Shared Ownership in Sittingbourne, Kent | Homes & How It Works

Where is Sittingbourne?

Sittingbourne is located in north Kent within the borough of Swale, close to the Medway towns and Faversham. The town lies just off the A2 and M2, providing excellent road connections to Canterbury, Maidstone, and the wider Kent area.

By rail, Sittingbourne offers regular services to London Victoria and St Pancras International in under an hour, making it a popular choice for commuters. The town is also close to the Isle of Sheppey and Kent’s beautiful north coast, meaning countryside walks and seaside escapes are always within easy reach.

For buyers looking for shared ownership homes in Swale or shared ownership in Maidstone, Sittingbourne combines convenience with lifestyle.

The history of Sittingbourne

Sittingbourne has a history shaped by industry and trade. Its location along Watling Street, an ancient Roman road, made it an important stop for travellers and merchants for centuries. During the medieval period, the town grew around its market and inns, serving as a key resting place between London and Dover.

In the 19th and 20th centuries, Sittingbourne became known for brickmaking and papermaking, industries that contributed to its rapid expansion. Today, it is undergoing significant regeneration, with modern developments, leisure facilities, and new homes reshaping the town for the future.

For buyers, Sittingbourne offers a location steeped in history but full of forward-looking investment and growth.

What is Sittingbourne famous for?

Sittingbourne is well known for its industrial heritage, transport links, and local attractions. Highlights include:

Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway - a heritage railway that celebrates the town’s papermaking history.
Milton Creek Country Park - a large green space offering walking trails, wildlife, and family activities.
Proximity to the Isle of Sheppey - with Blue Flag beaches and coastal walks just a short drive away.
Swale’s historic countryside - including nearby Faversham, known for its breweries and Georgian architecture.
Ongoing regeneration projects - new shops, leisure facilities, and housing developments are modernising the town.

Why call Sittingbourne home?

Sittingbourne is a place where convenience meets opportunity. The town centre has everything you need for day-to-day living, with a wide choice of supermarkets, shops, cafés, and restaurants, while leisure facilities, including a cinema and gym, provide plenty of ways to relax. Families benefit from a range of primary and secondary schools, alongside easy access to further education in neighbouring towns.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, Milton Creek Country Park and the nearby Isle of Sheppey offer space to unwind, walk, and explore, while the wider Kent countryside and coast are never far away. At the same time, Sittingbourne remains a commuter’s dream, with high-speed rail services and excellent road links keeping London, Canterbury, Maidstone, and the Medway towns within easy reach.

With its affordability, strong transport connections, and ongoing regeneration, Sittingbourne is becoming one of Kent’s most appealing locations for buyers. Choosing shared ownership in Sittingbourne means securing a home in a town with space to grow, a thriving community, and a bright future.

The future of shared ownership in Sittingbourne

As Sittingbourne continues to evolve through regeneration, the town is becoming one of Kent’s most attractive places to live. With new retail spaces, leisure facilities, and housing developments transforming the local area, there has never been a better time to consider making Sittingbourne your home.

Shared ownership provides a practical and affordable way to take advantage of this growth. Rather than needing a large deposit to buy outright, the scheme allows you to purchase a share of a property and pay a reduced rent on the remainder. Over time, you can increase your share through staircasing, giving you a clear and flexible path toward full ownership.

Find out the key things you need to know about shared ownership, shared ownership eligibility, and more within our shared ownership information hub.

This scheme is particularly appealing for first-time buyers, young professionals, and growing families who want to benefit from Sittingbourne’s strong transport links, new amenities, and proximity to the coast and countryside. It means you can secure a high-quality home in a well-connected town without the financial pressures of the open market.

Within the scheme, we offer everything from city apartments to family homes, so whether you're looking for shared ownership in Swale, Maidstone, Herne Bay, Canterbury or the wider Kent area, get started on the property ladder with your dream home through Moat.

For shared ownership homes in the wider Kent area, please see our page on shared ownership Kent.

Why choose Moat Homes?

We are a leading housing association, owning and managing over 23,000 homes in the South East. We are experts in the area and surrounding areas of Kent and Canterbury, and have a number of shared ownership homes that are available.

We are incredibly proud to be:

An experienced and compassionate landlord in our communities
Dedicated to building strong relationships with the local authorities in the areas we work in
One of the Homes England delivery partners, developing around 500 new homes every year
Financially strong, allowing us to deliver excellent services to our customers and build new homes
An expert in providing shared ownership

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New homes

Primrose Avenue - Ref VM2602111077

Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4FE

£831 estimated monthly cost

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

Shares from 30%

Full market value from £195,000

New homes

Rosewood Place - Ref DO2605111432

Rosewood Place, Sittingbourne - Ref DO2605111432

£1,402 estimated monthly cost

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

Shares from 50%

Full market value from £335,000

New homes

Opal House - VM2603111132

Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 5AL

£963 estimated monthly cost

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

Shares from 60%

Full market value from £180,000

Shared Ownership Sittingbourne