ME11 5BS is a mixed residential area on Castlemere Avenue, 0.4km from Queenborough in Queenborough. Administratively it sits within Queenborough and Halfway ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.
For families considering a move, ME11 5BS represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for ME11 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00124835 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLEMERE AVENUE, ME11 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLEMERE AVENUE, ME11 5BS.
378
36
£ 37,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME11 5BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 36, ME11 5BS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME11 5BS. The average age is 36.2. 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 mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME11 5BS is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
8 nearby- B And M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- GHM Stores Limited0.6 km
- Petrol Station - Morrisons0.6 km
- Shell Queenborough0.7 km
- Best One0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Five Bridges0.6 km
- Queenborough Bowls Club0.1 km
- Queenborough Yacht Club0.8 km
- The Admiral's Arm / Olivero's / West Street Tapas0.9 km
- The Aviator0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Burger King0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Creams0.6 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Co-op0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Subway0.5 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Miramar Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Queenborough Kebab And Pizza0.4 km
- The Golden Fish Bar0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queenborough0.3 km
- Swale2.8 km
- Sheerness-On-Sea2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Stanley Avenue0.0 km
- Stanley Avenue0.1 km
- Queenborough Rail Station0.3 km
- Queenborough Rail Station0.3 km
- Queenborough Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME115BS · Data under Open Government Licence