Hilton Drive is in Sittingbourne and in Swale district. ME10 1QG is located in the Borden and Grove Park 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 Hilton Drive, Sittingbourne, ME10 1QG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME10 1QQ, ME10 1PZ, ME10 1PX, ME10 1QF, ME10 1PY, ME10 1QD, ME10 1TL, ME10 1LY, ME10 1PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME10 1QG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 50.9% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49.1% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 28.9% | 41.4% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 34.7% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 49.3% | 50.1% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 21.2% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 13% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 17.7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 18.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 21.2% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.8% | 89% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In this area, 87.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95% | 87.1% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 87.2% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.6% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilton Drive was 68.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.7% higher than the Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hilton Drive has the 41st highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow and the 213th highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Hilton Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2006-10-30 | £300,822 |
| 6 Hilton Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £129,995 | 2003-03-07 | £322,293 |
| 6 Hilton Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 1995-12-21 | £343,075 |
ME10 1QG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 141 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Park Community Primary School Hilton Drive , ME10 1PT | - not rated | 252 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Park Primary School Hilton Drive , ME10 1PT | 2out of 4 | 252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobbing Village School Sheppey Way , Bobbing ME9 8PL | 2out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobbing Village School Sheppey Way , Bobbing ME9 8PL | - not rated | 746 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood Infant School Johnson Road , ME10 1JS | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlands School Westlands Avenue , ME10 1PF | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westlands School Westlands Avenue , ME10 1PF | - not rated | 611 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Borden Grammar School Avenue of Remembrance , ME10 4DB | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Borden Grammar School Avenue of Remembrance , ME10 4DB | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highsted Grammar School Highsted Road , ME10 4PT | 3out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire School Vellum Drive , ME10 5DA | - not rated | 323 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swale Centre Ufton Lane , ME10 1JB | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swale Inclusion Service Ufton Lane , ME10 1JB | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nativity School West Street , ME10 1AE | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's School Attlee Way , North Street ME10 2HE | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marino Fish Restaurant | 212 London Road, Sittingbourne | 358 yd | |
| McDonalds | Sheppey Way, Bobbing | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Billet | 206 London Road, Sittingbourne | 358 yd | |
| The Jenny Wren | The Jenny Wren Public House, Quartz Way | 499 yd | |
| Bobbing Apple | Sheppey Way, Bobbing | 605 yd | |
| Gore Court Cricket Club | The Grove Park, London Road | 630 yd | |
| Sittingbourne Rugby Club | Gore Court Cricket Club, The Grove Park | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Rhode House Service Station, London Road | 480 yd | |
| China World Chinese Takeaway | Unit 3, Grove Park Shopping Centre | 485 yd | |
| Pizza Joint | Unit 1C, Grove Park Shopping Centre | 485 yd | |
| Cook Pro Ltd T/A Kwuns | Unit 4, Quartz Way | 499 yd | |
| Kings Fish & Chips Pizza House | Unit 5, Quartz Way | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Grove Park | Unit 1, Grove Park Shopping Centre | 485 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Quartz Way | 499 yd | |
| Asda Express Sittingbourne - Sheppey Way PFS | Shop, Petrol Filling Station | 593 yd | |
| Co-op | Petrol Filling Station, Sheppey Way | 593 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Park Primary School HILTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 291 yd |
| Top Ground HILTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| The Grove THE GROVE PARK THE GROVE PARK LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Reynolds Fitness Spa Sittingbourne 173-175 173-175 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 554 yd |
| The Westlands School WESTLANDS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Newhouse Sports & Youth Centre 93-97 93-97 CHALKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,056 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.