Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

WELL ROAD, ME11 5AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELL ROAD, ME11 5AX.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 37,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME11 5AX 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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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

ME11 5AX 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. Property prices are trending up 22.7% year-on-year.

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

ME11 5AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Well Road, 0.1km 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 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 22.7% year-on-year. 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 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00124845 (shared with 10 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 5AX. 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

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 135,000

3 sales · Mean £ 126,666

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

Crime around ME11 5AX is moderate at 54 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 offences70
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order11
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Queenborough School and Nursery

Outstanding475 pupils0.6 km
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West Minster Primary School

Good521 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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 Stores0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Rushenden Club1.0 km
  • The Five Bridges1.0 km
  • Queenborough Bowls Club0.5 km
  • Queenborough Yacht Club0.4 km
  • The Admiral's Arm / Olivero's / West Street Tapas0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Burger King1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Creams1.0 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • Starbucks1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Morrisons1.0 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Miramar Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Queenborough Kebab And Pizza0.1 km
  • The Golden Fish Bar0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queenborough0.1 km
  • Sheerness-On-Sea2.8 km
  • Swale2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Queenborough Railway Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Queenborough Railway Station0.2 km
  • Queenborough Rail Station0.2 km