Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

BROAD STREET, ME12 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROAD STREET, ME12 1EA.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 30,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME12 1EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

ME12 1EA is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £253k. Property prices are trending down 4.8% year-on-year.

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

ME12 1EA is an up-and-coming urban area on Broad Street, 0.1km from Mile Town in Sheerness. Administratively it sits within Sheerness ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ME12 1EA is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, down 4.8% 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00124918 (shared with 12 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 1EA. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 247,500

1 sales · Mean £ 247,500

Semi-Detached

£ 232,500

2 sales · Mean £ 232,500

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

Crime rates near ME12 1EA are high at 147 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 offences281
Anti-social behaviour184
Shoplifting123
Criminal damage and arson98
Other theft47

school Local Schools

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Rose Street Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils0.2 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.3 km
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West Minster Primary School

Good521 pupils0.9 km
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Richmond Academy

Good339 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Austins News 4 U Ltd0.5 km
  • Bialy Orzel0.4 km
  • Broadway Corner Shop0.5 km
  • Broadway Mni Mart0.7 km
  • Cheema Brothers0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Ays The Little Boozer0.8 km
  • Heights Of Alma0.9 km
  • Neptune Snooker Club0.8 km
  • Queens Head0.5 km
  • Sheppey Little Theatre0.6 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Age UK Sheppey0.4 km
  • Amanda Janes Tea Company0.3 km
  • Beano Cafe0.3 km
  • Cains Amusement0.8 km
  • Island Fish Bar Ltd0.3 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Choi's Chinese Food Takeaway0.3 km
  • Curry King0.4 km
  • Direct Pizza0.3 km
  • Family Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Favourite Chicken And Ribs0.4 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea0.4 km
  • Queenborough2.4 km
  • Swale5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Nore Close0.2 km
  • First Avenue0.3 km
  • Botany Close0.3 km