B2006 Sittingbourne, Swale
1 address across 1 postcode (ME10), about 90 m long, classed as a b road. USRN 39001649.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Swale costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, and Johnson House Gardens (1.7 hectares) is about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is London Road Medical Centre, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 140 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Swale in 2026-27: Band D £2,406 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,604 | £1,871 | £2,138 | £2,406 | £2,940 | £3,475 | £4,009 | £4,811 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (42% of about 980 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 35 High Street, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2AD: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- 95A-B High Street, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2AR: up to 5 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- The Lion, 2 Church Street, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2JY: up to 15 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Milton Pipes Ltd, Cooks Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2QF: up to 242 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Macdonald Mailing, Staplehurst Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2NH: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Former McDonald's Mailing Centre, Staplehurst Road, Sittingbourne: up to 60 homes, pending decision (610 m (0.4 miles))
- 152 Staplehurst Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1XS: up to 75 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Cockleshell Walk, St Michael's Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AU: up to 54 homes, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 11 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME10 2NY | 96% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sittingbourne 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Kemsley 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Newington 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beechwood Avenue Milton Regis | 50 m |
| Car parks | Mervo Trans Parking | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 25 km (16 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 67.5 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest London Road Medical Centre | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Milton Regis Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Milton Regis Dental Clinic | 330 m |
| Hospital | Sittingbourne Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Kent County Constabulary | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mfg - Milton Regis, Milton Regis | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,510 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Johnson House Gardens 1.7 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 960 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.7 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,910 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 4.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Court House, a listed building (Grade II*), 390 m north-east. 52 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Court House | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Webbend Ditch Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Bobbing Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Kemsley Marshes | Wetland | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Rook Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| East Hall Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Elmley Reach | Tidal water | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Swale: see them on the Swale page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Court Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Regis Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Westlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Borden Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Grove Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Westlands School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bobbing Village School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highsted Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Minterne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Oaks Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| South Avenue Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Londis / Subway ME10 2LA | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| The Stumble Inn ME10 2LG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Big Boys Pizza ME10 2JZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Hot And Herbs ME10 2JZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Golden Fish And Chips ME10 2JZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Milton Regis Conservative Club ME10 2JZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2019 |
| The Smokehouse And Grill Group Limited ME10 2WS | Mobile caterer | 200 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Blair Park ME10 2AL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| The Paper Mill ME10 2JN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2013 |
| Active Play Nursery Ltd ME10 2AB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| S 5Perfect Charcoal Grill/Pizza Go Go ME10 2LJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2025 |
| TZ Food Store Ltd ME10 2AR | Retailers - other | 310 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 22 Oct 2025 |
| The Three Hats ME10 2AR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily ME10 2AR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Abby AK Ltd ME10 2AR | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Other theft | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Staple Close (30); On or near Periwinkle Close (19); On or near Kings Mill Close (17); On or near Dean Road (13); On or near Crown Road (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Active Play Nursery Ltd (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, ME10 2AB) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 19 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- ME10 2NY: 1 address of 34 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Staple Close · St Paul's Street · St Paul's Street · St Pauls Street · Romney Court · Crown Road · Periwinkle Close · Larkfield Avenue · Kings Mill Close · Larkfield Avenue · Johncock's Alley · Chappell Way
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.