ME12 1EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Holland Close, 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 1EB is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £255k. 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00124918 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLAND CLOSE, ME12 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLAND CLOSE, ME12 1EB.
328
39
£ 30,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME12 1EB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 39, ME12 1EB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 1EB. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 232,500
4 sales · Mean £ 231,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME12 1EB is above average at 108 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
Rose Street Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
West Minster Primary School
Richmond Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Austins News 4 U Ltd0.4 km
- Bialy Orzel0.5 km
- Broadway Corner Shop0.5 km
- Broadway Mni Mart0.7 km
- Cheema Brothers0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Ays The Little Boozer0.8 km
- Heights Of Alma0.9 km
- Neptune Snooker Club0.8 km
- Queens Head0.4 km
- Sheppey Little Theatre0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Age UK Sheppey0.4 km
- Amanda Janes Tea Company0.3 km
- Beano Cafe0.3 km
- Cafe And Bar - Kingsferry Club1.0 km
- Cains Amusement0.8 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Choi's Chinese Food Takeaway0.3 km
- Curry King0.3 km
- Direct Pizza0.3 km
- Family Fish Bar0.9 km
- Favourite Chicken And Ribs0.4 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea0.5 km
- Queenborough2.4 km
- Swale5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Nore Close0.2 km
- First Avenue0.2 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Botany Close0.2 km
- Aldi0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME121EB · Data under Open Government Licence