Postcode ME10 1QS is located in an urban city, within the Homewood ward of Swale in the South East region, and forms part of the Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar is £66,374 per year. The nearest station is Sittingbourne located about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Albany Park.
Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,372 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar is £66,374 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME10 1QS.
Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar near ME10 1QS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Albany Park | Medium | Walking directions to Albany Park |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Homewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £525,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £467,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £340,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Homewood
In the ME10 1QS postcode area, located within Sittingbourne South, Bapchild & Bredgar, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME10 1QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chaucer Convenience Store | 29 Chaucer Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1EZ | Walking directions to Chaucer Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Chaucer News | 33 Chaucer Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1EZ | Walking directions to Chaucer News |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Bell Road, Swale, ME10 4QJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | League of Friends Shop | Bell Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 4DT | Walking directions to League of Friends Shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.