Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

WEST STREET, ME11 5AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, ME11 5AD.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME11 5AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

ME11 5AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (45) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME11 5AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Street, 0.5km from Queenborough in Queenborough. Administratively it sits within Queenborough and Halfway ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

For renters and young professionals, ME11 5AD offers these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for ME11 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00124838 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME11 5AD. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 155,000

4 sales · Mean £ 155,250

Terraced

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around ME11 5AD is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft4
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Queenborough School and Nursery

Outstanding475 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Rushenden Club0.9 km
  • Queenborough Bowls Club1.0 km
  • Queenborough Yacht Club0.1 km
  • The Admiral's Arm / Olivero's / West Street Tapas0.0 km
  • The Flying Dutchman0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Best One0.8 km
  • Queenborough Stores0.1 km
  • Queenborough Town Council Emergency Food Bank0.1 km
  • Sole Trawler - Chiller Store0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Bosuns0.1 km
  • Castle Connections Cafe0.5 km
  • Ken's Cafe Queenborough0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Miramar Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Queenborough Kebab And Pizza0.5 km
  • The Golden Fish Bar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queenborough0.6 km
  • Swale2.9 km
  • Sheerness-On-Sea2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Holy Trinity Church0.3 km
  • Holy Trinity Church0.3 km
  • Queenborough Railway Station0.5 km