Postcode ME10 2FU is located in an urban city, within the Chalkwell ward of Swale in the South East region, and forms part of the Borden & The Meads area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 221.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Borden & The Meads is £52,500 per year. The nearest station is Sittingbourne located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Johnsons Gardens.
Borden & The Meads has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,625 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Borden & The Meads has a very high crime rate, with approximately 221.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 of residents in Borden & The Meads is £52,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 54 ft away from ME10 2FU.
Borden & The Meads near ME10 2FU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Chalkwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 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 | 11 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £189,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £361,250 |
| Terraced | 32 | £250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chalkwell
In the ME10 2FU postcode area, located within Borden & The Meads, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME10 2FU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 16 Hawthorn Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1BB | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Dover Street, Swale, ME10 3EX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 52 West Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 1AR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Chalkwell Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1BQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Eurolink Way, Swale, ME10 3EX | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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: 01/12/2025.