Hamilton Mews is in Queenborough and in Swale district. ME11 5DU is located in the Queenborough and Halfway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sittingbourne and Sheppey. This postcode has been in use since 2018-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hamilton Mews, Queenborough, ME11 5DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME11 5JL, ME11 5BL, ME11 5JQ, ME11 5JF, ME11 5DH, ME11 5JN, ME11 5JX, ME11 5JT, ME11 5BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME11 5DU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 47.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 50% | 52.6% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ME11 5DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.8% | 53.6% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 5.8% | -7.5% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 0.5% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 58.9% | 18.5% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 31.2% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 9.8% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around ME11 5DU this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.5% | 9.1% | -35.4% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 12.5% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 16.8% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 9.1% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 26.4% | 17.8% | 16.9% | 9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.6% | 24% | 17.4% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.9% | 89.4% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 91.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 90.5% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 6.7% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.5% | 37.2% | 23.3% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hamilton Mews was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.8% lower than the Queenborough and Halfway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hamilton Mews has the 21st lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Queenborough and Halfway and the 175th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 180.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Hamilton Mews First Avenue, Queenborough, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2022-10-17 | £243,242 |
| 4 Hamilton Mews, Queenborough, Kent Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £205,000 | 2018-12-14 | £250,832 |
| 3 Hamilton Mews, Queenborough, Kent Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £205,000 | 2018-11-27 | £248,418 |
| 8 Hamilton Mews, Queenborough, Kent Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £203,500 | 2018-11-27 | £246,600 |
| 7 Hamilton Mews, Queenborough, Kent Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £202,500 | 2018-11-27 | £245,388 |
ME11 5DU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ME11 5DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenborough School and Nursery Edward Road , ME11 5DF | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Minster Primary School St George's Avenue , ME12 1ET | 3out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halfway Houses Primary School Danley Road , ME12 3AP | 3out of 4 | 3,284 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School New Road , ME12 1BW | 3out of 4 | 3,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Street Primary School Rose Street , ME12 1AW | 3out of 4 | 3,636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey Minster Road , ME12 3JQ | 2out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott Park School 18-20 Marina Drive , Minster-on-Sea ME12 2DP | - not rated | 4,503 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brogdale CIC The Stables, Culnells Farm , School Lane ME9 8QJ | - not rated | 5,391 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosuns | 9 High Street, Queenborough | 784 yd | |
| Luna's Cafe Restaurant | 3 Railway Terrace, Queenborough | 786 yd | |
| Castle Connections Cafe | Queenborough Library, Railway Terrace | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushenden Club | Rushenden Road, Queenborough | 270 yd | |
| The Admiral's Arm / Olivero's / West Street Tapas | The Admirals Arm, Trafalgar Court | 717 yd | |
| The Flying Dutchman | 19 High Street, Queenborough | 794 yd | |
| Queenborough Yacht Club | 7 High Street, Queenborough | 794 yd | |
| Queenborough Bowls Club | Bowling Green, Borough Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Fish Bar | 6 Railway Terrace, Queenborough | 786 yd | |
| Queenborough Kebab And Pizza | 5 Railway Terrace, Queenborough | 786 yd | |
| Miramar Chinese Takeaway | 14 Woodhall Terrace, High Street | 857 yd | |
| Subway | Unit H2, Neatscourt Retail Park | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3 Main Road, Queenborough | 933 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 429.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.