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ME10 4PG

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Chalkwell

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Detailed insights for ME10 4PG

Overview

Postcode ME10 4PG is located in an urban city, within the Chalkwell area of Swale in the South East region, and forms part of the Sittingbourne Central & Milton Regis area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 295.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sittingbourne Central & Milton Regis is £45,650 per year. The median sale price in Chalkwell is £258,125 (around £306 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £213,750 and £300,000. The nearest station is Sittingbourne, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Albany Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
295
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Sittingbourne Central & Milton Regis has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,277 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Sittingbourne Central & Milton Regis has a very high crime rate, with approximately 295.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.3%

Approximately 10.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Sittingbourne Central & Milton Regis is £45,650 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from ME10 4PG.

Flood risk

No risk

Sittingbourne Central & Milton Regis near ME10 4PG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME10 4PG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Sittingbourne

N/A

Walking directions to Sittingbourne

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ME10 4PG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAlbany ParkMediumWalking directions to Albany Park

Area Profile

Population
482
Population density
2,513.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
185.87(+1411%)
Violence and sexual offences
151.02(+376%)
Shoplifting
115.68(+1350%)
Criminal damage and arson
41.14(+538%)
Public order
31.46(+418%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
325
67.71%
Other White
75
15.62%
Other Asian
25
5.21%
Bangladeshi
15
3.12%
Chinese
7
1.46%
Total population: 480

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
104
26.4%
Level 4+ (Degree)
86
21.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
56
14.21%
Level 3 (A level)
55
13.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
13.45%
Total 16+ residents: 394

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
105
47.09%
Owns outright
56
25.11%
Owns with a mortgage
31
13.9%
Other social rented
20
8.97%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.14%
Total households: 223

Property prices in Chalkwell

Median price: £258,125
Price per sq ft: £306
Sales (last 12 months): 64
Typical range (middle 50%): £214K – £300K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £258,125 (about £306 per square foot) in Chalkwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chalkwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£450,000£374
Semi-Detached10£334,750£324
Terraced32£256,875£312
Flats15£160,000£273

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chalkwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalkwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£146,000£243,950£186,250
2017£220,000£142,500£227,500£186,000
2018£144,530£146,000£270,000£222,000
2019£384,995£185,000£305,500£255,000
2020£427,495£185,000£344,995£260,000
2021£404,995£142,500£324,995£252,500
2022£437,550£150,000£331,000£287,500
2023£490,000£170,000£344,750£259,250
2024£475,000£170,000£370,000£260,000
2025£500,000£189,000£370,000£256,875
2026£385,000£180,000£265,000£267,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalkwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chalkwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245£212£263£195
2017£230£255£255£231
2018£149£246£263£279
2019£337£284£280£281
2020£352£280£293£283
2021£366£251£361£285
2022£404£268£366£334
2023£383£291£377£306
2024£378£268£348£290
2025£377£285£375£310
2026£361£277£303£313
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chalkwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME10 4PG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME10 4PG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Aug 2025Filmer House, 21, High Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 4AYOtherFreehold£350,000
10 Oct 20255, St Michaels Close, Sittingbourne, ME10 3DHTerracedFreehold£215,500
06 Aug 2025St. John Ambulance, St Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 3DNOtherFreehold£165,000
20 Apr 2026Flat 32, Riverbourne Court, Bell Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 4DLFlatsLeasehold£185,000
10 Apr 2026Flat 60, Riverbourne Court, Bell Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 4DLFlatsLeasehold£60,000

Schools

In the ME10 4PG postcode area, located within Sittingbourne Central & Milton Regis, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME10 4PG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableVTC Independent SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryBorden Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySouth Avenue Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME10 4PG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME10 4PG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSittingbourne Food & WineHigh Street, Swale, ME10 4AYWalking directions to Sittingbourne Food & Wine
0.1 miIcelandGrafton Road, Swale, ME10 4PDWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miEurofoods Lora ExpressHigh Street, Swale, ME10 4AWWalking directions to Eurofoods Lora Express
0.2 miSainsbury'sAvenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, ME10 4DNWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miAldiEast Street, Swale, ME10 4BLWalking directions to Aldi

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 4PG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Charlie William Miller

Chalkwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Kevin McKenna

Sittingbourne and Sheppey - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSwaleE07000113
Parliamentary ConstituencySittingbourne and SheppeyE14001474
WardChalkwellE05009548
ParishSwale, unparished areaE43000268
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sittingbourne Central & Milton RegisE02005124
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swale 010EE01024608
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ME10 4PG

Is ME10 4PG (Sittingbourne Central & Milton Regis) safe?

The area around ME10 4PG records about 295 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near ME10 4PG?

The median sale price around ME10 4PG in Chalkwell is £258,125 (about £306 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ME10 4PG?

There are 18 schools close to ME10 4PG, including VTC Independent School (Good), Borden Grammar School (Good) and South Avenue Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ME10 4PG?

The closest station to ME10 4PG is Sittingbourne, about 462 m away.

How deprived is the area around ME10 4PG?

ME10 4PG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,277 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ME10 4PG (Sittingbourne Central & Milton Regis) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sittingbourne and Sheppey covering ME10 4PG is Kevin McKenna (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Charlie William Miller (Labour Party).