Marine Parade is in Sheerness and in Swale district. ME12 2BD 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 Marine Parade, Sheerness, ME12 2BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME12 2AZ, ME12 2AY, ME12 2QD, ME12 2QB, ME12 2PY, ME12 2PZ, ME12 2BB, ME12 2AX, ME12 2PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME12 2BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.1% | 50.5% | 5.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 54.9% | 49.5% | -5.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 2BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 48.7% | 51.4% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 24.3% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Separated | 7% | 3.3% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 17.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 37.3% | 41% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 36.1% | -7.1% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 15.3% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 ME12 2BD this area, 29.8% 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 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 29.8% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 12.6% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 16.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 19.1% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 15.3% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.9% | 94% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 89.9% | 89.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 90.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 30.6% | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.5% | 37.2% | 25.3% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 46.2% | -16.3% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marine Parade was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Sheerness average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Marine Parade, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-05-23 | £370,744 |
| 52 Marine Parade, Sheerness, Kent Other, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-11-29 | £290,000 |
| 45 Marine Parade, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-10-11 | £315,739 |
| 58A Marine Parade, Sheerness, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2022-04-14 | £51,946 |
| 58B Marine Parade, Sheerness, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-10-15 | £177,270 |
ME12 2BD 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 | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Academy Unity Street , ME12 2ET | 2out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Street Primary School Rose Street , ME12 1AW | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School New Road , ME12 1BW | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Minster Primary School St George's Avenue , ME12 1ET | 3out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halfway Houses Primary School Danley Road , ME12 3AP | 3out of 4 | 2,075 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 | 2,674 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 | 2,662 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle Of Sheppey Sailing Club | Sheppey Yacht Club, Marine Parade | 241 yd | |
| Cains Amusement | 11 Neptune Terrace, Sheerness | 349 yd | |
| King's Bingo (Acaclian Leisure Ltd) | Bingo Hall And Social Club, Broadway | 712 yd | |
| Age UK Sheppey | Rosemary House, 43 Trinity Road | 747 yd | |
| Rose Cafe | 240-248 High Street, Sheerness | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heights Of Alma | 1 Alma Street, Sheerness | 184 yd | |
| Ays The Little Boozer | 10 Marine Parade, Sheerness | 325 yd | |
| Neptune Snooker Club | 13 Neptune Terrace, Sheerness | 345 yd | |
| Ship On Shore | Marine Parade, Sheerness | 581 yd | |
| Sheppey Little Theatre | 32 - 36 Meyrick Road, Sheerness | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Fish Bar | 3A Richmond Street, Sheerness | 224 yd | |
| Miramar Chinese Foods | 2 Clyde Street, Sheerness | 293 yd | |
| The Kings Ferry Tandoori | 39B Broadway, Sheerness | 712 yd | |
| Fisherman Catch | 39A Broadway, Sheerness | 712 yd | |
| Sheerness Fish Bar | 203 High Street, Sheerness | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 110 - 116 High Street, Sheerness | 870 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 3, 90 - 102 High Street | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Isle Of Sheppey (West Site) Marine Parade | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Isle Of Sheppey Academy (West Site) (Closed) Jefferson Road | grass pitches | 236 yd |
| Seager Road Sports Ground Seager Road | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Sheppey Leisure Complex BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 890 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.