Cryalls Lane is in Sittingbourne and in Swale district. ME10 1YF 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 Cryalls Lane, Sittingbourne, ME10 1YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME10 1RT, ME10 1HN, ME10 1HL, ME10 1HW, ME10 1HZ, ME10 1DG, ME10 1DA, ME10 1RU, ME10 1RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME10 1YF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 52.9% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 49.6% | 47.1% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ME10 1YF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.4% | 23.6% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 58.8% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 8.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 49.6% | 45.4% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 42.7% | 9.8% | 33.6% | 9.1% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 9.5% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 18.3% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10.4% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 19.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 10.1% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 15.7% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 22.8% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| White | 95.5% | 89.4% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 93.6% | 90.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 90.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 8.7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.9% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cryalls Lane was 12.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.1% lower than the Borden and Grove Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cryalls Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Borden and Grove Park and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 452 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cryalls Farm Cottage Cryalls Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-07-23 | £425,885 |
| 91 Cryalls Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2024-01-31 | £502,342 |
| Cryalls Cottage Cryalls Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2023-03-16 | £522,398 |
| 79A Cryalls Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-08-12 | £387,222 |
| 95 Cryalls Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-03-18 | £557,672 |
ME10 1YF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ME10 1YF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodgrove Primary School Homewood Avenue , ME10 1XN | - not rated | 615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Primary School Homewood Avenue , ME10 1XN | - not rated | 615 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Grove Junior School Homewood Avenue , ME10 1XN | - not rated | 615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood Infant School Johnson Road , ME10 1JS | - not rated | 782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School West Ridge , ME10 1UJ | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westlands School Westlands Avenue , ME10 1PF | - not rated | 504 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Borden Grammar School Avenue of Remembrance , ME10 4DB | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Borden Grammar School Avenue of Remembrance , ME10 4DB | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highsted Grammar School Highsted Road , ME10 4PT | 3out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swale Inclusion Service Ufton Lane , ME10 1JB | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swale Centre Ufton Lane , ME10 1JB | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire School Vellum Drive , ME10 5DA | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nativity School West Street , ME10 1AE | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ALP Sittingbourne 60 , Bell ME10 4HE | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Other independent 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 | 782 yd | |
| Matt Matts Cafe | 31 Chaucer Road, Sittingbourne | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty Of Bath | College Road, Sittingbourne | 707 yd | |
| The Billet | 206 London Road, Sittingbourne | 782 yd | |
| The Kings Head | Kings Head, 38 London Road | 894 yd | |
| The Maypole Inn | Maypole Inn, The Street | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Rhode House Service Station, London Road | 661 yd | |
| China World Chinese Takeaway | Unit 3, Grove Park Shopping Centre | 757 yd | |
| Pizza Joint | Unit 1C, Grove Park Shopping Centre | 757 yd | |
| Chaucer Fish Bar | 18 Chaucer Road, Sittingbourne | 1,035 yd | |
| Madras Cafe | 21 Chaucer Road, Sittingbourne | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Grove Park | Unit 1, Grove Park Shopping Centre | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Westlands School WESTLANDS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Reynolds Fitness Spa Sittingbourne 173-175 173-175 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 588 yd |
| Westlands Primary School HOMEWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 672 yd |
| The Playstool (Closed) Wises Lane | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| St Peter'S Catholic Primary School WEST RIDGE | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| The Grove THE GROVE PARK THE GROVE PARK LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Borden Parish Hall SCHOOL LANE | 1,093 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 8.3% |
| Median download speed | 29.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.64 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.