St Georges Avenue is in Sheerness and in Swale district. ME12 1QX 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 St Georges Avenue, Sheerness, ME12 1QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME12 1YA, ME12 1XZ, ME12 1UJ, ME12 1UF, ME12 1UH, ME12 1UN, ME12 1XY, ME12 1QU, ME12 1UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME12 1QX has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 50.7% | 48% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 1QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 48.2% | 53.7% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 25.2% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 3.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 14.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.9% | 43.7% | 12.8% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 36.6% | -5.5% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 13.9% | -6.6% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 ME12 1QX this area, 38.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 11.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.2% | 38.9% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 20.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 12.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.7% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 11.3% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -22.5% |
| Other | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91.7% | 90.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 89.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 88.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.7% | 13.5% | 15.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57% | 37.2% | 19.8% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Georges Avenue was 46.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.0% lower than the Sheerness average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Georges Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Sheerness and the 158th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% 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 St Georges Avenue, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2024-02-16 | £155,100 |
| 30 St Georges Avenue, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2023-12-07 | £192,461 |
| 4 St Georges Avenue, Sheerness, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-10-10 | £70,755 |
| 6 St Georges Avenue, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-02-10 | £182,225 |
| 34 St Georges Avenue, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £160,500 | 2023-01-16 | £157,772 |
ME12 1QX area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Other | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Street Primary School Rose Street , ME12 1AW | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School New Road , ME12 1BW | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Academy Unity Street , ME12 2ET | 2out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Minster Primary School St George's Avenue , ME12 1ET | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halfway Houses Primary School Danley Road , ME12 3AP | 3out of 4 | 2,059 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 | 2,701 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 | 3,029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheerness Salvation Army | Salvation Army Hall, 163 High Street | 104 yd | |
| Rose Cafe | 240-248 High Street, Sheerness | 150 yd | |
| Rumour | 109 High Street, Sheerness | 247 yd | |
| Beano Cafe | 97 - 99 High Street, Sheerness | 247 yd | |
| Age UK Sheppey | Rosemary House, 43 Trinity Road | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The United Masonic Club | Masonic Hall, 1 St Georges Avenue | 4 yd | |
| The Pilot's Rest | 193 High Street, Sheerness | 87 yd | |
| The Castle Tavern | 210 High Street, Sheerness | 116 yd | |
| The Rendezvous Bar | 190 High Street, Sheerness | 136 yd | |
| Queens Head | 264 High Street, Sheerness | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheerness Fish Bar | 203 High Street, Sheerness | 80 yd | |
| Sheppey Grill | 207-209 High Street, Sheerness | 80 yd | |
| Spice Island | 205 High Street, Sheerness | 80 yd | |
| Choi's Chinese Food Takeaway | 171 High Street, Sheerness | 116 yd | |
| Usta Pizza And Charcoal Grill | The Crown, 148 High Street | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 110 - 116 High Street, Sheerness | 284 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 3, 90 - 102 High Street | 284 yd | |
| Tesco | Bridge Road, Sheerness | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Street Primary School ROSE STREET | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Sheppey Leisure Complex BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 585 yd |
| Inshape & Body Care (Closed) THE TREADMILL THE TREADMILL RAILWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 609 yd |
| Festival Playing Field New Road | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Co-Op Sports And Social Club ST. GEORGES AVENUE | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Isle Of Sheppey Academy (West Site) (Closed) Jefferson Road | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Oasis Academy Isle Of Sheppey (West Site) Marine Parade | grass pitches | 976 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.