Postcode ME10 2JY 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 141.4 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 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 141.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Borden & The Meads is £60,895 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 249 ft away from ME10 2JY.
Borden & The Meads near ME10 2JY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Johnsons Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Johnsons Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Johnsons Park | Small | Walking directions to Johnsons Park |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £260,500 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 | 20 | £192,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £370,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chalkwell
In the ME10 2JY postcode area, located within Borden & The Meads, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME10 2JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Dover Street, Swale, ME10 3EX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | 7b Sittingbourne Retail Park Mill Way, Sittingbourne, ME10 2XD | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Eurolink Way, Swale, ME10 3EX | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 16 Hawthorn Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1BB | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.