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shelley Cheesman
Homewood - Elected 4 May 2023
Simon Clark
Homewood - Elected 4 May 2023
Kevin McKenna
Sittingbourne and Sheppey - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME10 1BX 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 1BX in Sittingbourne West is £305,000 (about £314 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to ME10 1BX, including Westlands Primary School (Good), St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Westlands School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME10 1BX is Sittingbourne, about 1,071 m away.
ME10 1BX 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 1BX is Kevin McKenna (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Shelley Cheesman (Labour Party) and Simon Clark (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.