Frobisher Close Sittingbourne, Swale
32 addresses across 2 postcodes (ME10), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39000485.
- Energy: 29 homes have an energy certificate (C: 28, D: 1).
- 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 C; Band D in Swale costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 95% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 170 m away, and Milton Creek Country Park (45 hectares) is about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 8 to 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 32 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Green Porch Medical Partnership, about 600 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 174 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
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 42 m². Most common: Flat (18); House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1983-1990 (18); 1991-1995 (11). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (19); owner-occupied (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (39% of about 1,700 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)
- 95A-B High Street, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2AR: up to 5 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- 35 High Street, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2AD: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Milton Pipes Ltd, Cooks Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2QF: up to 242 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- The Lion, 2 Church Street, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2JY: up to 15 homes, permissioned (860 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 32 addresses are between 8 m and 14 m above sea level (9 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME10 2DY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ME10 2PS | 100% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sittingbourne 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Kemsley 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Swale 7,300 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sprotshill Close Milton Regis | 50 m |
| Car parks | Mervo Trans Parking | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 24.4 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 68 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Green Porch Medical Partnership | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Milton Regis Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Milton Regis Dental Clinic | 330 m |
| Hospital | Sittingbourne Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Kent County Constabulary | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mfg - Milton Regis, Milton Regis | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,340 m² | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Milton Creek Country Park 45 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.7 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,910 m² | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 47 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Court House, a listed building (Grade II*), 270 m south. 41 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Court House | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m south |
| Parish Church of the Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade I | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| 'Castle Rough' Medieval moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Murston Old Church, Sittingbourne | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kemsley Marshes | Wetland | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Webbend Ditch Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Bobbing Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) west |
| East Hall Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Oyster Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Elmley Reach | Tidal water | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 |
| Under 55 | 31 | 32 |
1 of the street's 32 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 | 150 m | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Regis Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 180 m | No published inspection |
| Kemsley Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bobbing Village School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grove Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Borden Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Westlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Sunny Bank Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westlands School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Regis Bowling Club ME10 2PS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2022 |
| Court Regis Residential Home ME10 2HT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Nourish Contract Catering At Milton Court Primary School ME10 2EE | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Rising Stars Day Care Nursery ME10 2EE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Milton Court Primary Academy Nursery ME10 2EE | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Milton Court Primary Academy (Breakfast Club/Fun Club) ME10 2EE | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Swale Family Hub ME10 2EE | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Swanny's ME10 2AT | Mobile caterer | 220 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Miller's Bar ME10 2AT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Amazing Grace Caribbean Delights ME10 2AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| ABM Catering @Regis Gate ME10 2FA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Swale Indoor Bowls Centre (Bar) ME10 2BJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 21 Dec 2018 |
| The Mix And Bowl ME10 2BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Milton European Food ME10 2AN | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| JB's Coffee And Tea House ME10 2AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brewery Road (29); On or near Newbridge Avenue (24); On or near Frobisher Close (22); On or near North Street (20); On or near Sprotshill Close (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 5 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
Sprotshill Close · Hawkins Close · Dobbie Close · Newbridge Avenue · Brewery Road · Regis Place · Milbourne Grove · Dyngley Close · Court Road · Forge Road · Robin Close · Middletune Avenue
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.