Key Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 1YU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME10 1YU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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	55.3%	53%	-2.3%	51.0%	2.0%
Male	44.7%	47%	2.3%	49.0%	-2.0%

Partnership Status

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	23.5%	26.3%	2.8%	37.9%	-11.6%
Married: Opposite sex	47.7%	46.9%	-0.8%	44.2%	2.7%
Separated	2.3%	1.3%	-1.0%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	11.3%	6.9%	-4.4%	9.1%	-2.2%
Widowed	15.2%	18.8%	3.6%	6.1%	12.7%

Health

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	45%	41.2%	-3.8%	48.4%	-7.2%
Good health	27.4%	33.7%	6.3%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	23.9%	8.8%	-15.1%	12.7%	-3.9%
Bad health	2%	11.9%	9.9%	4.0%	7.9%
Very bad health	1.7%	4.4%	2.7%	1.2%	3.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 19.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.5%	24.5%	-3.0%	18.2%	6.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	10.1%	-3.1%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	18.6%	1.7%	13.4%	5.2%
Apprenticeship	7.9%	4.1%	-3.8%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	20.1%	11.2%	16.9%	3.2%
Degree or Similar	20.9%	19.2%	-1.7%	33.8%	-14.6%
Other	4.6%	3.5%	-1.1%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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	0.3%	3%	2.7%	3.1%	-0.1%
Other Asian	2.3%	1.1%	-1.2%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	1.0%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	0.8%	1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.4%	92.6%	-2.8%	81.4%	11.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% 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	92.6%	95.1%	2.5%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	2.8%	1.9%	-0.9%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.8%	2.2%	-0.6%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.6%	95.3%	2.7%	83.2%	12.1%
10+ Years	0%	4.7%	4.7%	9.8%	-5.1%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	6.3%	0%	-6.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.5%	76.7%	4.8%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
No passport held	16.5%	13.5%	3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.9%	37.2%	-0.3%
Christian	52.6%	46.2%	6.4%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Sikh	3.3%	0.9%	2.4%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Key Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Key Street was 146.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.0% higher than the Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Key Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow and the 85th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,500

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in ME10 1YU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Key Street are based on 72 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Swale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Key Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 1YU

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME10 1YU

Average Price
£362,581

Semi-Detached
£426,192

Terraced
£222,978

Detached
£470,765

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£373,801

Estimated Average Property Prices for Key Street

Average Price
£375,856

Semi-Detached
£429,853

Terraced
£237,026

Detached
£483,335

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£302,178

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Key Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
46 Key Street, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2023-10-13	£263,116
66 Key Street, Sittingbourne, Kent Other, an established residential building	£400,000	2023-10-02	£404,315
50 Key Street, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£230,000	2023-07-18	£227,226
44 Key Street, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£265,000	2022-12-16	£258,428
48 Key Street, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£237,000	2022-10-26	£230,436

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME10 1YU

Employment

ME10 1YU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	121
Retired	95
Self-Employed	34
Part-Time Employee	27
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	7
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	16
Construction	15
Accommodation and food service activities	15
Financial and insurance activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	10
Transport and storage	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Information and communication	5
Other	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grove Park Primary School Hilton Drive , ME10 1PT	3out of 4	804 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Borden Church of England Primary School School Lane , Borden ME9 8JS	4out of 4	1,019 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bobbing Village School Sheppey Way , Bobbing ME9 8PL	4out of 4	1,127 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westlands Primary School Homewood Avenue , ME10 1XN	3out of 4	1,820 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School West Ridge , ME10 1UJ	4out of 4	2,314 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westlands School Westlands Avenue , ME10 1PF	3out of 4	879 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Borden Grammar School Avenue of Remembrance , ME10 4DB	3out of 4	2,775 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Highsted Grammar School Highsted Road , ME10 4PT	4out of 4	3,147 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Fulston Manor School Brenchley Road , ME10 4EG	3out of 4	3,169 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sittingbourne School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL	3out of 4	4,523 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aspire School Vellum Drive , ME10 5DA	- not rated	1,154 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Brogdale CIC The Stables, Culnells Farm , School Lane ME9 8QJ	- not rated	3,057 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
VTC Independent School Unit 2 , Century 2000 ME10 3DZ	- not rated	3,491 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meadowfield School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL	4out of 4	4,420 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Marino Fish Restaurant	212 London Road, Sittingbourne		593 yd
McDonalds	Sheppey Way, Bobbing		780 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Long Hop	80 Key Street, Sittingbourne	5 yd
Sittingbourne Rugby Club	Gore Court Cricket Club, The Grove Park	192 yd
Gore Court Cricket Club	The Grove Park, London Road	192 yd
The Billet	206 London Road, Sittingbourne	593 yd
Bobbing Apple	Sheppey Way, Bobbing	782 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greggs	Rhode House Service Station, London Road	947 yd
China World Chinese Takeaway	Unit 3, Grove Park Shopping Centre	1,049 yd
Pizza Joint	Unit 1C, Grove Park Shopping Centre	1,049 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda Express Sittingbourne - Sheppey Way PFS	Shop, Petrol Filling Station	841 yd
Co-op	Petrol Filling Station, Sheppey Way	841 yd
Welcome Grove Park	Unit 1, Grove Park Shopping Centre	1,049 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Grove THE GROVE PARK THE GROVE PARK LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	279 yd
Top Ground HILTON DRIVE	grass pitches	519 yd
Grove Park Primary School HILTON DRIVE	grass pitches	632 yd
The Westlands School WESTLANDS AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	732 yd
Reynolds Fitness Spa Sittingbourne 173-175 173-175 LONDON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	973 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	90.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	87.1%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	78.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	115.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.