Lansdown Road is in Sittingbourne and in Swale district. ME10 3BQ 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 Lansdown Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 3BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME10 3BJ, ME10 3BT, ME10 3BH, ME10 3BP, ME10 3BD, ME10 3AY, ME10 3BL, ME10 3BS, ME10 3BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME10 3BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 49.4% | 48.7% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.3% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 3BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 28.4% | 34.4% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 52.5% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) 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 | 49.2% | 43.2% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 10.5% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 10.4% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 19.6% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 12.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 17.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 18.5% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 21.3% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.8% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.4% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 94.7% | 95.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 95.7% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.9% | 37.2% | 12.7% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lansdown Road was 75.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.6% lower than the Murston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lansdown Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Murston and the 202nd highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Lansdown Road, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-04-22 | £283,753 |
| 57 Lansdown Road, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-01-27 | £280,155 |
| 49 Lansdown Road, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2022-09-02 | £307,619 |
| 47 Lansdown Road, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2021-04-21 | £317,558 |
| 40 Lansdown Road, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-12-05 | £300,428 |
ME10 3BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 127 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Primary School Gladstone Drive , ME10 3BH | 3out of 4 | 245 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Bank Primary School Sunny Bank , Murston ME10 3QN | - not rated | 645 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Road Primary School School Road , ME10 4SE | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery School Lane , Bapchild ME9 9NL | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Avenue Primary School South Avenue , ME10 4SU | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sittingbourne School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highsted Grammar School Highsted Road , ME10 4PT | 4out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fulston Manor School Brenchley Road , ME10 4EG | 3out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Borden Grammar School Avenue of Remembrance , ME10 4DB | 3out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westlands School Westlands Avenue , ME10 1PF | 3out of 4 | 3,693 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowfield School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | 4out of 4 | 687 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| VTC Independent School Unit 2 , Century 2000 ME10 3DZ | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire School Vellum Drive , ME10 5DA | - not rated | 3,579 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alchemy School 72 Station Road , Teynham ME9 9SN | - not rated | 3,625 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ISP School Castlewood Farm , Conyer Road ME9 9EA | - not rated | 4,018 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 705 yd | |
| Selecta UK Ltd @ Abbott Laboratories | 1-2 Bingham Road, Sittingbourne | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcombe Sports And Social Club | Church Road, Sittingbourne | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Grill | 31 Canterbury Road, Sittingbourne | 484 yd | |
| Murston Fish And Chips | 31 Canterbury Road, Sittingbourne | 484 yd | |
| Lucky House | 199-201 Shortlands Road, Sittingbourne | 694 yd | |
| Papa Fresco | Unit F20, St Georges Business Park | 1,002 yd | |
| Red Goa | 163 East Street, Sittingbourne | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Murston Stores, 2 - 4 Church Road | 714 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Canterbury Road, Sittingbourne | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadowfield School SWANSTREE AVENUE | 570 yd | |
| Bapchild And Tonge Village Hall SCHOOL LANE | 661 yd | |
| Sittingbourne Community College SWANSTREE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 702 yd |
| Murston Junior School (Closed) Sunnybank | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Rectory Playing Field Rectory Road | grass pitches | 894 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.