ME11 5BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Flanagan Avenue, 0.3km from Rushenden in Queenborough. Administratively it sits within Queenborough and Halfway ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
Within the ME11 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £279k, down 6.2% year-on-year. 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 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00189748 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLANAGAN AVENUE, ME11 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLANAGAN AVENUE, ME11 5BL.
285
27
£ 37,700 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME11 5BL 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
No single demographic signal dominates ME11 5BL — age 27, 55% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (27) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 6.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME11 5BL. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 239,750
30 sales · Mean £ 237,516
Detached
£ 261,250
8 sales · Mean £ 272,810
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME11 5BL is moderate at 59 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
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Rushenden Club0.2 km
- Queenborough Bowls Club0.9 km
- Queenborough Yacht Club0.7 km
- The Admiral's Arm / Olivero's / West Street Tapas0.7 km
- The Flying Dutchman0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- Miramar Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Queenborough Kebab And Pizza0.7 km
- The Golden Fish Bar0.7 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Best One0.8 km
- Queenborough Stores0.7 km
- Queenborough Town Council Emergency Food Bank0.8 km
- Sole Trawler - Chiller Store0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Bosuns0.7 km
- Castle Connections Cafe0.7 km
- Ken's Cafe Queenborough0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queenborough0.8 km
- Swale2.3 km
- Sheerness-On-Sea3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cullet Drive0.2 km
- First Avenue0.2 km
- First Avenue0.2 km
- Swale Avenue0.2 km
- Rolling Mill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME115BL · Data under Open Government Licence