Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

EDWARD ROAD, ME11 5DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWARD ROAD, ME11 5DF.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 37,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME11 5DF 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.

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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 36, ME11 5DF 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.

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

ME11 5DF is a mixed residential area on Edward Road, 0.5km from Queenborough in Queenborough. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Queenborough and Halfway ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

Within the ME11 district, this postcode is characterised by 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.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for ME11 5DF are sourced from Output Area E00124835 (shared with 7 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 5DF. 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

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

Crime around ME11 5DF is moderate at 85 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 offences55
Shoplifting46
Other theft17
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour15

school Local Schools

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Queenborough School and Nursery

Outstanding475 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.6 km
  • GHM Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Petrol Station - Morrisons0.6 km
  • Shell Queenborough0.6 km
  • Best One0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Five Bridges0.6 km
  • Sheppey Sports Club1.0 km
  • Queenborough Bowls Club0.2 km
  • Queenborough Yacht Club1.0 km
  • The Aviator0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Creams0.6 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • Starbucks0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Co-op0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queenborough0.4 km
  • Sheerness-On-Sea2.8 km
  • Swale2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Stanley Avenue0.1 km
  • Stanley Avenue0.2 km
  • Queenborough Corner0.2 km
  • Queenborough Corner0.2 km
  • Queenborough Rail Station0.4 km