Postcode ME10 5AU is located in an urban city, within the The Meads ward of Swale in the South East region, and forms part of the Borden & The Meads area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134.5 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 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Borden & The Meads has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,041 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Borden & The Meads has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.7% 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 219 ft away from ME10 5AU.
Borden & The Meads near ME10 5AU 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 in The Meads area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,500 up to £585,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £487,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £176,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £347,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £295,000 |
10 year median price trend in The Meads
In the ME10 5AU postcode area, located within Borden & The Meads, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME10 5AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Welcome Sittingbourne | Gadby Road, Swale, ME10 1TH | Walking directions to Welcome Sittingbourne |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Quartz Way, Sittingbourne, ME10 5AB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Sheppey Way, Sittingbourne, ME9 8PG | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Keyway Mini Mart | 144 London Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1QB | Walking directions to Keyway Mini Mart |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | London Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1QB | Walking directions to Budgens |
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.