| Council | Swale |
| Crime Rate | High for a South East town About the national average. |
The average house price in Sittingbourne is £302,998, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Sittingbourne house price trends over the last 30 years.
£302,998
£435,888
£173,603
£323,419
£270,171
Is Sittingbourne a nice place to live?
Sittingbourne is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Kent.
How safe is Sittingbourne?
Sittingbourne has a high crime rate for a South East town, with around 74 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and 8% above the Kent average.
What are the best schools in Sittingbourne?
Sittingbourne has 26 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include South Avenue Primary School and Highsted Grammar School. Note: 5 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Sittingbourne?
The majority of residents in Sittingbourne identify as White (British) (85%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (90%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.