Gladstone Drive is in Sittingbourne and in Swale district. ME10 3BH is located in the Murston 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 Gladstone Drive, Sittingbourne, ME10 3BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME10 3BJ, ME10 3BQ, ME10 3BD, ME10 3BT, ME10 3BP, ME10 3AY, ME10 3BL, ME10 3BB, ME10 3BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME10 3BH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 50.9% | 48.5% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.5% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 31.5% | 34% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 44.2% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 13.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 43% | 46% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 38.3% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 13% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 17.6% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 14.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 16.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 8.8% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17.1% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 22.7% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.7% | 96.6% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 93.6% | 87.3% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 9.7% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 85.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gladstone Drive was 121.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.6% higher than the Murston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gladstone Drive has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Murston and the 108th highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Gladstone Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-01-30 | £250,262 |
| 2 Gladstone Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-09-13 | £231,451 |
| 7 Gladstone Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-10-24 | £283,976 |
| 12 Gladstone Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2021-12-17 | £255,025 |
| 11 Gladstone Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-02-22 | £316,150 |
ME10 3BH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Primary School Gladstone Drive , ME10 3BH | - not rated | 105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Gladstone Drive , ME10 3BH | 3out of 4 | 105 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery School Lane , Bapchild ME9 9NL | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murston Infant School Church Road , Murston ME10 3RU | - not rated | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Bank Primary School Sunny Bank , Murston ME10 3QN | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St John's High School for Boys Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Rowena School for Girls Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Sittingbourne School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sittingbourne Community College Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highsted Grammar School Highsted Road , ME10 4PT | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thoma's School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | - not rated | 504 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowfield School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | - not rated | 646 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Threshold Learning Centre 1b Bayford Road , ME10 3AD | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| VTC Independent School Unit 2 , Centre 2000 ME10 3DZ | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| KITE College Unit 1 Eurolink Business Park , Bonham Drive ME10 3RY | - not rated | 1,334 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lo's Chippy | 5 - 7 St Johns Avenue, Sittingbourne | 684 yd | |
| Selecta UK Ltd @ Abbott Laboratories | 1-2 Bingham Road, Sittingbourne | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Grill | 31 Canterbury Road, Sittingbourne | 481 yd | |
| Murston Fish And Chips | 31 Canterbury Road, Sittingbourne | 481 yd | |
| Lucky House | 199-201 Shortlands Road, Sittingbourne | 740 yd | |
| Papa Fresco | Unit F20, St Georges Business Park | 1,055 yd | |
| Red Goa | 163 East Street, Sittingbourne | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Murston Stores, 2 - 4 Church Road | 772 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Canterbury Road, Sittingbourne | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadowfield School SWANSTREE AVENUE | 516 yd | |
| Bapchild And Tonge Village Hall SCHOOL LANE | 584 yd | |
| Sittingbourne Community College SWANSTREE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 643 yd |
| Murston Junior School (Closed) Sunnybank | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Rectory Playing Field Rectory Road | grass pitches | 890 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.