The ME12 3SW postcode is in Swale, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the ME12 3SW area, explore the ME12 3SW Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME12 |
| Ward | Sheppey Central |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Queenborough |
| 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 | Sheppey Central |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Sittingbourne and Sheppey |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 8810 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural workers and families / Rural traits / Country Living, while the work-zone classification is Town fringe countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest Railway Station is Queenborough(2.56 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(12.20 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thistle Hill AcademyPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | ME12 3UD (0.78 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of ME123SW is 170 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1216), Between 55 to 64 (912), and Between 25 to 34 (868).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 154 people, followed by White: Gypsy with a total of 14.
Regarding education, 42 adults have No qualifications, while 21 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (286), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (227).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (81), followed by No religion (79).
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 (30) followed by Small employers and own account workers (19), and Routine occupations (17).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (434), and 415 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1534) and Middle East and Asia (11).