Neptune Terrace is in Sheerness and in Swale district. ME12 2AN 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 Neptune Terrace, Sheerness, ME12 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME12 2AA, ME12 2AW, ME12 2AB, ME12 2AL, ME12 2NZ, ME12 2AP, ME12 2AH, ME12 1TS, ME12 2NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME12 2AN is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 51.8% | 45.5% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 54.5% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 2AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 41.9% | 44% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.1% | 25.9% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 14.7% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 16.3% | 7.1% | -9.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69%) 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 | 29.8% | 32.5% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -15.9% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 36.5% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 20.6% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 8.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.5% | 25.8% | -17.7% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 17.4% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 18.9% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 15.2% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 14% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.9% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.7% | 91.6% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 92.5% | 89.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 89% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 30.5% | 13.5% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.3% | 37.2% | 21.1% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Neptune Terrace was 223.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.4% higher than the Sheerness average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Neptune Terrace has the 10th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Sheerness and the 43rd highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Sheppey Cottages Neptune Terrace, Sheerness, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-09-12 | £125,000 |
| Flat 5 Sheppey Cottages Neptune Terrace, Sheerness, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-03-07 | £89,427 |
| Flat 1 Sheppey Cottages Neptune Terrace, Sheerness, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2022-07-25 | £119,167 |
| Flat 4 Sheppey Cottages Neptune Terrace, Sheerness, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2014-04-25 | £112,856 |
| Flat 4 Sheppey Cottages Neptune Terrace, Sheerness, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2005-04-11 | £134,703 |
ME12 2AN area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Other | 30 |
| Unemployed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Academy Unity Street , ME12 2ET | 2out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School New Road , ME12 1BW | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Minster Primary School St George's Avenue , ME12 1ET | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halfway Houses Primary School Danley Road , ME12 3AP | 3out of 4 | 2,275 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 | 2,899 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 | 2,989 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cains Amusement | 11 Neptune Terrace, Sheerness | 35 yd | |
| King's Bingo (Acaclian Leisure Ltd) | Bingo Hall And Social Club, Broadway | 335 yd | |
| Age UK Sheppey | Rosemary House, 43 Trinity Road | 433 yd | |
| Amanda Janes Tea Company | 126 High Street, Sheerness | 530 yd | |
| Island Fish Bar Ltd | 120-122 High Street, Sheerness | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune Snooker Club | 13 Neptune Terrace, Sheerness | 40 yd | |
| Ays The Little Boozer | 10 Marine Parade, Sheerness | 75 yd | |
| Sheppey Little Theatre | 32 - 36 Meyrick Road, Sheerness | 227 yd | |
| Heights Of Alma | 1 Alma Street, Sheerness | 261 yd | |
| The Royal Hotel | Royal Hotel, 29 Broadway | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miramar Chinese Foods | 2 Clyde Street, Sheerness | 318 yd | |
| Fisherman Catch | 39A Broadway, Sheerness | 335 yd | |
| The Kings Ferry Tandoori | 39B Broadway, Sheerness | 335 yd | |
| Family Fish Bar | 3A Richmond Street, Sheerness | 395 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 18 Broadway, Sheerness | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 110 - 116 High Street, Sheerness | 533 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 3, 90 - 102 High Street | 533 yd | |
| Tesco | Bridge Road, Sheerness | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheppey Leisure Complex BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 506 yd |
| Isle Of Sheppey Academy (West Site) (Closed) Jefferson Road | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Oasis Academy Isle Of Sheppey (West Site) Marine Parade | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Rose Street Primary School ROSE STREET | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Seager Road Sports Ground Seager Road | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Inshape & Body Care (Closed) THE TREADMILL THE TREADMILL RAILWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 960 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.