Swale
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (ME10), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39000397.
14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 9, E: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Swale costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne, about 1.4 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 500 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 35 to 37 m above sea level. 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Memorial Medical Centre, about 1.0 km away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 11 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
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 57 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (11); Bungalow, detached (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1950-1966 (5); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (2).
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 D (47% of about 780 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 1.0 km
- Former Adult Education Centre, College Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1LF: up to 22 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- Nicholls Haulage Yard, Lydbrook Close, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1NW: up to 49 homes, permissioned (1.0 km)
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 17 addresses are between 35 m and 37 m above sea level (36 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME10 1SF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ME10 1SP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sittingbourne 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km |
| Kemsley 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km | |
| Newington 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m, 20 within 800 m; nearest Sterling Road Sittingbourne | 80 m |
| Car parks | The Swallows Car Park | 1.2 km |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 1.8 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 26.6 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 66.6 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Memorial Medical Centre | 1.0 km |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Pharmachem Limited | 1.0 km |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Park Road Dental Practice | 1.1 km |
| Hospital | Sittingbourne Hospital | 1.0 km |
| Police station | Kent County Constabulary | 1.1 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest The Cooperative Food Sittingbourne, Northwood Drive Cashzone | 800 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 7,690 m² | 500 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 400 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest King George V Playing Field 6.5 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.9 ha | 470 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade I), 830 m south. 24 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 2 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 830 m south |
| Tunstall House | Listed building, Grade I | 940 m south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Highsted Wood | Wood | 1.5 km south-east |
| Bex Wood | Wood | 2.0 km south |
| Cheney Hill | Hill | 2.4 km south-east |
| Webbend Ditch Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km north-west |
| Kemsley Marshes | Wetland | 3.8 km north-east |
| Elmley Reach | Tidal water | 5.0 km north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minterne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 120 m | 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 | 180 m | 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 |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 270 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m | 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 |
| Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fulston Manor School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.0 km | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Urgent improvement; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Borden Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.0 km | 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 |
| Highsted Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.0 km | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westlands School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| South Avenue Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Canterbury Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Contract Catering At Minterne County Junior School ME10 1SB | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Nourish Contract Catering At The Oaks Infants School ME10 1GL | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Chartwells At St Peter' Roman Catholic Primary School ME10 1UJ | School/college/university | 310 m | 4 Good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Kings Nursery ME10 1QX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 4 Good | 24 Jan 2013 |
| Kings Cafe ME10 1QX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Beauty Of Bath ME10 1LH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Chaucer Fish Bar ME10 1EZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m | 4 Good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Yummy Yummy ME10 1EZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Chaucer Convenience Store ME10 1EZ | Retailers - other | 410 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Matt Matts Cafe Ltd ME10 1EZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Chaucer News ME10 1EZ | Retailers - other | 410 m | 4 Good | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Madras Cafe ME10 1EZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Achieve Together ME10 1EZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2024 |
| The Gore Court Arms ME10 1EP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Primrose House ME10 1QN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m | 5 Very good | 8 Feb 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Minterne Avenue (4); On or near Windsor Drive (2); On or near Roseleigh Road (2); On or near Weald Court (2); On or near Downs Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 48% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 68% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 34% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 56% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 14% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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 The Gore Court Arms (pub/bar/nightclub, ME10 1EP) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings The Gore Court Arms (pub/bar/nightclub, ME10 1EP) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Nourish Contract Catering At The Oaks Infants School (school/college/university, ME10 1GL) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 16 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
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Nearby streets
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.