ME12 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bonetta Court, 0.7km from Mile Town in Sheerness. Administratively it sits within Sheerness ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ME12 1BH 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00124924 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BONETTA COURT, ME12 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BONETTA COURT, ME12 1BH.
365
36
£ 30,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME12 1BH 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
ME12 1BH has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME12 1BH. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
3 sales · Mean £ 199,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME12 1BH is moderate at 60 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
9 nearby- Kent Commuity Pantry0.8 km
- SS Convenience Store0.5 km
- Austins News 4 U Ltd1.0 km
- Creations By Chloe0.9 km
- Kent Fresh Food0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- St Georges Bowls Club0.1 km
- Queens Head0.9 km
- The Flying Sheep0.9 km
- The Rendezvous Bar0.9 km
- The United Masonic Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Eat Out Today0.5 km
- Rose Cottage Tea Garden0.9 km
- Samias Kitchen0.9 km
- The Freedom Centre0.5 km
- The Light House Coffee Shop1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Masala Reef1.0 km
- Sandhu Fresh Fry0.3 km
- Choi's Chinese Food Takeaway0.9 km
- Curry King0.9 km
- Direct Pizza0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea1.0 km
- Queenborough1.7 km
- Swale4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bridgewater Road0.1 km
- Bridgewater Road0.1 km
- Wheatsheaf Gardens0.2 km
- Wheatsheaf Gardens0.2 km
- Hawthorn Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME121BH · Data under Open Government Licence