The Wall Sittingbourne, Swale
4 addresses across 4 postcodes (ME10), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39001288.
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne, about 270 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 310 m away, and Johnson House Gardens (1.7 hectares) is about 700 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: Its addresses are -2 to 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is London Road Medical Centre, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 690 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 348 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (41% of about 3,050 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Milton Regis - High Street (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- The Lion, 2 Church Street, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2JY: up to 15 homes, permissioned (30 m)
- Land at Fountain Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3EE: up to 80 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- 35 High Street, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2AD: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- Cockleshell Walk, St Michael's Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AU: up to 54 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- 25-29 Station Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3DU: up to 19 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Milton Pipes Ltd, Cooks Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2QF: up to 242 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Crown Quay Lane: up to 267 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 2 Park Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1DR: up to 8 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 8 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME10 2BG | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| ME10 2QD | zone 3 | 7 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| ME10 3EX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| ME10 3SH | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between -2 m and 9 m above sea level (5 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME10 2BG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ME10 2QD | 100% | 23% | 23% | 0% |
| ME10 3EX | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| ME10 3SH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sittingbourne 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 270 m |
| Kemsley 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Newington 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Sittingbourne | 60 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mervo Trans Parking | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 290 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 25.3 km (16 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 67.8 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest London Road Medical Centre | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Portman Smile Clinic Sittingbourne | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Sittingbourne Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Kent County Constabulary | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mfg - Milton Regis, Milton Regis | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,960 m² | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Johnson House Gardens 1.7 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 660 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.7 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 49 and 51, High Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 600 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 71 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 49 and 51, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| The Court House | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Murston Old Church, Sittingbourne | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kemsley Marshes | Wetland | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| East Hall Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Bobbing Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Webbend Ditch Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Highsted Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| 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 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 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 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Borden Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 770 m (0.5 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 |
| Regis Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Westlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 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 |
| South Avenue Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highsted Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fulston Manor School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Canterbury Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Oaks Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Sunny Bank Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Minterne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Direct ME10 2XD | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| McDonalds ME10 2XD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods ME10 2XD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Swalemill Butchers ME10 2XD | Retailers - other | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Jan 2026 |
| The Range ME10 2XD | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Salon Services Ltd ME10 2GZ | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Morrisons Daily - Sittingbourne ME10 3ET | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland ME10 3HH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Home Bargains ME10 3HH | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Costa Coffee ME10 3HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza ME10 2GZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Currys ME10 2XD | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Pausa Kitchen Cafe ME10 2XD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2024 |
| KFC ME10 2XD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| The Dinner House ME10 3EL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 154 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (182); On or near Parking Area (87); On or near Parrett Avenue (37); On or near Petrol Station (18); On or near Bowater Close (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 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 West St Vape (retailers - other, ME10 1AA) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Sentado Lounge (restaurant/cafe/canteen, ME10 3JY) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 9 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
- 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 2BG: 1 address
- ME10 2QD: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
- ME10 3EX: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
- ME10 3SH: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Redgrove Avenue · Church Street · Bowater Close · Dover Street · Prentis Quay · Milton Road · Parrett Avenue · Millen Road · Haddon Close · Fountain Street · Eurolink Way · St Paul's Street
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.