Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

STERLING ROAD, ME11 5BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STERLING ROAD, ME11 5BY.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 37,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME11 5BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME11 5BY spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME11 5BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sterling Road, 0.3km from Queenborough in Queenborough. Administratively it sits within Queenborough and Halfway ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £240k. 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 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00124844 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME11 5BY. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

9 sales · Mean £ 214,888

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around ME11 5BY is moderate at 67 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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Shoplifting32
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour15

school Local Schools

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Queenborough School and Nursery

Outstanding475 pupils0.3 km
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West Minster Primary School

Good521 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • GHM Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Petrol Station - Morrisons0.8 km
  • Shell Queenborough0.8 km
  • Best One0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Five Bridges0.8 km
  • Queenborough Bowls Club0.3 km
  • Queenborough Yacht Club0.7 km
  • The Admiral's Arm / Olivero's / West Street Tapas0.8 km
  • The Aviator0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Creams0.8 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Starbucks0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Co-op0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Miramar Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Queenborough Kebab And Pizza0.3 km
  • The Golden Fish Bar0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queenborough0.2 km
  • Sheerness-On-Sea2.7 km
  • Swale2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Queenborough Rail Station0.2 km
  • Stanley Avenue0.2 km
  • Queenborough Rail Station0.2 km
  • Queenborough Railway Station0.2 km
  • Queenborough Rail Station0.2 km