Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

HAROLD STREET, ME11 5BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAROLD STREET, ME11 5BE.

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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 5BE 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

ME11 5BE is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.

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

ME11 5BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harold Street, 0.3km from Queenborough in Queenborough. Administratively it sits within Queenborough and Halfway ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

This is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £181k, up 2.6% 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 5BE 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 5BE. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 166,000

25 sales · Mean £ 169,269

Detached

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

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

Crime around ME11 5BE is above average at 93 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 offences76
Shoplifting49
Criminal damage and arson22
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft20

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 Ltd0.6 km
  • GHM Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Petrol Station - Morrisons0.6 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 Bridges0.6 km
  • Queenborough Bowls Club0.2 km
  • Queenborough Yacht Club0.7 km
  • The Admiral's Arm / Olivero's / West Street Tapas0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Creams0.6 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • Starbucks0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Co-op0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Subway0.4 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

  • Queenborough0.3 km
  • Swale2.7 km
  • Sheerness-On-Sea3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Stanley Avenue0.1 km
  • Stanley Avenue0.1 km
  • Queenborough Rail Station0.2 km
  • Queenborough Rail Station0.2 km
  • Queenborough Rail Station0.2 km