The ME12 2LA postcode is in Swale, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the ME12 2LA area, explore the ME12 2LA Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME12 2LA area, visit the ME12 2LA 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 | 9860 |
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 Merryman's Hill(0.31 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Minster Drive(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Sheerness-On-Sea(2.06 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(10.57 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 (0.41 mi) | Details |
| The Elmley Dray SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME12 2DP (0.41 mi) | Details |
| Thistle Hill AcademyPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | ME12 3UD (0.95 mi) | Details |
| St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME12 3QU (0.98 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of ME122LA is 333 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 316 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 79 adults have No qualifications, while 44 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (357), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (329).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (197), followed by No religion (121).
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 (66) followed by Semi-routine occupations (44), and Small employers and own account workers (42).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (535), and 507 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1744) and Africa (38).