Broadway is in Sheerness and in Swale district. ME12 1AA is located in the Sheerness electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sittingbourne and Sheppey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broadway, Sheerness, ME12 1AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME12 1RG, ME12 1TP, ME12 1AB, ME12 1RB, ME12 1TR, ME12 1TT, ME12 2PJ, ME12 1AF, ME12 2NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME12 1AA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 53% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 ME12 1AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% 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 | 49.3% | 52.9% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 18.1% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 7.3% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 15.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.2% | 31.2% | -10.0% | 48.4% | -17.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 36.3% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 20.4% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 9.9% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 23.3% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 20.9% | 2.9% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 18.2% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 17.4% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 10.6% | 1.9% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 90.7% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 82.1% | 91% | 8.9% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 14% | 5.7% | -8.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 91.6% | 11.0% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 10.8% | 5.4% | -5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 30.6% | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.8% | 37.2% | 22.6% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadway was 685.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 251.5% higher than the Sheerness average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Broadway has the 2nd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Sheerness and the 6th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 236.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Broadway, Sheerness, Kent Other, an established residential building | £20,090 | 2017-11-27 | £21,246 |
ME12 1AA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Street Primary School Rose Street , ME12 1AW | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School New Road , ME12 1BW | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Academy Unity Street , ME12 2ET | 2out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Minster Primary School St George's Avenue , ME12 1ET | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halfway Houses Primary School Danley Road , ME12 3AP | 3out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,085 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 | 3,287 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Bingo (Acaclian Leisure Ltd) | Bingo Hall And Social Club, Broadway | 69 yd | |
| Arizona Diner | 65 High Street, Sheerness | 218 yd | |
| Island Fish Bar Ltd | 120-122 High Street, Sheerness | 224 yd | |
| Amanda Janes Tea Company | 126 High Street, Sheerness | 234 yd | |
| Age UK Sheppey | Rosemary House, 43 Trinity Road | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Hotel | Royal Hotel, 29 Broadway | 104 yd | |
| Sheppey Little Theatre | 32 - 36 Meyrick Road, Sheerness | 212 yd | |
| Belle And Lion | The Belle And Lion, 22 - 24 High Street | 242 yd | |
| The Goat Inn | 6-8 High Street, Sheerness | 333 yd | |
| The Rendezvous Bar | 190 High Street, Sheerness | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherman Catch | 39A Broadway, Sheerness | 69 yd | |
| The Kings Ferry Tandoori | 39B Broadway, Sheerness | 70 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 18 Broadway, Sheerness | 135 yd | |
| Favourite Chicken And Ribs | 4 Broadway, Sheerness | 138 yd | |
| Subway | 77 High Street, Sheerness | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 110 - 116 High Street, Sheerness | 224 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 3, 90 - 102 High Street | 224 yd | |
| Tesco | Bridge Road, Sheerness | 395 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheppey Leisure Complex BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 135 yd |
| Rose Street Primary School ROSE STREET | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Inshape & Body Care (Closed) THE TREADMILL THE TREADMILL RAILWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| Festival Playing Field New Road | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Isle Of Sheppey Academy (West Site) (Closed) Jefferson Road | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Oasis Academy Isle Of Sheppey (West Site) Marine Parade | grass pitches | 954 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.