Stede Avenue is in Sittingbourne and in Swale district. ME10 3EQ is located in the Teynham and Lynsted electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sittingbourne and Sheppey. This postcode has been in use since 2016-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stede Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 3EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME10 3ER, ME10 3FD, ME10 3TE, ME10 3FS, ME10 3TP, ME10 3FU, ME10 3TQ, ME10 3FJ, ME10 3FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME10 3EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.3% | 50.1% | 5.8% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 55.7% | 49.9% | -5.8% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 3EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 35.7% | 48.5% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 42.3% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9% | 4.1% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (92%) 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 | 45.2% | 62.5% | 17.3% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 29.5% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 5.4% | -8.3% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 3EQ this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 7.9% | -10.9% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 19.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 20.3% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 33.6% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| White | 97.9% | 88% | -9.9% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 95.2% | 83.1% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 9.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 82.6% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.7% | 37.2% | 21.5% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stede Avenue was 2.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.2% lower than the East Downs average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Stede Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in East Downs and the lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Stede Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2023-09-15 | £130,342 |
| 19 Stede Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-09-02 | £330,247 |
| 14 Stede Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent Other, an established residential building | £21,812,419 | 2022-03-31 | £22,111,850 |
| 18 Stede Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2021-06-28 | £124,119 |
| 8 Stede Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-09-30 | £321,125 |
ME10 3EQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Bank Primary School Sunny Bank , Murston ME10 3QN | - not rated | 705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery School Lane , Bapchild ME9 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Road Primary School School Road , ME10 4SE | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Avenue Primary School South Avenue , ME10 4SU | 3out of 4 | 1,710 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 | 1,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highsted Grammar School Highsted Road , ME10 4PT | 4out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Borden Grammar School Avenue of Remembrance , ME10 4DB | 3out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fulston Manor School Brenchley Road , ME10 4EG | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands School Westlands Avenue , ME10 1PF | 3out of 4 | 4,000 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 | 1,216 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| VTC Independent School Unit 2 , Century 2000 ME10 3DZ | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alchemy School 72 Station Road , Teynham ME9 9SN | - not rated | 3,487 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire School Vellum Drive , ME10 5DA | - not rated | 3,775 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ISP School Castlewood Farm , Conyer Road ME9 9EA | - not rated | 3,779 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selecta UK Ltd @ Abbott Laboratories | 1-2 Bingham Road, Sittingbourne | 499 yd | |
| Rebakers | Unit 18, Precision Two Industrial Estate | 681 yd | |
| Sittingbourne Golf Centre | The Oast Driving Range, Church Road | 803 yd | |
| Little Potters | Central Park Stadium, Church Road | 966 yd | |
| Eurosuite | Central Park Stadium, Church Road | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcombe Sports And Social Club | Church Road, Sittingbourne | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Grill | 31 Canterbury Road, Sittingbourne | 988 yd | |
| Murston Fish And Chips | 31 Canterbury Road, Sittingbourne | 988 yd | |
| Lucky House | 199-201 Shortlands Road, Sittingbourne | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Murston Stores, 2 - 4 Church Road | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne Golf Centre CHURCH ROAD | golf | 738 yd |
| Murston Junior School (Closed) Sunnybank | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Central Park Stadium CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Murston Recreation Ground Woodcoombe Sports & Social Club Woodcoombe Sports & Social Club Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 974 yd |
| Bapchild And Tonge Village Hall SCHOOL LANE | 985 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 | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.