Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

ME12 1BB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

275

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 30,700 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME12 1BB 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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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

ME12 1BB has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

ME12 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Blue Town in Sheerness. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Sheerness ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

This is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 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 ME12 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00124931 (shared with 23 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 1BB. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 ME12 1BB is moderate at 63 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 offences49
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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West Minster Primary School

Good521 pupils0.5 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.6 km
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Rose Street Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Kent Commuity Pantry0.9 km
  • SS Convenience Store0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Albion Bar0.9 km
  • St Georges Bowls Club0.6 km
  • The Red Lion0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Eat Out Today0.3 km
  • Rose Cottage Tea Garden1.0 km
  • Samias Kitchen1.0 km
  • Tea Room At The Blue Town Heritage Centre0.9 km
  • The Freedom Centre0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Blue Town Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Sandhu Fresh Fry0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea1.0 km
  • Queenborough1.9 km
  • Swale4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Dorset Road0.1 km
  • Dorset Road0.1 km
  • Medway Road0.4 km
  • Medway Road0.4 km
  • Queensway0.4 km