ME11 5DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Queenborough in Queenborough. Administratively it sits within Queenborough and Halfway ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
Day-to-day life in ME11 5DY 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 is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 5DY are sourced from Output Area E00124837 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME11 5DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME11 5DY.
398
36
£ 37,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME11 5DY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 36, ME11 5DY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME11 5DY. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME11 5DY is moderate at 79 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.
school Local Schools
Queenborough School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- B And M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- GHM Stores Limited0.7 km
- Petrol Station - Morrisons0.8 km
- Best One0.2 km
- Queenborough Stores0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Rushenden Club0.8 km
- The Five Bridges0.7 km
- Queenborough Bowls Club0.3 km
- Queenborough Yacht Club0.6 km
- The Admiral's Arm / Olivero's / West Street Tapas0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Burger King0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Creams0.7 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Starbucks0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Co-op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Subway0.6 km
- Miramar Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Queenborough Kebab And Pizza0.2 km
- The Golden Fish Bar0.2 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
- Railway Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ME115DY · Data under Open Government Licence