ME11 5BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beasley Close, 0.4km from Rushenden in Queenborough. Administratively it sits within Queenborough and Halfway ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
Day-to-day life in ME11 5BF has the character of a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for ME11 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00189748 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEASLEY CLOSE, ME11 5BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEASLEY CLOSE, ME11 5BF.
285
27
£ 37,700 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME11 5BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ME11 5BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 27, 55% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME11 5BF. The average age is 27.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 239,747
6 sales · Mean £ 243,999
Terraced
£ 195,995
7 sales · Mean £ 194,069
Detached
£ 249,000
1 sales · Mean £ 249,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME11 5BF has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Queenborough School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- B And M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- GHM Stores Limited0.9 km
- Petrol Station - Morrisons0.9 km
- Best One0.8 km
- Queenborough Stores0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Rushenden Club0.2 km
- The Five Bridges0.9 km
- Queenborough Bowls Club0.8 km
- Queenborough Yacht Club0.8 km
- The Admiral's Arm / Olivero's / West Street Tapas0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Burger King0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Creams0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Co-op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Subway0.8 km
- Miramar Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Queenborough Kebab And Pizza0.7 km
- The Golden Fish Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queenborough0.8 km
- Swale2.2 km
- Sheerness-On-Sea3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cullet Drive0.1 km
- First Avenue0.1 km
- First Avenue0.1 km
- Swale Avenue0.2 km
- Rolling Mill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME115BF · Data under Open Government Licence