ME10 — SITTINGBOURNE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in ME10

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ME10 is £344,297, which is 24% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in ME10 cost 20.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ME10 have fallen 14.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£442,740	426
Semi-detached	£323,465	769
Terraced	£263,814	906
Flat	£163,812	341
All types	£344,297	2534

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in ME10

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 114.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ME10 has a crime rate significantly 41% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

38.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

3.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

25.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

22.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in ME10

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ME10 has 23 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Canterbury Road Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Meadowfield School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Westlands Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Westlands School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

158,379

Population

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

33.0%

Private rent

16.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in ME10 are 365.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

365.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ME10 is collected by Swale. The Band D rate is £2,094/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

ME10 — SITTINGBOURNE

Area Summary

ME10 (SITTINGBOURNE) offers property prices near the national average (£344,297), higher-than-average crime (41% above national average), 23 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (365 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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ME9

SITTINGBOURNE

£426K

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£310K

▼ 54.4% YoY

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SHEERNESS

£318K

▼ 23.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in ME10?

The average house price in ME10 (SITTINGBOURNE) is £344,297, based on 2534 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.5% over the past year.

Is ME10 a safe area to live?

Crime in ME10 is above the national average (114.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (38.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (25.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in ME10?

There are 23 schools in or near ME10. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in ME10?

Council tax in ME10 is collected by Swale. The Band D rate is £2,094 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in ME10?

The average broadband download speed in ME10 is 365 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in ME10 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in ME10 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 158,379.