Abelyn Avenue is in Sittingbourne and in Swale district. ME10 3GE is located in the Murston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sittingbourne and Sheppey. This postcode has been in use since 2009-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abelyn Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 3GE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME10 3GF, ME10 3GD, ME10 3TG, ME10 3GB, ME10 3GJ, ME10 3GA, ME10 3TP, ME10 3GR, ME10 3PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME10 3GE 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 | 51.8% | 50.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.5% | 1.3% | 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 | 47.5% | 38.5% | -9.0% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 42.2% | 10.8% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 44.6% | 58.4% | 13.8% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 29.9% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 8.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 1.5% | -5.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 12.8% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 14.4% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12.8% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 26.7% | 15.9% | 16.9% | 9.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 26.7% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 8.3% | 0% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 88.8% | 88% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 85.3% | 81.3% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 11.7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 81.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 12.5% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.1% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abelyn Avenue was 51.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Murston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abelyn Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Murston and the 181st lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Abelyn Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2025-02-27 | £172,923 |
| 1A Abelyn Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-11-22 | £361,944 |
| 23 Abelyn Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-04-24 | £155,999 |
| 23 Abelyn Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-04-24 | £155,999 |
| 36 Abelyn Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-11-27 | £323,093 |
ME10 3GE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
ME10 3GE 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 | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Bank Primary School Sunny Bank , Murston ME10 3QN | - not rated | 487 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Gladstone Drive , ME10 3BH | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Road Primary School School Road , ME10 4SE | 3out of 4 | 1,238 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 | 1,376 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Avenue Primary School South Avenue , ME10 4SU | 3out of 4 | 1,642 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 | 1,417 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Borden Grammar School Avenue of Remembrance , ME10 4DB | 3out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highsted Grammar School Highsted Road , ME10 4PT | 4out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fulston Manor School Brenchley Road , ME10 4EG | 3out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands School Westlands Avenue , ME10 1PF | 3out of 4 | 3,785 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 | 1,267 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowfield School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | 4out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire School Vellum Drive , ME10 5DA | - not rated | 3,517 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alchemy School 72 Station Road , Teynham ME9 9SN | - not rated | 3,780 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ISP School Castlewood Farm , Conyer Road ME9 9EA | - not rated | 4,049 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 | 328 yd | |
| Rebakers | Unit 18, Precision Two Industrial Estate | 510 yd | |
| Little Potters | Central Park Stadium, Church Road | 674 yd | |
| Eurosuite | Central Park Stadium, Church Road | 674 yd | |
| The Hub Murston Limited | Studio 1, Murston Hearts Creative Community H | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcombe Sports And Social Club | Church Road, Sittingbourne | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 199-201 Shortlands Road, Sittingbourne | 891 yd | |
| Flame Grill | 31 Canterbury Road, Sittingbourne | 988 yd | |
| Murston Fish And Chips | 31 Canterbury Road, Sittingbourne | 988 yd | |
| Papa Fresco | Unit F20, St Georges Business Park | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Murston Stores, 2 - 4 Church Road | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Murston Junior School (Closed) Sunnybank | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Central Park Stadium CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Murston Recreation Ground Woodcoombe Sports & Social Club Woodcoombe Sports & Social Club Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 673 yd |
| Sittingbourne Golf Centre CHURCH ROAD | golf | 863 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 | 65.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.