The ME12 2EL postcode is in Swale, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the ME12 2EL area, explore the ME12 2EL Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME12 2EL area, visit the ME12 2EL House Prices
| 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 | 4759 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Ageing industrious workers / Endeavouring social renters / Country Living, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Halfway Houses(0.69 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Barton Hill Drive(0.14 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Queenborough(1.93 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(10.86 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elmley Dray SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME12 2DP (0.17 mi) | Details |
| Oasis Academy Isle of SheppeySecondary, Special Measures | 11-18 | ME12 3JQ (0.50 mi) | Details |
| Thistle Hill AcademyPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | ME12 3UD (0.56 mi) | Details |
| Minster in Sheppey Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME12 2HX (0.59 mi) | Details |
| Halfway Houses Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME12 3AP (0.75 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of ME122EL is 296 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 281 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 8.
Regarding education, 62 adults have No qualifications, while 47 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (225), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (194).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (161), followed by Christian (122).
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 Routine occupations (44) followed by Semi-routine occupations (38), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (31).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (362), and 315 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1343) and Africa (17).