Highsted Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 4PS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME10 4PS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.1%	53.8%	3.7%	51.0%	2.8%
Male	49.9%	46.2%	-3.7%	49.0%	-2.8%

Partnership Status

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 4PS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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	14%	23.9%	9.9%	37.9%	-14.0%
Married: Opposite sex	65.1%	63%	-2.1%	44.2%	18.8%
Separated	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	4.8%	5.4%	0.6%	9.1%	-3.7%
Widowed	14.9%	6.2%	-8.7%	6.1%	0.1%

Health

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 (85.5%) 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	41%	47.4%	6.4%	48.4%	-1.0%
Good health	34.6%	38.1%	3.5%	33.6%	4.5%
Fair health	13.1%	12%	-1.1%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	9.9%	1.8%	-8.1%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.6%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	23.2%	10.5%	-12.7%	18.2%	-7.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.5%	13.1%	3.6%	9.6%	3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.2%	21.1%	4.9%	13.4%	7.7%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	6.2%	0.5%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	18.2%	6.5%	16.9%	1.3%
Degree or Similar	28.3%	29.8%	1.5%	33.8%	-4.0%
Other	5.4%	1.1%	-4.3%	2.8%	-1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.1%	1.0%
Chinese	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	2.5%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	97.3%	94%	-3.3%	81.4%	12.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.4% 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	97.6%	93.4%	-4.2%	83.2%	10.2%
European Union	0.3%	2.1%	1.8%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	1.8%	0.2%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	93.6%	-3.5%	83.2%	10.4%
10+ Years	0%	5.8%	5.8%	9.8%	-4.0%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.2%	76.7%	14.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
No passport held	6.9%	13.5%	-6.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.1%	37.2%	-3.1%
Christian	60.1%	46.2%	13.9%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Highsted Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highsted Road was 65.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.6% higher than the Homewood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Highsted Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Homewood and the 224th highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Swale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,100

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in ME10 4PS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Highsted Road are based on 51 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Swale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Highsted Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 4PS

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME10 4PS

Average Price
£543,206

Semi-Detached
£517,637

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£598,143

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£4,210

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highsted Road

Average Price
£592,278

Semi-Detached
£514,114

Terraced
£264,141

Detached
£677,782

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£4,085

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highsted Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Highsted Road, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£477,500	2025-07-04	£478,495
19 Highsted Road, Sittingbourne, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£555,000	2024-06-07	£562,741
12 Highsted Road, Sittingbourne, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£555,000	2023-10-06	£562,741
16 Highsted Road, Sittingbourne, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£613,000	2023-08-31	£595,360
44 Highsted Road, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2023-01-12	£529,100

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME10 4PS

Employment

ME10 4PS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ME10 4PS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	87
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	18
Looking after home or family	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	4
Other	3

Employment Industry

Education	23
Manufacturing	22
Construction	20
Financial and insurance activities	18
Human health and social work activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Avenue Primary School South Avenue , ME10 4SU	3out of 4	425 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
South Avenue Infant School South Avenue , ME10 4SU	- not rated	425 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Avenue Junior School South Avenue , ME10 4SU	- not rated	475 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
South Avenue Junior School South Avenue , ME10 4SU	- not rated	475 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Canterbury Road Primary School School Road , ME10 4SE	3out of 4	854 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highsted Grammar School Highsted Road , ME10 4PT	3out of 4	131 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Highsted Grammar School Highsted Road , ME10 4PT	- not rated	131 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Fulston Manor School Brenchley Road , ME10 4EG	2out of 4	215 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fulston Manor School Brenchley Road , ME10 4EG	- not rated	215 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Borden Grammar School Avenue of Remembrance , ME10 4DB	- not rated	527 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
ALP Sittingbourne 60 , Bell ME10 4HE	- not rated	501 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Nativity School West Street , ME10 1AE	- not rated	721 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Threshold Learning Centre 1b Bayford Road , ME10 3AD	- not rated	843 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
VTC Independent School Unit 2 , Centre 2000 ME10 3DZ	- not rated	855 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Swale Inclusion Service Ufton Lane , ME10 1JB	- not rated	1,006 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Humayra Indian And Bangladeshi	4 The Parade, Northwood Drive	460 yd
South Avenue	South Avenue Primary School, South Avenue	511 yd
Aroma Lounge	2 Bell Road, Sittingbourne	622 yd
The Cafe	Swallows Leisure Centre, Central Avenue	629 yd
Kaspa's Desserts Sittingbourne	Unit 1-3, Bell Shopping Centre	634 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Appleyard	Uk Social And Recreation Club, Avenue Of Remembrance	440 yd
The George	41 High Street, Sittingbourne	698 yd
The Yellow Stocks Ltd	22A High Street, Sittingbourne	698 yd
Life Nightclub	76 - 78A, 76 High Street	750 yd
Red Lion	58 High Street, Sittingbourne	750 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hot Woks	3 The Parade, Northwood Drive	460 yd
The Black Pearl	3 High Street, Sittingbourne	634 yd
Snack Shack	7-11 High Street, Sittingbourne	650 yd
La Pizzeria	20 East Street, Sittingbourne	651 yd
Sittingbourne Kebab House	66 East Street, Sittingbourne	651 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op	1 - 2 The Parade, Northwood Drive	460 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, Avenue Of Remembrance	583 yd
Aldi	East Street, Sittingbourne	707 yd
Tesco	1 Canterbury Road, Sittingbourne	892 yd
Lidl	Lidl Sittingbourne, 52 West Street	1,067 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Highsted Grammar School HIGHSTED ROAD	grass pitches	127 yd
Fulston Manor School BRENCHLEY ROAD		206 yd
Borden Grammar School AVENUE OF REMEMBRANCE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	530 yd
Sittingbourne Recreation Ground ALBANY ROAD	grass pitches	553 yd
Swallows Leisure Centre CENTRAL AVENUE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	638 yd
The Appleyard THE FIELDINGS	grass pitches, tennis courts	758 yd
Swale Martial Arts Club EAST STREET		770 yd
Snap Fitness (Sittingbourne) ST. MICHAELS ROAD	health and fitness suite	806 yd
Rectory Playing Field Rectory Road	grass pitches	862 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	163.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.