Postcode ME10 5BJ 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 high crime levels, with around 81.7 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 1.1 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 high crime rate, with approximately 81.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Borden & The Meads is £60,895 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 85 ft away from ME10 5BJ.
Borden & The Meads near ME10 5BJ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 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 | £485,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £172,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £350,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £297,500 |
10 year median price trend in The Meads
In the ME10 5BJ 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 5BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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: 16/01/2026.