Anchor Business Park is in Sittingbourne and in Swale district. ME10 3AE is located in the Murston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sittingbourne and Sheppey. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anchor Business Park, Sittingbourne, ME10 3AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME10 3RH, ME10 3RL, ME10 3EU, ME10 3SH, ME10 3RZ, ME10 3RS, ME10 3RW, ME10 3RX, ME10 3AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME10 3AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.9% | 50.5% | 5.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 55.1% | 49.5% | -5.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 37.6% | 41.3% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 32.5% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 13.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 10.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 33.5% | 37.3% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 31% | 34.1% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 23.5% | 15% | -8.5% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 9.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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.
In the area around ME10 3AE this area, 32.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.6% | 32.5% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 16.7% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 12.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 18.3% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2.5% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.3% | 86.8% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 93.4% | 88.6% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 88.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchor Business Park was 288.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% lower than the Chalkwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anchor Business Park has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Chalkwell and the 29th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 8-10 Anchor Business Park, Sittingbourne, Kent Other, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2024-02-20 | £1,202,567 |
| Unit 7 Anchor Business Park, Sittingbourne, Kent Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-06-07 | £312,333 |
| Unit 2 Anchor Business Park, Sittingbourne, Kent Other, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-10-07 | £347,439 |
| Unit 11 Anchor Business Park, Sittingbourne, Kent Other, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-07-12 | £345,438 |
| Unit 7 Anchor Business Park, Sittingbourne, Kent Other, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2018-05-29 | £410,135 |
ME10 3AE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Bank Primary School Sunny Bank , Murston ME10 3QN | - not rated | 868 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Court Primary Academy Brewery Road , Milton Regis ME10 2EE | 2out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regis Manor Primary School Middletune Avenue , Milton Regis ME10 2HT | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Road Primary School School Road , ME10 4SE | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Gladstone Drive , ME10 3BH | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,079 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Sittingbourne School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | 3out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highsted Grammar School Highsted Road , ME10 4PT | 4out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fulston Manor School Brenchley Road , ME10 4EG | 3out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands School Westlands Avenue , ME10 1PF | 3out of 4 | 3,296 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,404 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowfield School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | 4out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire School Vellum Drive , ME10 5DA | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brogdale CIC The Stables, Culnells Farm , School Lane ME9 8QJ | - not rated | 3,786 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alchemy School 72 Station Road , Teynham ME9 9SN | - not rated | 4,705 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub Murston Limited | Studio 1, Murston Hearts Creative Community H | 223 yd | |
| Little Potters | Central Park Stadium, Church Road | 352 yd | |
| Eurosuite | Central Park Stadium, Church Road | 352 yd | |
| Diner Bayford Meadows | Diner, Bayford Meadows Kart Circuit | 603 yd | |
| Merry Go Round | Unit 2B, Bonham Drive | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcombe Sports And Social Club | Church Road, Sittingbourne | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Fresco | Unit F20, St Georges Business Park | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Murston Stores, 2 - 4 Church Road | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Stadium CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Murston Recreation Ground Woodcoombe Sports & Social Club Woodcoombe Sports & Social Club Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 387 yd |
| Murston Junior School (Closed) Sunnybank | grass pitches | 782 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.