Postcode ME12 3HW is located in an urban city, within the Queenborough and Halfway ward of Swale in the South East region, and forms part of the Minster South area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Minster South is £53,569 per year. The nearest station is Queenborough located about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Minster South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,075 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Minster South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Minster South is £53,569 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME12 3HW.
Minster South near ME12 3HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Queenborough located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £278,750 in Queenborough and Halfway area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £490,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £130,000 |
| Detached | 25 | £375,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £277,500 |
| Terraced | 31 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in Queenborough and Halfway
In the ME12 3HW postcode area, located within Minster South, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME12 3HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 4 Minster Road, Minster-on-Sea, ME12 3JD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 3HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashley Roy Arthur Shiel
Queenborough and Halfway - Elected 4 May 2023
Mike Whiting
Queenborough and Halfway - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Marchington
Queenborough and Halfway - 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.