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ME10 3FH

Plummer Crescent

Murston

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Overview

Postcode ME10 3FH is located in an urban city, within the Murston area of Swale in the South East region, and forms part of the Sittingbourne East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sittingbourne East is £52,484 per year. The median sale price in Murston is £265,000 (around £318 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £245,000 and £297,500. The nearest station is Sittingbourne, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stones Farm Country Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Sittingbourne East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,080 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Sittingbourne East has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.1%

Approximately 14.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Sittingbourne East is £52,484 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 273 ft away from ME10 3FH.

Flood risk

No risk

Sittingbourne East near ME10 3FH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sittingbourne located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ME10 3FH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStones Farm Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Stones Farm Country Park
0.3 miBrickfields Community GardenSmallWalking directions to Brickfields Community Garden

Area Profile

Population
384
Population density
13,812.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
45.64(+271%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.08(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.57(+48%)
Public order
3.31(-45%)
Vehicle crime
2.58(-30%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
58.22%
African
64
16.71%
Other White
36
9.4%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
3.66%
Other Black
11
2.87%
Total population: 383

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
36.82%
Level 3 (A level)
49
20.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.48%
No qualifications
33
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.21%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
76
59.38%
Other social rented
17
13.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.94%
Owns outright
9
7.03%
Shared ownership
7
5.47%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Murston

Median price: £265,000
Price per sq ft: £318
Sales (last 12 months): 81
Typical range (middle 50%): £245K – £298K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £318 per square foot) in Murston area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Murston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£370,000£395
Semi-Detached23£292,000£323
Terraced54£261,000£317
Flats3£167,000£267

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Murston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Murston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268,475£99,000£234,995£185,000
2017£330,000£148,000£218,000£192,000
2018£327,500£145,000£238,750£215,000
2019£292,500£158,000£242,500£202,000
2020£320,000£147,000£247,500£215,000
2021£330,000£150,000£240,000£225,000
2022£380,000£170,000£290,000£255,000
2023£447,500£152,500£318,750£258,750
2024£443,000£155,000£333,750£246,000
2025£370,000£158,000£289,500£262,500
2026——£322,500£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Murston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Murston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271£203£257£229
2017£274£237£260£220
2018£282£221£264£248
2019£262£244£267£240
2020£299£224£261£245
2021£298£248£294£277
2022£372£272£354£305
2023£368£310£382£309
2024£350£253£371£304
2025£367£266£343£319
2026——£304£317
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Murston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Murston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME10 3FH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME10 3FH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Aug 20267, Easton Drive, Sittingbourne, ME10 3FETerracedFreehold£335,000
17 Jul 202612, Easton Drive, Sittingbourne, ME10 3FEDetachedFreehold£185,000
13 Feb 202667, Easton Drive, Sittingbourne, ME10 3FETerracedFreehold£295,000
30 Jan 202614, Easton Drive, Sittingbourne, ME10 3FETerracedFreehold£314,000
05 Jan 202669, Easton Drive, Sittingbourne, ME10 3FETerracedFreehold£328,000

Schools

In the ME10 3FH postcode area, located within Sittingbourne East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME10 3FH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLansdowne Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySunny Bank Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableMeadowfield SchoolFoundation special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME10 3FH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME10 3FH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodChurch Road, Swale, ME10 3REWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodBlossom Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 4GAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miChris's Convenience StoreChurch Road, Swale, ME10 3LBWalking directions to Chris's Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Swale district.

Band A£1,604
Band B£1,871
Band C£2,138
Band D£2,406
Band E£2,940
Band F£3,475
Band G£4,009
Band H£4,811

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ME10 3FH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carrie Pollard

Murston - Elected 21 Nov 2024

Swale Independents

Member of parliament

Kevin McKenna

Sittingbourne and Sheppey - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSwaleE07000113
Parliamentary ConstituencySittingbourne and SheppeyE14001474
WardMurstonE05009555
ParishSwale, unparished areaE43000268
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sittingbourne EastE02005125
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swale 011AE01024591
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2010-05-01

Frequently asked questions about ME10 3FH

Is ME10 3FH (Sittingbourne East) safe?

The area around ME10 3FH records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near ME10 3FH?

The median sale price around ME10 3FH in Murston is £265,000 (about £318 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ME10 3FH?

There are 9 schools close to ME10 3FH, including Lansdowne Primary School (Good), Sunny Bank Primary School and Meadowfield School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ME10 3FH?

ME10 3FH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,080 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ME10 3FH (Sittingbourne East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sittingbourne and Sheppey covering ME10 3FH is Kevin McKenna (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carrie Pollard (Swale Independents).