Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

MEDWAY ROAD, ME12 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDWAY ROAD, ME12 1DR.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 30,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences78
Anti-social behaviour43
Criminal damage and arson30
Public order8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.4 km
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West Minster Primary School

Good521 pupils0.4 km
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Rose Street Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils0.6 km
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Richmond Academy

Good339 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
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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