Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

ESTUARY ROAD, ME12 1DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESTUARY ROAD, ME12 1DZ.

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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 1DZ 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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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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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME12 1DZ'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. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.

home £258,571 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME12 1DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Estuary Road, 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 1DZ represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £258k, up 6.7% year-on-year. 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 1DZ 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 1DZ. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 200,000

3 sales · Mean £ 215,000

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

5 sales · Mean £ 258,400

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

ME12 1DZ has low crime rates — 44 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 offences110
Anti-social behaviour44
Criminal damage and arson35
Public order10
Other theft10

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 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 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
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Albion Bar0.9 km
  • Belle And Lion0.7 km
  • St Georges Bowls Club0.4 km
  • The Goat Inn0.7 km
  • The Red Lion1.0 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Arizona Diner0.6 km
  • Beach Street Kiosk0.7 km
  • Big V Caribbean Flavours0.7 km
  • Eat Out Today0.4 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

24 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
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Botany Close0.2 km
  • Wheatsheaf Gardens0.2 km
  • Wheatsheaf Gardens0.2 km
  • First Avenue0.3 km
  • Medway Road0.3 km