ME12 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Medway Road, 0.5km from Mile Town in Sheerness. Administratively it sits within Sheerness ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ME12 1DR 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00124924 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEDWAY ROAD, ME12 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDWAY ROAD, ME12 1DR.
365
36
£ 30,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME12 1DR 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 1DR has a significant social housing presence — 62% 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 1DR. 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
£ 235,000
3 sales · Mean £ 234,666
Flat
£ 141,500
1 sales · Mean £ 141,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME12 1DR has low crime rates — 47 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
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
West Minster Primary School
Rose Street Primary School
Richmond Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- 3A Wines0.8 km
- B A Fitch Ltd0.8 km
- Boyce's Bakery0.8 km
- Kent Commuity Pantry0.6 km
- Poundstretcher Limited0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Albion Bar1.0 km
- Belle And Lion0.8 km
- St Georges Bowls Club0.3 km
- The Goat Inn0.8 km
- Queens Head0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Arizona Diner0.8 km
- Beach Street Kiosk0.9 km
- Big V Caribbean Flavours0.8 km
- Eat Out Today0.3 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Blue Town Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Cyprus Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Masala Reef0.8 km
- New China0.8 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea0.8 km
- Queenborough2.0 km
- Swale4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wheatsheaf Gardens0.2 km
- Wheatsheaf Gardens0.2 km
- Medway Road0.3 km
- Medway Road0.3 km
- Bridgewater Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME121DR · Data under Open Government Licence