Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

BROADWAY, ME12 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADWAY, ME12 1AB.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME12 1AB 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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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

ME12 1AB is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 8% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.

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

ME12 1AB is an up-and-coming urban area on Broadway, 0.2km from Sheerness in Sheerness. Administratively it sits within Sheerness ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

For renters and young professionals, ME12 1AB offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (176 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 ME12 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00124899 (shared with 144 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 ME12 1AB. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 8%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near ME12 1AB are high at 176 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.

Violence and sexual offences368
Anti-social behaviour244
Shoplifting175
Criminal damage and arson118
Other theft51

school Local Schools

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Rose Street Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils0.3 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.6 km
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Richmond Academy

Good339 pupils0.9 km
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West Minster Primary School

Good521 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Austins News 4 U Ltd0.4 km
  • Bialy Orzel0.0 km
  • Broadway Corner Shop0.0 km
  • Broadway Mni Mart0.4 km
  • Cheema Brothers0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Ays The Little Boozer0.5 km
  • Heights Of Alma0.6 km
  • Neptune Snooker Club0.5 km
  • Queens Head0.5 km
  • Sheppey Little Theatre0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Age UK Sheppey0.2 km
  • Amanda Janes Tea Company0.1 km
  • Beano Cafe0.2 km
  • Cains Amusement0.5 km
  • Island Fish Bar Ltd0.1 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Choi's Chinese Food Takeaway0.3 km
  • Curry King0.4 km
  • Direct Pizza0.2 km
  • Family Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Favourite Chicken And Ribs0.0 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea0.3 km
  • Queenborough2.8 km
  • Swale5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Clock Tower0.0 km
  • Holy Trinity Church0.1 km
  • Holy Trinity Church0.1 km
  • Healthy Living Centre0.1 km
  • High Street East End0.2 km