Crown Quay Lane is in Sittingbourne and in Swale district. ME10 3JQ 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 Crown Quay Lane, Sittingbourne, ME10 3JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME10 3JN, ME10 3DP, ME10 3JR, ME10 3DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME10 3JQ 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 3JQ 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 Crown Quay Lane was 260.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% lower than the Chalkwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crown Quay Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Chalkwell and the 31st highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayford Court Farm House Crown Quay Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2007-03-30 | £591,729 |
| Bayford Court Farm House Crown Quay Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2003-11-12 | £341,719 |
ME10 3JQ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Avenue Junior School South Avenue , ME10 4SU | - not rated | 745 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Avenue Junior School South Avenue , ME10 4SU | - not rated | 745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murston Infant School Church Road , Murston ME10 3RU | - not rated | 751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Road Primary School School Road , ME10 4SE | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Avenue Primary School South Avenue , ME10 4SU | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 878 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Borden Grammar School Avenue of Remembrance , ME10 4DB | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highsted Grammar School Highsted Road , ME10 4PT | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highsted Grammar School Highsted Road , ME10 4PT | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fulston Manor School Brenchley Road , ME10 4EG | 2out of 4 | 1,250 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 , Centre 2000 ME10 3DZ | - not rated | 383 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| KITE College Unit 1 Eurolink Business Park , Bonham Drive ME10 3RY | - not rated | 516 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Threshold Learning Centre 1b Bayford Road , ME10 3AD | - not rated | 569 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nativity School West Street , ME10 1AE | - not rated | 745 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swale Centre Ufton Lane , ME10 1JB | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupparcafe T/A Snax R Us | Unit B3, Smeed Dean Centre | 281 yd | |
| Entree Food Academy | 4 Centre 2000, St Michaels Road | 396 yd | |
| Barclays Cafe | 33 East Street, Sittingbourne | 410 yd | |
| North Kent Charcoal Grill | 61 East Street, Sittingbourne | 410 yd | |
| Old Forge 1930's Tearoom | Front, 26 East Street | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yellow Stocks Ltd | 22A High Street, Sittingbourne | 465 yd | |
| The George | 41 High Street, Sittingbourne | 530 yd | |
| Life Nightclub | 76 - 78A, 76 High Street | 552 yd | |
| Red Lion | 58 High Street, Sittingbourne | 552 yd | |
| Langs Bar & Cocktail Lounge | Langs Cocktail Bar, St Michaels Road | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurants | Unit 2, Crown Quay Trade Centre | 63 yd | |
| R&A Chinese Takeaway | 73 East Street, Sittingbourne | 410 yd | |
| La Pizzeria | 20 East Street, Sittingbourne | 432 yd | |
| Sittingbourne Kebab House | 66 East Street, Sittingbourne | 432 yd | |
| The Black Pearl | 3 High Street, Sittingbourne | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | East Street, Sittingbourne | 462 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Canterbury Road, Sittingbourne | 683 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | Sittingbourne Retail Park, Mill Way | 686 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 2, Princes Street Retail Park | 690 yd | |
| Co-op | Murston Stores, 2 - 4 Church Road | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Snap Fitness (Sittingbourne) ST. MICHAELS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 260 yd |
| Swale Martial Arts Club EAST STREET | 483 yd | |
| Swallows Leisure Centre CENTRAL AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 760 yd |
| Murston Junior School (Closed) Sunnybank | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Borden Grammar School AVENUE OF REMEMBRANCE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 875 yd |
| Rectory Playing Field Rectory Road | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Murston Recreation Ground Woodcoombe Sports & Social Club Woodcoombe Sports & Social Club Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,050 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 | 83.3% |
| 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 | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 16.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.