Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

ST GEORGES AVENUE, ME12 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST GEORGES AVENUE, ME12 1DS.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 30,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME12 1DS 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.

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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME12 1DS's 70% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

ME12 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Georges Avenue, 0.5km from Mile Town in Sheerness. Administratively it sits within Sheerness ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00124925 (shared with 4 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 1DS. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

3 sales · Mean £ 193,333

Terraced

£ 160,000

5 sales · Mean £ 170,100

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME12 1DS 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.

Violence and sexual offences79
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson29
Public order9
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.5 km
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West Minster Primary School

Good521 pupils0.5 km
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Rose Street Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils0.6 km
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Richmond Academy

Good339 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 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
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Belle And Lion0.8 km
  • St Georges Bowls Club0.2 km
  • The Goat Inn0.9 km
  • Queens Head0.7 km
  • Sheppey Little Theatre1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Arizona Diner0.8 km
  • Beach Street Kiosk0.9 km
  • Big V Caribbean Flavours0.8 km
  • Eat Out Today0.5 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Cyprus Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Masala Reef0.8 km
  • New China0.8 km
  • Sandhu Fresh Fry0.0 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea0.8 km
  • Queenborough2.0 km
  • Swale4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wheatsheaf Gardens0.0 km
  • Wheatsheaf Gardens0.1 km
  • Botany Close0.2 km
  • Bridgewater Road0.3 km
  • Bridgewater Road0.3 km