Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

EASTERN AVENUE, ME11 5DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTERN AVENUE, ME11 5DR.

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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 5DR 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 36, ME11 5DR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £275k.

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

ME11 5DR is an up-and-coming urban area on Eastern Avenue, 0.5km from Queenborough in Queenborough. Administratively it sits within Queenborough and Halfway ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

Day-to-day life in ME11 5DR has the character of a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. 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 5DR 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 5DR. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 249,999

3 sales · Mean £ 258,666

Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

Crime around ME11 5DR is above average at 112 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 offences60
Shoplifting49
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft18
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Queenborough School and Nursery

Outstanding475 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.4 km
  • GHM Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Petrol Station - Morrisons0.4 km
  • Shell Queenborough0.8 km
  • Best One0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Rushenden Club0.9 km
  • The Five Bridges0.4 km
  • Queenborough Bowls Club0.1 km
  • Queenborough Yacht Club1.0 km
  • The Admiral's Arm / Olivero's / West Street Tapas1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

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

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Subway0.2 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Miramar Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Queenborough Kebab And Pizza0.6 km
  • The Golden Fish Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queenborough0.5 km
  • Swale2.6 km
  • Sheerness-On-Sea3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Stanley Avenue0.2 km
  • Stanley Avenue0.2 km
  • Queenborough Corner0.4 km
  • Queenborough Corner0.4 km
  • Queenborough Rail Station0.4 km