ME12 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 1BE 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, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00124924 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME12 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME12 1BE.
365
36
£ 30,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME12 1BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in ME12 1BE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME12 1BE. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
ME12 1BE has low crime rates — 46 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.
school Local Schools
West Minster Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Rose Street Primary School
Richmond Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- 3A Wines1.0 km
- B A Fitch Ltd1.0 km
- Boyce's Bakery1.0 km
- Kent Commuity Pantry0.7 km
- Poundstretcher Limited0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Belle And Lion1.0 km
- St Georges Bowls Club0.2 km
- The Goat Inn1.0 km
- Queens Head0.9 km
- The Flying Sheep0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Arizona Diner0.9 km
- Beach Street Kiosk1.0 km
- Big V Caribbean Flavours1.0 km
- Eat Out Today0.3 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Cyprus Kebab And Pizza1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Masala Reef0.9 km
- New China0.9 km
- Sandhu Fresh Fry0.2 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea0.9 km
- Queenborough1.9 km
- Swale4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bridgewater Road0.2 km
- Bridgewater Road0.2 km
- Wheatsheaf Gardens0.2 km
- Wheatsheaf Gardens0.2 km
- Medway Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME121BE · Data under Open Government Licence