Luckhurst Close Sittingbourne, Swale
51 addresses across 1 postcode (ME10), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39010600.
- Energy: 49 homes have an energy certificate (B: 49).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; 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 Sittingbourne, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Johnson House Gardens, is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 22 to 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is London Road Medical Centre, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 22% 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
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
49 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 99 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (14); House, end-terrace (12); House, detached (10). Built: 2024 (49).
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 (40% of about 770 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)
- Former Nicholls Transport site, Lydbrook Close, Sittingbourne: up to 70 homes, pending decision (30 m)
- 125 London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1NR: up to 10 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- Nicholls Haulage Yard, Lydbrook Close, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1NW: up to 49 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- 152 Staplehurst Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1XS: up to 75 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 152 Staplehurst Road, Sittingbourne: up to 75 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Macdonald Mailing, Staplehurst Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2NH: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Former McDonald's Mailing Centre, Staplehurst Road, Sittingbourne: up to 60 homes, pending decision (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 31 London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1NQ: up to 10 homes, permissioned (610 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
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 51 addresses are between 22 m and 26 m above sea level (23 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME10 1FG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sittingbourne 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Kemsley 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Newington 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Perth Gardens Sittingbourne | 70 m |
| Car parks | The Swallows Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 25.6 km (16 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 66.7 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest London Road Medical Centre | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chopra Dental LTD | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Sittingbourne Hospital | 1.4 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 - Rhode House Cashzone | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Johnson House Gardens 1.7 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 80 m² | 40 m |
| Playing field | The Grove Park 4.8 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 820 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 3.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bobbing Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Webbend Ditch Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Chestnut Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Rook Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Kemsley Marshes | Wetland | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Elmley Reach | Tidal water | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 51 | 51 |
None of the street's 51 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 380 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 |
| Westlands School | Secondary | 11–18 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Minterne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 km (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| Grove Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| 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 |
| Milton Court Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bobbing Village School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highsted Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fulston Manor School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Regis Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanningfield Retirement Home ME10 1NR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Mandy's Snack Bar ME10 1NU | Mobile caterer | 220 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Lyndhurst Nursery ME10 1NS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| The Beaumont ME10 1NS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 230 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Shell Sittingbourne ME10 1NL | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2013 |
| Holiday Inn Sittingbourne ME10 1NT | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 290 m | 4 Good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Plate Thirty Eight ME10 1NJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 4 Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Nourish Contract Catering At Westlands Primary School ME10 1XN | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Westlands Nursery ME10 1JS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| China World Chinese Takeaway ME10 1TH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Welcome Grove Park ME10 1TH | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| YOSH Chicken And Pizza ME10 1TH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 May 2025 |
| Elvy Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare Group ME10 1QB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Keyway Mini Mart ME10 1QB | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2015 |
| Greggs MFG Rhode House ME10 1QB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Adelaide Drive (9); On or near Lydbrook Close (9); On or near Hobart Gardens (7); On or near Copper Beech Close (5); On or near Borden Lane (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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
- ME10 1FG: 51 addresses of 52 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hobart Gardens · Perth Gardens · Sydney Avenue · Adelaide Drive · Walnut Tree Drive · Brisbane Avenue · Canberra Gardens · Copper Beech Close · Lydbrook Close · Homewood Avenue · Sydney Avenue · Napier Close
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.