Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

RAILWAY TERRACE, ME11 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY TERRACE, ME11 5AY.

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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 5AY 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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1/10
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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 5AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 47% 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.

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

ME11 5AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Railway Terrace, 0.1km from Queenborough in Queenborough. Administratively it sits within Queenborough and Halfway ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

For renters and young professionals, ME11 5AY 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 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £147k, 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 5AY 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 5AY. 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

Terraced

£ 147,500

1 sales · Mean £ 147,500

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

Crime around ME11 5AY is moderate at 53 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 offences67
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order10
Other theft9

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Queenborough School and Nursery

Outstanding475 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • GHM Stores Limited0.9 km
  • Petrol Station - Morrisons0.9 km
  • Best One0.4 km
  • Queenborough Stores0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Rushenden Club0.9 km
  • The Five Bridges0.9 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 King0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Creams0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Miramar Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Queenborough Kebab And Pizza0.0 km
  • The Golden Fish Bar0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queenborough0.2 km
  • Sheerness-On-Sea2.8 km
  • Swale2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Queenborough Railway Station0.0 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Queenborough Rail Station0.1 km
  • Queenborough Railway Station0.1 km