Middletune Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 2JB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME10 2JB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	47.7%	-4.3%	51.0%	-3.3%
Male	48%	52.3%	4.3%	49.0%	3.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around ME10 2JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	34.8%	47.8%	13.0%	37.9%	9.9%
Married: Opposite sex	45.3%	38.7%	-6.6%	44.2%	-5.5%
Separated	3.5%	1.3%	-2.2%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	9%	7%	-2.0%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	7.5%	5.2%	-2.3%	6.1%	-0.9%

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	39.6%	41.3%	1.7%	48.4%	-7.1%
Good health	41.3%	41.6%	0.3%	33.6%	8.0%
Fair health	14.1%	12.5%	-1.6%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	3.7%	4%	0.3%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.6%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.6%

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 20.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.8%	26.5%	-9.3%	18.2%	8.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	24.9%	12.8%	-12.1%	9.6%	3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	16.2%	2.8%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	4.3%	-0.2%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9%	17.1%	8.1%	16.9%	0.2%
Degree or Similar	9%	20.9%	11.9%	33.8%	-12.9%
Other	3.5%	2.1%	-1.4%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	3.4%	1.5%	-1.9%	2.5%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.0%	-0.1%
Other Black	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	5.6%	5.6%	0.9%	4.7%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	95.3%	87.3%	-8.0%	81.4%	5.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.1%	0.8%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.2% 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%	94.2%	-1.8%	83.2%	11.0%
European Union	1%	3.1%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.0%
Africa	2.7%	1.5%	-1.2%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	94.8%	-1.2%	83.2%	11.6%
10+ Years	0%	5.2%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.6%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68%	76.7%	-8.7%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	29.2%	13.5%	15.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.9%	37.2%	13.7%
Christian	42.9%	46.2%	-3.3%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Middletune Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middletune Avenue was 184.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 185.8% higher than the Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Middletune Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow and the 59th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.7%.

🔎 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. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,200

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in ME10 2JB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Middletune Avenue are based on 96 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 Middletune Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 2JB

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME10 2JB

Average Price
£268,713

Semi-Detached
£267,953

Terraced
£273,274

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Middletune Avenue

Average Price
£266,183

Semi-Detached
£269,538

Terraced
£244,760

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Middletune AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
38 Middletune Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2024-09-20	£312,043
34 Middletune Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2024-08-28	£309,682
59 Middletune Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2022-07-22	£297,713
65 Middletune Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2021-12-20	£326,445
55 Middletune Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2021-08-13	£205,151

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME10 2JB

Employment

ME10 2JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	77
Retired	34
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Looking after home or family	16
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	11
Human health and social work activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Construction	8
Transport and storage	8
Education	8
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Regis Manor Primary School Middletune Avenue , Milton Regis ME10 2HT	3out of 4	403 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Milton Court Primary Academy Brewery Road , Milton Regis ME10 2EE	2out of 4	609 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bobbing Village School Sheppey Way , Bobbing ME9 8PL	4out of 4	1,250 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Grove Park Primary School Hilton Drive , ME10 1PT	3out of 4	1,327 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kemsley Primary Academy Coldharbour Lane , Kemsley ME10 2RP	3out of 4	1,545 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	1,768 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Borden Grammar School Avenue of Remembrance , ME10 4DB	3out of 4	2,047 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Highsted Grammar School Highsted Road , ME10 4PT	4out of 4	2,534 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Fulston Manor School Brenchley Road , ME10 4EG	3out of 4	2,625 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sittingbourne School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL	3out of 4	3,395 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	983 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
VTC Independent School Unit 2 , Century 2000 ME10 3DZ	- not rated	2,227 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brogdale CIC The Stables, Culnells Farm , School Lane ME9 8QJ	- not rated	2,227 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meadowfield School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL	4out of 4	3,264 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	Distance
Swale Indoor Bowls Centre Cafeteria	Swale Indoor Bowling Centre, Vicarage Road	187 yd
ABM Catering @Regis Gate	Restaurant, Regis Gate	501 yd
Mad Cuisines	89 High Street, Milton Regis	543 yd
Spirit Of India	91 High Street, Milton Regis	545 yd
Boulengerie's Cèfè	85 High Street, Milton Regis	555 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Swale Indoor Bowls Centre (Bar)	Swale Indoor Bowling Centre, Vicarage Road	187 yd
Milton Regis Bowling Club	Bowling Green And Pavilion, Frobisher Close	362 yd
Millers Bar	122-124 High Street, Milton Regis	411 yd
The Three Hats	Three Hats, 93 High Street	545 yd
The Stumble Inn	2 Chalkwell Road, Sittingbourne	789 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Charcoal Grill	111 High Street, Milton Regis	545 yd
Happiness Inn	104A High Street, Milton Regis	563 yd
Raja Spice	96 - 98 High Street, Milton Regis	563 yd
Jade House	85B North Street, Milton Regis	625 yd
Milton Fish Bar	85A North Street, Milton Regis	625 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Unit 1, Quartz Way		899 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Milton Recreation Ground Vicarage Road	grass pitches	187 yd
The Fitness Centre VICARAGE ROAD	health and fitness suite	195 yd
Swale Indoor Bowling Centre VICARAGE ROAD	indoor bowls	237 yd
Regis Manor Community Primary School MIDDLETUNE AVENUE	grass pitches	291 yd
Newhouse Sports & Youth Centre 93-97 93-97 CHALKWELL ROAD	health and fitness suite	910 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	93.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	93.9%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	185.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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