Emerald Crescent is in Sittingbourne and in Swale district. ME10 5JL is located in the The Meads electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sittingbourne and Sheppey. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Emerald Crescent, Sittingbourne, ME10 5JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME10 5JJ, ME10 5JN, ME10 5LF, ME10 5JP, ME10 5LE, ME10 5JQ, ME10 5JA, ME10 5JZ, ME10 5AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME10 5JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 53% | 52.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 47% | 47.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 5JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 44.4% | 46.6% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 32.5% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 12.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 61.4% | 59.7% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 31.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 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 | 7.6% | 10.4% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 10.4% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 15.7% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 21.1% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 35% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 9.2% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 90% | 85.1% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 92.8% | 89% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 89% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.3% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Emerald Crescent was 16.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.8% lower than the Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Emerald Crescent has the 9th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow and the 38th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Emerald Crescent, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2025-10-08 | £262,000 |
| 64 Emerald Crescent, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-05-16 | £360,453 |
| 36 Emerald Crescent, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-09-25 | £285,111 |
| 58 Emerald Crescent, Sittingbourne, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-08-30 | £125,090 |
| 66 Emerald Crescent, Sittingbourne, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2024-07-23 | £380,749 |
ME10 5JL 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 | 182 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Park Primary School Hilton Drive , ME10 1PT | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobbing Village School Sheppey Way , Bobbing ME9 8PL | 4out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regis Manor Primary School Middletune Avenue , Milton Regis ME10 2HT | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Court Primary Academy Brewery Road , Milton Regis ME10 2EE | 2out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Primary School Homewood Avenue , ME10 1XN | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlands School Westlands Avenue , ME10 1PF | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Borden Grammar School Avenue of Remembrance , ME10 4DB | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highsted Grammar School Highsted Road , ME10 4PT | 4out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fulston Manor School Brenchley Road , ME10 4EG | 3out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sittingbourne School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | 3out of 4 | 3,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire School Vellum Drive , ME10 5DA | - not rated | 272 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| VTC Independent School Unit 2 , Century 2000 ME10 3DZ | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brogdale CIC The Stables, Culnells Farm , School Lane ME9 8QJ | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowfield School Swanstree Avenue , ME10 4NL | 4out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swale Indoor Bowls Centre Cafeteria | Swale Indoor Bowling Centre, Vicarage Road | 707 yd | |
| Subway | Petrol Filling Station, King Street | 779 yd | |
| Hot And Herbs | 7 Periwinkle Court, Church Street | 819 yd | |
| Spirit Of India | 91 High Street, Milton Regis | 898 yd | |
| Mad Cuisines | 89 High Street, Milton Regis | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jenny Wren | The Jenny Wren Public House, Quartz Way | 310 yd | |
| The Stumble Inn | 2 Chalkwell Road, Sittingbourne | 636 yd | |
| Swale Indoor Bowls Centre (Bar) | Swale Indoor Bowling Centre, Vicarage Road | 707 yd | |
| The Kings Head | Kings Head, 38 London Road | 822 yd | |
| Milton Regis Conservative Club | Conservative Club, Church Street | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Pro Ltd T/A Kwuns | Unit 4, Quartz Way | 310 yd | |
| Kings Fish & Chips Pizza House | Unit 5, Quartz Way | 310 yd | |
| China World Chinese Takeaway | Unit 3, Grove Park Shopping Centre | 631 yd | |
| Pizza Joint | Unit 1C, Grove Park Shopping Centre | 631 yd | |
| Perfect Charcoal Grill/Pizza Go Go | 122 Chalkwell Road, Sittingbourne | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Quartz Way | 310 yd | |
| Welcome Grove Park | Unit 1, Grove Park Shopping Centre | 631 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Chalkwell Road | 817 yd | |
| Asda Express Sittingbourne - Sheppey Way PFS | Shop, Petrol Filling Station | 1,000 yd | |
| Co-op | Petrol Filling Station, Sheppey Way | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newhouse Sports & Youth Centre 93-97 93-97 CHALKWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Swale Indoor Bowling Centre VICARAGE ROAD | indoor bowls | 624 yd |
| The Fitness Centre VICARAGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Milton Recreation Ground Vicarage Road | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Reynolds Fitness Spa Sittingbourne 173-175 173-175 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 810 yd |
| Grove Park Primary School HILTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Top Ground HILTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Regis Manor Community Primary School MIDDLETUNE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| The Westlands School WESTLANDS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 90.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.4% |
| 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 | 52.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.