Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

ME12 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME12 1BA.

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Population

416

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME12 1BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME12 1BA — age 33, 42% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

ME12 1BA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Sheerness in Sheerness. Administratively it sits within Sheerness ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

For renters and young professionals, ME12 1BA offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 ME12 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00124909 (shared with 10 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 ME12 1BA. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

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

Crime around ME12 1BA is above average at 123 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences359
Anti-social behaviour213
Shoplifting124
Criminal damage and arson116
Other theft52

school Local Schools

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Rose Street Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils0.3 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.6 km
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Richmond Academy

Good339 pupils0.7 km
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West Minster Primary School

Good521 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Austins News 4 U Ltd0.2 km
  • Bialy Orzel0.3 km
  • Broadway Corner Shop0.3 km
  • Broadway Mni Mart0.4 km
  • Cheema Brothers0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Ays The Little Boozer0.5 km
  • Heights Of Alma0.6 km
  • Neptune Snooker Club0.5 km
  • Queens Head0.3 km
  • Sheppey Little Theatre0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Age UK Sheppey0.1 km
  • Amanda Janes Tea Company0.1 km
  • Beano Cafe0.1 km
  • Cafe And Bar - Kingsferry Club0.8 km
  • Cains Amusement0.5 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Choi's Chinese Food Takeaway0.1 km
  • Curry King0.1 km
  • Direct Pizza0.1 km
  • Family Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Favourite Chicken And Ribs0.2 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea0.5 km
  • Queenborough2.6 km
  • Swale5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Cavour Road0.1 km
  • Winstanley Road0.1 km
  • St George's Avenue0.1 km
  • High Street East End0.1 km
  • Fire Station0.1 km