Postcode ME12 1JL is located in an urban city, within the Sheerness ward of Swale in the South East region, and forms part of the Sheerness West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sheerness West is £30,700 per year. The nearest station is Queenborough located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Sheerness West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,383 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Sheerness West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Sheerness West is £30,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME12 1JL.
Sheerness West near ME12 1JL has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Queenborough located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Queenborough | N/A | Walking directions to Queenborough |
| 1 mi | Sheerness-On-Sea | N/A | Walking directions to Sheerness-On-Sea |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Sheerness area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £355,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £235,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £277,500 |
| Terraced | 61 | £205,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sheerness
In the ME12 1JL postcode area, located within Sheerness West, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME12 1JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | SS Convenience Store | 124 Queens Way, Sheerness, ME12 1LL | Walking directions to SS Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Avenue Food & Wine | 179-181 St George's Avenue, Sheerness, ME12 1DS | Walking directions to Avenue Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Swale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.