The ME12 2BS postcode is in Swale, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME12 |
| Ward | Minster Cliffs |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Minster North |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Swale |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Medway |
| Police Force | Kent |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Minster Cliffs |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Sittingbourne and Sheppey |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 15172 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Older workers and retirement / Ageing suburbanites / Country Living, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Minster(0.44 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Seaside Avenue(0.06 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Sheerness-On-Sea(2.26 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(10.72 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minster in Sheppey Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME12 2HX (0.26 mi) | Details |
| The Elmley Dray SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME12 2DP (0.52 mi) | Details |
| St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME12 3QU (0.78 mi) | Details |
| Thistle Hill AcademyPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | ME12 3UD (0.90 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of ME122BS is 564 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 48 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1064), Between 65 to 74 (1052), and Below 14 (918).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 528 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 12.
Regarding education, 101 adults have Does not apply, while 94 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (289), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (277).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (268), followed by Christian (258).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (88) followed by Intermediate occupations (84), and Small employers and own account workers (69).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (470), and 401 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1618) and Middle East and Asia (18).