ME11 5AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Queenborough in Queenborough. Administratively it sits within Queenborough and Halfway ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
This is a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00124845 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME11 5AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME11 5AE.
385
35
£ 37,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME11 5AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
ME11 5AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME11 5AE. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME11 5AE is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Queenborough School and Nursery
West Minster Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- B And M Retail Ltd1.0 km
- GHM Stores Limited1.0 km
- Petrol Station - Morrisons1.0 km
- Best One0.4 km
- Queenborough Stores0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Five Bridges1.0 km
- Queenborough Bowls Club0.5 km
- Queenborough Yacht Club0.5 km
- The Admiral's Arm / Olivero's / West Street Tapas0.6 km
- The Aviator0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Burger King1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Creams1.0 km
- KFC1.0 km
- Starbucks1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
- Co-op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Subway0.8 km
- Miramar Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Queenborough Kebab And Pizza0.2 km
- The Golden Fish Bar0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queenborough0.1 km
- Sheerness-On-Sea2.7 km
- Swale3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Queenborough Railway Station0.2 km
- Queenborough Railway Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Queenborough Rail Station0.2 km
- Queenborough Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME115AE · Data under Open Government Licence