ME12 1DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fleet 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 1DW 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £267k. 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00124923 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLEET AVENUE, ME12 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLEET AVENUE, ME12 1DW.
319
40
£ 30,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME12 1DW 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.
Area Character
ME12 1DW 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME12 1DW. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 242,500
2 sales · Mean £ 242,500
Semi-Detached
£ 217,500
4 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME12 1DW is moderate at 60 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.
school Local Schools
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Rose Street Primary School
West Minster Primary School
Richmond Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Austins News 4 U Ltd0.7 km
- Bialy Orzel0.7 km
- Broadway Corner Shop0.7 km
- Broadway Mni Mart1.0 km
- Creations By Chloe0.6 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Queens Head0.7 km
- Sheppey Little Theatre0.8 km
- The Flying Sheep0.6 km
- The Rendezvous Bar0.6 km
- The Royal Hotel0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Age UK Sheppey0.7 km
- Amanda Janes Tea Company0.6 km
- Beano Cafe0.5 km
- Island Fish Bar Ltd0.6 km
- King's Bingo (Acaclian Leisure Ltd)0.8 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Choi's Chinese Food Takeaway0.5 km
- Curry King0.6 km
- Direct Pizza0.5 km
- Favourite Chicken And Ribs0.6 km
- Fisherman Catch0.8 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea0.5 km
- Queenborough2.2 km
- Swale5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Medway Road0.2 km
- Medway Road0.2 km
- Botany Close0.3 km
- First Avenue0.3 km
- Wheatsheaf Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME121DW · Data under Open Government Licence