Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

CECIL AVENUE, ME12 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CECIL AVENUE, ME12 1DU.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 30,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME12 1DU 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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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

ME12 1DU is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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

ME12 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cecil Avenue, 0.3km from Mile Town in Sheerness. Administratively it sits within Sheerness ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

For families considering a move, ME12 1DU represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00124923 (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 ME12 1DU. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

11 sales · Mean £ 204,090

Detached

£ 287,497

2 sales · Mean £ 287,497

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

Crime around ME12 1DU is moderate at 58 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 offences138
Anti-social behaviour60
Criminal damage and arson41
Other theft18
Public order14

school Local Schools

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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.3 km
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Rose Street Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils0.4 km
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West Minster Primary School

Good521 pupils0.6 km
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Richmond Academy

Good339 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • 3A Wines0.7 km
  • B A Fitch Ltd0.7 km
  • Boyce's Bakery0.7 km
  • Kent Commuity Pantry0.4 km
  • Poundstretcher Limited0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Albion Bar0.9 km
  • Belle And Lion0.7 km
  • St Georges Bowls Club0.4 km
  • The Goat Inn0.7 km
  • Queens Head0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Arizona Diner0.6 km
  • Beach Street Kiosk0.7 km
  • Big V Caribbean Flavours0.7 km
  • Eat Out Today0.5 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Blue Town Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Cyprus Kebab And Pizza0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Masala Reef0.6 km
  • New China0.6 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea0.6 km
  • Queenborough2.1 km
  • Swale5.0 km

Bus Stops

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