Ufton Lane is in Sittingbourne and in Swale district. ME10 1HJ 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 Ufton Lane, Sittingbourne, ME10 1HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME10 1HY, ME10 1EW, ME10 1XL, ME10 1ES, ME10 1EQ, ME10 1EH, ME10 1HX, ME10 1JA, ME10 1LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME10 1HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.5% | 38.4% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 42% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 46.4% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.4% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 17% | 15.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around ME10 1HJ this area, 29.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 29.9% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 7.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 18.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 21.7% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 96.1% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 95.7% | 93.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 92.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ufton Lane was 49.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.0% lower than the Borden and Grove Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ufton Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Borden and Grove Park and the 169th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Ufton Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-03-03 | £590,319 |
| 141 Ufton Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2016-04-22 | £434,476 |
| 155 Ufton Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2015-05-22 | £426,726 |
| 151 Ufton Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2011-01-18 | £285,232 |
| 149 Ufton Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2002-09-11 | £425,458 |
ME10 1HJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School West Ridge , ME10 1UJ | 4out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Primary School Homewood Avenue , ME10 1XN | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minterne Junior School Minterne Avenue , ME10 1SB | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Infant School Gore Court Road , ME10 1GL | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Avenue Primary School South Avenue , ME10 4SU | 3out of 4 | 1,342 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 | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highsted Grammar School Highsted Road , ME10 4PT | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fulston Manor School Brenchley Road , ME10 4EG | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands School Westlands Avenue , ME10 1PF | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sittingbourne School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | 3out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTC Independent School Unit 2 , Century 2000 ME10 3DZ | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire School Vellum Drive , ME10 5DA | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowfield School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | 4out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brogdale CIC The Stables, Culnells Farm , School Lane ME9 8QJ | - not rated | 4,134 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Matts Cafe | 31 Chaucer Road, Sittingbourne | 246 yd | |
| The Eatery | 2A William Street, Sittingbourne | 578 yd | |
| The Cafe | Swallows Leisure Centre, Central Avenue | 596 yd | |
| Maharani Indian Restaurant | 24 West Street, Sittingbourne | 629 yd | |
| The Fenner Frost Foundation | 30 West Street, Sittingbourne | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Tavern | Park Road, Sittingbourne | 229 yd | |
| The Gore Court Arms | Gore Court Arms, Park Road | 231 yd | |
| The Golden Hope | The Court House, 1 Park Road | 514 yd | |
| The Appleyard | Uk Social And Recreation Club, Avenue Of Remembrance | 587 yd | |
| The Ypres Tavern | Ypres Tavern, 22 West Street | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucer Fish Bar | 18 Chaucer Road, Sittingbourne | 246 yd | |
| Madras Cafe | 21 Chaucer Road, Sittingbourne | 246 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 27 Chaucer Road, Sittingbourne | 246 yd | |
| Aida Grill House Limited | 59 West Street, Sittingbourne | 579 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 76-78 West Street, Sittingbourne | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Avenue Of Remembrance | 575 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Sittingbourne, 52 West Street | 610 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 - 2 The Parade, Northwood Drive | 709 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Chalkwell Road | 844 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 2, Princes Street Retail Park | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne Recreation Ground ALBANY ROAD | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| St Peter'S Catholic Primary School WEST RIDGE | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| The Appleyard THE FIELDINGS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 494 yd |
| Borden Grammar School AVENUE OF REMEMBRANCE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 524 yd |
| Westlands Primary School HOMEWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 548 yd |
| Swallows Leisure Centre CENTRAL AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 604 yd |
| Fulston Manor School BRENCHLEY ROAD | 788 yd | |
| Highsted Grammar School HIGHSTED ROAD | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| King Georges Playing Field Park Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 859 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.