ME12 1BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Montague 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 1BN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00124928 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONTAGUE COURT, ME12 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTAGUE COURT, ME12 1BN.
245
46
£ 30,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME12 1BN 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.
Area Character
ME12 1BN has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1BN. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME12 1BN has low crime rates — 40 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
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
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Belle And Lion0.9 km
- St Georges Bowls Club0.2 km
- The Goat Inn0.9 km
- Queens Head0.9 km
- The Flying Sheep0.8 km
- + 3 more
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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea0.9 km
- Queenborough1.9 km
- Swale4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Wheatsheaf Gardens0.2 km
- Wheatsheaf Gardens0.2 km
- Bridgewater Road0.2 km
- Bridgewater Road0.2 km
- Medway Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME121BN · Data under Open Government Licence