Addington Road is in Sittingbourne and in Swale district. ME10 1EA is located in the Homewood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sittingbourne and Sheppey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Addington Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME10 1DZ, ME10 1EG, ME10 1DY, ME10 1EF, ME10 1EB, ME10 1EL, ME10 1HU, ME10 1EQ, ME10 1HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME10 1EA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 49.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ME10 1EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.6% | 43.6% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 41.5% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 9.9% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 38.3% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 9.9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 12% | -13.1% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 12.6% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 23.7% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 26.1% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.2% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
In this area, 94.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 94.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 93.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Addington Road was 91.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 173.0% higher than the Homewood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Addington Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Homewood and the 153rd highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers Yard Addington Road, Sittingbourne, Kent Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2025-07-14 | £49,182 |
| 6 Addington Road, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2017-11-27 | £303,790 |
| Top Flat 4 Addington Road, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2013-01-25 | £384,606 |
| 10 Addington Road, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2011-10-31 | £303,208 |
| 8 Addington Road, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,995 | 2007-05-03 | £347,912 |
ME10 1EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 31 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School West Ridge , ME10 1UJ | - not rated | 695 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School West Ridge , ME10 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood Infant School Johnson Road , ME10 1JS | - not rated | 705 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodgrove Primary School Homewood Avenue , ME10 1XN | - not rated | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Primary School Homewood Avenue , ME10 1XN | - not rated | 789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borden Grammar School Avenue of Remembrance , ME10 4DB | - not rated | 252 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Borden Grammar School Avenue of Remembrance , ME10 4DB | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highsted Grammar School Highsted Road , ME10 4PT | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highsted Grammar School Highsted Road , ME10 4PT | - not rated | 659 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fulston Manor School Brenchley Road , ME10 4EG | 2out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swale Inclusion Service Ufton Lane , ME10 1JB | - not rated | 277 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swale Centre Ufton Lane , ME10 1JB | - not rated | 302 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nativity School West Street , ME10 1AE | - not rated | 311 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ALP Sittingbourne 60 , Bell ME10 4HE | - not rated | 712 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| VTC Independent School Unit 2 , Centre 2000 ME10 3DZ | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe | Swallows Leisure Centre, Central Avenue | 293 yd | |
| The Eatery | 2A William Street, Sittingbourne | 358 yd | |
| Wimpy | 121A High Street, Sittingbourne | 365 yd | |
| The Fenner Frost Foundation | 30 West Street, Sittingbourne | 384 yd | |
| Maharani Indian Restaurant | 24 West Street, Sittingbourne | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Tavern | Park Road, Sittingbourne | 103 yd | |
| The Golden Hope | The Court House, 1 Park Road | 271 yd | |
| The Appleyard | Uk Social And Recreation Club, Avenue Of Remembrance | 336 yd | |
| The Ypres Tavern | Ypres Tavern, 22 West Street | 385 yd | |
| The Vineyard | 6-10 West Street, Sittingbourne | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's Pizza | 3 West Street, Sittingbourne | 353 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | Front, 9 West Street | 353 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 18 West Street, Sittingbourne | 384 yd | |
| Curry Queen | 38A West Street, Sittingbourne | 385 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 14 West Street, Sittingbourne | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Avenue Of Remembrance | 280 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Sittingbourne, 52 West Street | 414 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 2, Princes Street Retail Park | 670 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 - 2 The Parade, Northwood Drive | 738 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Chalkwell Road | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Borden Grammar School AVENUE OF REMEMBRANCE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 251 yd |
| Sittingbourne Recreation Ground ALBANY ROAD | grass pitches | 257 yd |
| Swallows Leisure Centre CENTRAL AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 300 yd |
| The Appleyard THE FIELDINGS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 668 yd |
| Highsted Grammar School HIGHSTED ROAD | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| St Peter'S Catholic Primary School WEST RIDGE | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Fulston Manor School BRENCHLEY ROAD | 712 yd | |
| Westlands Primary School HOMEWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 736 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Sittingbourne) ST. MICHAELS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Newhouse Sports & Youth Centre 93-97 93-97 CHALKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,046 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.