ME12 1DD is an up-and-coming urban area on Nore Close, 0.1km from Mile Town in Sheerness. Administratively it sits within Sheerness ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ME12 1DD is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00124916 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORE CLOSE, ME12 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORE CLOSE, ME12 1DD.
353
35
£ 30,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME12 1DD 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
Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in ME12 1DD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME12 1DD. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME12 1DD is above average at 123 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
Rose Street Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
West Minster Primary School
Richmond Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Austins News 4 U Ltd0.4 km
- Bialy Orzel0.4 km
- Broadway Corner Shop0.4 km
- Broadway Mni Mart0.7 km
- Cheema Brothers0.8 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Ays The Little Boozer0.8 km
- Heights Of Alma0.8 km
- Neptune Snooker Club0.8 km
- Queens Head0.4 km
- Sheppey Little Theatre0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Age UK Sheppey0.3 km
- Amanda Janes Tea Company0.3 km
- Beano Cafe0.3 km
- Cafe And Bar - Kingsferry Club0.9 km
- Cains Amusement0.8 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Choi's Chinese Food Takeaway0.2 km
- Curry King0.3 km
- Direct Pizza0.2 km
- Family Fish Bar0.9 km
- Favourite Chicken And Ribs0.4 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea0.5 km
- Queenborough2.4 km
- Swale5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Nore Close0.1 km
- First Avenue0.2 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- St George's Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME121DD · Data under Open Government Licence