Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

DIAMOND COURT, ME12 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIAMOND COURT, ME12 1BD.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 30,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME12 1BD 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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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 67% social renting, ME12 1BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

ME12 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Diamond Court, 0.6km from Mile Town in Sheerness. Administratively it sits within Sheerness ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ME12 1BD is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k. 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00124928 (shared with 7 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 1BD. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 206,500

1 sales · Mean £ 206,500

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

ME12 1BD has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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 offences85
Anti-social behaviour42
Criminal damage and arson29
Public order10
Other crime8

school Local Schools

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West Minster Primary School

Good521 pupils0.3 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.5 km
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Rose Street Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils0.7 km
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Richmond Academy

Good339 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • 3A Wines0.9 km
  • B A Fitch Ltd0.9 km
  • Boyce's Bakery0.9 km
  • Kent Commuity Pantry0.7 km
  • Poundstretcher Limited0.9 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Belle And Lion0.9 km
  • St Georges Bowls Club0.2 km
  • The Goat Inn1.0 km
  • Queens Head0.8 km
  • The Flying Sheep0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Arizona Diner0.9 km
  • Beach Street Kiosk1.0 km
  • Big V Caribbean Flavours0.9 km
  • Eat Out Today0.4 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Cyprus Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Masala Reef0.9 km
  • New China0.9 km
  • Sandhu Fresh Fry0.2 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Iceland0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea0.9 km
  • Queenborough1.9 km
  • Swale4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Wheatsheaf Gardens0.1 km
  • Wheatsheaf Gardens0.1 km
  • Bridgewater Road0.2 km
  • Bridgewater Road0.2 km
  • Botany Close0.3 km