Cornfield Close Sittingbourne, Swale
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (ME10), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39010673.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £439,995 across 11 sales.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 12).
- 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 E; Band D in Swale costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kemsley, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Garden of England Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 15 to 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Meads Medical Practice, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 40 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | £439,995 | £380,000 | £574,995 |
| 2022 | 1 | £499,995 | £499,995 | £499,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 2025 | 1 ME10 2XL | Detached | £430,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Dec 2023 | 3 ME10 2XL | Terraced | £380,000 | New build. |
| 22 Aug 2023 | 9 ME10 2XL | Terraced | £399,995 | New build. |
| 22 Aug 2023 | 7 ME10 2XL | Terraced | £389,995 | New build. |
| 23 Jun 2023 | 2 ME10 2XL | Detached | £429,995 | New build. |
| 6 Jun 2023 | 11 ME10 2XL | Detached | £444,995 | New build. |
| 19 May 2023 | 5 ME10 2XL | Terraced | £389,995 | New build. |
| 6 Apr 2023 | 15 ME10 2XL | Detached | £469,995 | New build. |
| 29 Mar 2023 | 6 ME10 2XL | Detached | £439,995 | New build. |
| 24 Feb 2023 | 17 ME10 2XL | Detached | £574,995 | New build. |
| 3 Feb 2023 | 4 ME10 2XL | Detached | £494,995 | New build. |
| 27 Jan 2023 | 13 ME10 2XL | Detached | £539,995 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 1 ME10 2XL | Detached | £499,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 113 m². Most common: House, detached (8); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2022 (6); 2023 (6).
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 E (33% of about 810 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)
- Floplast Ltd, Sheppey Way, Bobbing: up to 42 homes, pending decision (850 m (0.5 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 15 m and 17 m above sea level (16 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME10 2XE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ME10 2XL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kemsley 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Sittingbourne 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Newington 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Quinton Stores Sonora Fields | 200 m |
| Car parks | Premier Inn Sittingbourne Kent Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 24 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 67.3 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Meads Medical Practice | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Milton Regis Dental Clinic | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Sittingbourne Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Kent County Constabulary | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Asda Sittingbourne - Sheppey Way PFS, Bobbing Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Garden of England Crematorium and Memorial Gardens 6.2 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.7 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,910 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 7.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Bartholomew, a listed building (Grade I), 720 m (0.4 miles) west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Bartholomew | Listed building, Grade I | 720 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Webbend Ditch Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Rook Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Bobbing Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Kemsley Marshes | Wetland | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Calveshole Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Elmley Reach | Tidal water | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 13 |
13 of the street's 13 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobbing Village School | Primary | 4–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Regis Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Grove Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Milton Court Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kemsley Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Westlands School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Westlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S And A Supermarket ME10 2DD | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Quinton Road (36); On or near Park/Open Space (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 11% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 78% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Becker Way · Farmhouse Drive · Applegarth Road · Barley Way · Chestnut Lane · Cherry Mews · Jade Close · Olivine Close · The Meads Avenue · Lorimar Court · Sapphire Close · Quinton Road
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.