Postcode ME12 4RE is located in a rural village, within the Sheppey East ward of Swale in the South East region , and forms part of the Sheppey East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 211.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sheppey East is £38,100 per year. The nearest station is Whitstable located about 5.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Spinney.
Sheppey East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Sheppey East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 211.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Sheppey East is £38,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME12 4RE.
Sheppey East near ME12 4RE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 in Sheppey East area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £790,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £68,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £248,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £226,000 |
10 years price trend in Sheppey East
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Corrigans | 60-64 Leysdown Road, Leysdown-on-Sea, ME12 4RE | |
| 0.1 mi | Rose & Crown | 6 Leysdown Road, Leysdown-on-Sea, ME12 4RD | |
| 0.1 mi | Harts Bar | Leysdown Road, Swale, ME12 4RG |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.