Gore Court Road is in Sittingbourne and in Swale district. ME10 1QL is located in the Woodstock 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 Gore Court Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME10 1QH, ME10 1QS, ME10 1EU, ME10 1RY, ME10 1RB, ME10 1ER, ME10 1EP, ME10 1UQ, ME10 1SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME10 1QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 32.2% | 39% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 42.3% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 12% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 47.7% | 50.3% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 36.5% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18% | 15.4% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 13.9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 17.6% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 19.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 26.6% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.9% | 95.3% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 96.3% | 94.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 94.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gore Court Road was 22.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% lower than the Borden and Grove Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Gore Court Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Borden and Grove Park and the 58th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Gore Court Road, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £399,000 | 2017-05-04 | £527,287 |
| 6 Gore Court Road, Sittingbourne, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2007-08-09 | £918,669 |
ME10 1QL 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Infant School Gore Court Road , ME10 1GL | 3out of 4 | 96 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School West Ridge , ME10 1UJ | 4out of 4 | 99 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minterne Junior School Minterne Avenue , ME10 1SB | 3out of 4 | 137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Primary School Homewood Avenue , ME10 1XN | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School Tunstall Road , ME10 1YG | 4out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 881 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fulston Manor School Brenchley Road , ME10 4EG | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highsted Grammar School Highsted Road , ME10 4PT | 4out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westlands School Westlands Avenue , ME10 1PF | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sittingbourne School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | 3out of 4 | 2,387 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 | 1,743 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire School Vellum Drive , ME10 5DA | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowfield School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | 4out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brogdale CIC The Stables, Culnells Farm , School Lane ME9 8QJ | - not rated | 4,537 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 | 302 yd | |
| King George's Cafe | Cafe, King George V Playing Field | 348 yd | |
| Humayra Indian And Bangladeshi | 4 The Parade, Northwood Drive | 557 yd | |
| The Cafe | Swallows Leisure Centre, Central Avenue | 939 yd | |
| The Eatery | 2A William Street, Sittingbourne | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gore Court Arms | Gore Court Arms, Park Road | 212 yd | |
| The Appleyard Sports Ground | Sports Ground, Gore Court Road | 231 yd | |
| Beauty Of Bath | College Road, Sittingbourne | 586 yd | |
| The Park Tavern | Park Road, Sittingbourne | 650 yd | |
| The Appleyard | Uk Social And Recreation Club, Avenue Of Remembrance | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucer Fish Bar | 18 Chaucer Road, Sittingbourne | 302 yd | |
| Madras Cafe | 21 Chaucer Road, Sittingbourne | 302 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 27 Chaucer Road, Sittingbourne | 302 yd | |
| Hot Woks | 3 The Parade, Northwood Drive | 557 yd | |
| Aida Grill House Limited | 59 West Street, Sittingbourne | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 - 2 The Parade, Northwood Drive | 557 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Avenue Of Remembrance | 901 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Sittingbourne, 52 West Street | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Appleyard THE FIELDINGS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 200 yd |
| St Peter'S Catholic Primary School WEST RIDGE | grass pitches | 239 yd |
| King Georges Playing Field Park Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 417 yd |
| Sittingbourne Recreation Ground ALBANY ROAD | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Fulston Manor School BRENCHLEY ROAD | 764 yd | |
| Westlands Primary School HOMEWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 809 yd |
| Highsted Grammar School HIGHSTED ROAD | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Borden Grammar School AVENUE OF REMEMBRANCE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 825 yd |
| Swallows Leisure Centre CENTRAL AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 949 yd |
| Fulston Manor School (Playing Fields) RUINS BARN ROAD | grass pitches | 983 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.