ME12 is a postcode district in Swale, South East, covering 910 active and 270 retired postcodes.
The largest share of ME12 (10%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a transitional inner-city area with high Eastern European residency (9%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes ME12 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in ME12 are around £288k, up 1.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across ME12 at 392 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full ME12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
ME12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ME12 postcode area.
42,972
41
£ 35,967 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
ME12 is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £288k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Balfour Infant School
Crest Infant School
Rose Street Primary School
West Minster Primary School
St Peter's Infant School
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey
The Thomas Aveling School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Glory
- Elmley Enterprises Ltd
- Seamead Ltd
- The Beach Bar And Restaurant
- The Coppice
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Shurland Meadow Sports Club Ltd
- The Warden Bay Diner
- Abbey Hotel
- Albion Bar
- Ays The Little Boozer
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Kingsferry Gun Club
- Age UK Sheppey
- Amanda Janes Tea Company
- American Diner
- Arizona Diner
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op
- Co-op
- Co-op
- Iceland
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Minster Grill
- Nibble 'N' Munch Cafe
- Blue Town Fish & Chips
- Choi's Chinese Food Takeaway
- Curry King
- + 39 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- B A Fitch Ltd
- 3A Wines
- Austins News 4 U Ltd
- Baldy Butchers
- Be Local
- + 43 more
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