Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

CARLTON AVENUE, ME12 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON AVENUE, ME12 1DT.

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Population

340

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 30,700 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME12 1DT 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.

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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME12 1DT's 62% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

ME12 1DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carlton Avenue, 0.4km from Mile Town in Sheerness. Administratively it sits within Sheerness ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

For families considering a move, ME12 1DT represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. 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 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00124927 (shared with 4 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 1DT. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 192,500

4 sales · Mean £ 198,750

Semi-Detached

£ 229,000

3 sales · Mean £ 231,000

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

ME12 1DT has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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 offences115
Anti-social behaviour61
Criminal damage and arson37
Other theft12
Public order12

school Local Schools

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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.4 km
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Rose Street Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils0.5 km
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West Minster Primary School

Good521 pupils0.5 km
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Richmond Academy

Good339 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • 3A Wines0.8 km
  • B A Fitch Ltd0.8 km
  • Boyce's Bakery0.8 km
  • Kent Commuity Pantry0.5 km
  • Poundstretcher Limited0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Belle And Lion0.8 km
  • St Georges Bowls Club0.3 km
  • The Goat Inn0.8 km
  • Queens Head0.6 km
  • Sheppey Little Theatre0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Arizona Diner0.7 km
  • Beach Street Kiosk0.8 km
  • Big V Caribbean Flavours0.8 km
  • Eat Out Today0.5 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Cyprus Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Masala Reef0.7 km
  • New China0.7 km
  • Sandhu Fresh Fry0.1 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea0.7 km
  • Queenborough2.0 km
  • Swale4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Botany Close0.1 km
  • Wheatsheaf Gardens0.1 km
  • Wheatsheaf Gardens0.1 km
  • First Avenue0.2 km
  • Nore Close0.3 km