Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

GORDON AVENUE, ME11 5BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORDON AVENUE, ME11 5BD.

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Population

398

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 37,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME11 5BD 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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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME11 5BD's 54% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 14.1% year-on-year.

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

ME11 5BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gordon Avenue, 0.2km from Queenborough in Queenborough. Administratively it sits within Queenborough and Halfway ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

The people who live in ME11 5BD are typical of a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, down 14.1% 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 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00124837 (shared with 18 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 5BD. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 171,000

20 sales · Mean £ 179,225

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

Crime around ME11 5BD is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences77
Shoplifting35
Criminal damage and arson20
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order16

school Local Schools

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Queenborough School and Nursery

Outstanding475 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • GHM Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Petrol Station - Morrisons0.7 km
  • Shell Queenborough0.9 km
  • Best One0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Rushenden Club0.9 km
  • The Five Bridges0.7 km
  • Queenborough Bowls Club0.2 km
  • Queenborough Yacht Club0.7 km
  • The Admiral's Arm / Olivero's / West Street Tapas0.7 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-op0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Miramar Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Queenborough Kebab And Pizza0.3 km
  • The Golden Fish Bar0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queenborough0.2 km
  • Swale2.7 km
  • Sheerness-On-Sea2.9 km

Bus Stops

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