ME12 1DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thames Avenue, 0.2km from Mile Town in Sheerness. Administratively it sits within Sheerness ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ME12 1DJ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £242k. 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00124918 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THAMES AVENUE, ME12 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THAMES AVENUE, ME12 1DJ.
328
39
£ 30,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME12 1DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 39, ME12 1DJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME12 1DJ. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
2 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME12 1DJ is above average at 96 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
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Rose Street Primary School
West Minster Primary School
Richmond Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Austins News 4 U Ltd0.7 km
- Bialy Orzel0.5 km
- Broadway Corner Shop0.6 km
- Broadway Mni Mart0.9 km
- Creations By Chloe0.6 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Ays The Little Boozer1.0 km
- Neptune Snooker Club1.0 km
- Queens Head0.7 km
- Sheppey Little Theatre0.7 km
- The Flying Sheep0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Age UK Sheppey0.6 km
- Amanda Janes Tea Company0.5 km
- Beano Cafe0.4 km
- Cains Amusement1.0 km
- Island Fish Bar Ltd0.5 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Choi's Chinese Food Takeaway0.5 km
- Curry King0.5 km
- Direct Pizza0.4 km
- Favourite Chicken And Ribs0.5 km
- Fisherman Catch0.7 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea0.4 km
- Queenborough2.3 km
- Swale5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Aldi0.3 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Medway Road0.3 km
- Medway Road0.3 km
- Botany Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME121DJ · Data under Open Government Licence