Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

ME11 5AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME11 5AP.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,700 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME11 5AP 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.

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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

ME11 5AP has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

ME11 5AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Rushenden in Queenborough. Administratively it sits within Queenborough and Halfway ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ME11 5AP is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00124841 (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 5AP. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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)

ME11 5AP has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Queenborough School and Nursery

Outstanding475 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • GHM Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Petrol Station - Morrisons0.7 km
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Queenborough Stores1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Rushenden Club0.3 km
  • The Five Bridges0.7 km
  • Queenborough Bowls Club0.7 km
  • Queenborough Yacht Club1.0 km
  • The Admiral's Arm / Olivero's / West Street Tapas0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Creams0.7 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Starbucks0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Miramar Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Queenborough Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
  • The Golden Fish Bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queenborough0.8 km
  • Swale2.1 km
  • Sheerness-On-Sea3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Thomsett Way0.2 km
  • Thomsett Way0.2 km
  • Cullet Drive0.2 km
  • First Avenue0.2 km
  • First Avenue0.3 km