ME12 1DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cecil Avenue, 0.4km from Mile Town in Sheerness. Administratively it sits within Sheerness ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k. 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 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00124923 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CECIL AVENUE, ME12 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CECIL AVENUE, ME12 1DX.
319
40
£ 30,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME12 1DX 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
ME12 1DX is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME12 1DX. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 210,500
12 sales · Mean £ 209,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME12 1DX has low crime rates — 44 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 Pantry0.5 km
- Poundstretcher Limited0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Albion Bar1.0 km
- Belle And Lion0.8 km
- St Georges Bowls Club0.3 km
- The Goat Inn0.8 km
- Queens Head0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Arizona Diner0.7 km
- Beach Street Kiosk0.8 km
- Big V Caribbean Flavours0.8 km
- Eat Out Today0.4 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Blue Town Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Cyprus Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Masala Reef0.7 km
- New China0.7 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea0.7 km
- Queenborough2.0 km
- Swale4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wheatsheaf Gardens0.1 km
- Wheatsheaf Gardens0.1 km
- Botany Close0.2 km
- First Avenue0.3 km
- Medway Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME121DX · Data under Open Government Licence