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ME10

SITTINGBOURNE

Kent, South East, England

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ME10 covers SITTINGBOURNE in Kent, South East.

Avg price £344,297
1yr change ▼ 14.5%
Crime 41% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£344,297

▼ 14.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

20% above national avg

Crime Rate

114.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

41% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

23 schools

Broadband Speed

365 Mbps

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.

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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

£305K £321K £337K £352K £368K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

7

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

158,379

Population

62

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.

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365.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about ME10 SITTINGBOURNE

What is the average house price in ME10 SITTINGBOURNE?
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 SITTINGBOURNE 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 is the population of ME10 SITTINGBOURNE?
The population of ME10 (SITTINGBOURNE) is approximately 158,379 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in ME10 SITTINGBOURNE?
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.

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