Postcode ME12 2SS is located in an urban city, within the Sheerness ward of Swale in the South East region, and forms part of the Sheerness East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sheerness East is £43,348 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. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Vincent Gardens.
Sheerness East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,411 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Sheerness East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sheerness East is £43,348 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from ME12 2SS.
Sheerness East near ME12 2SS has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sheerness-On-Sea located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sheerness-On-Sea | N/A | Walking directions to Sheerness-On-Sea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Vincent Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Vincent Gardens |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 in Sheerness area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £330,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £132,500 |
| Detached | 4 | £256,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £207,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £270,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sheerness
In the ME12 2SS postcode area, located within Sheerness East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME12 2SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sunny's General Store | High Street, Swale, ME12 1UJ | Walking directions to Sunny's General Store |
| 0.1 mi | USave | 173-175 High Street, Sheerness, ME12 1UH | Walking directions to USave |
| 0.1 mi | Jack's | High Street, Swale, ME12 1UD | Walking directions to Jack's |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 110-116 High Street, Sheerness, ME12 1UB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 90-102 High Street, Sheerness, ME12 1UB | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
Elected local representatives for ME12 2SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Angela Harrison
Sheerness - Elected 4 May 2023
Dolley White
Sheerness - Elected 4 May 2023
Hayden Anthony Brawn
Sheerness - Elected 4 May 2023
Kevin McKenna
Sittingbourne and Sheppey - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.