The ME12 4DY postcode is in Swale, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME12 |
| Ward | Sheppey East |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Sheppey East |
| 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 East |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Sittingbourne and Sheppey |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 591 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural employment and retirees / None / Country Living, while the work-zone classification is Public administration and security.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Eastchurch(0.82 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is HMP Swaleside and Standford Hill(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Swale(4.50 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(13.57 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastchurch Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | ME12 4EJ (0.99 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of ME124DY is 1631 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 44 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 25 to 34 (1485), Between 55 to 64 (1389), and Between 45 to 54 (1328).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 1088 people, followed by White: Gypsy with a total of 80.
Regarding education, 351 adults have Level 2, while 300 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (165), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (129).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (676), followed by No religion (604).
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 Never worked and long-term unemployed (350) followed by Routine occupations (345), and Small employers and own account workers (316).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Other (984), and 361 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2217) and Europe: Non-EU countries (48).