Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

BOROUGH ROAD, ME11 5DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOROUGH ROAD, ME11 5DS.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 37,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME11 5DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

ME11 5DS is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £211k.

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

ME11 5DS is an up-and-coming urban area on Borough Road, 0.4km from Queenborough in Queenborough. Administratively it sits within Queenborough and Halfway ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £211k. 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 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00124836 (shared with 11 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 5DS. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 211,000

1 sales · Mean £ 211,000

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

Crime around ME11 5DS is above average at 122 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 offences62
Shoplifting49
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft20
Anti-social behaviour16

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 Ltd0.4 km
  • GHM Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Petrol Station - Morrisons0.4 km
  • Shell Queenborough0.9 km
  • Best One0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Rushenden Club0.8 km
  • The Five Bridges0.4 km
  • Queenborough Bowls Club0.1 km
  • Queenborough Yacht Club0.9 km
  • The Admiral's Arm / Olivero's / West Street Tapas0.9 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-op0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Miramar Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Queenborough Kebab And Pizza0.5 km
  • The Golden Fish Bar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queenborough0.4 km
  • Swale2.6 km
  • Sheerness-On-Sea3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Stanley Avenue0.2 km
  • Stanley Avenue0.2 km
  • Thomsett Way0.3 km
  • Queenborough Rail Station0.3 km
  • Queenborough Rail Station0.4 km