Postcode ME12 1QU 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 high crime levels, with around 117.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sheerness West is £30,700 per year. The nearest station is Sheerness-On-Sea located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Sheerness West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 771 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Sheerness West has a high crime rate, with approximately 117.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.3% 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 1QU.
Sheerness West near ME12 1QU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Sheerness area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £355,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £240,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £195,000 |
10 years price trend in Sheerness
In the ME12 1QU postcode area, located within Sheerness West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.