Augustine Road is in Minster On Sea, Sheerness and in Swale district. ME12 2LZ is located in the Minster Cliffs 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 Augustine Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 2LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME12 2BS, ME12 2RE, ME12 2LY, ME12 2LX, ME12 2NA, ME12 2LQ, ME12 2HU, ME12 2LH, ME12 2LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME12 2LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 50.8% | 48.9% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.1% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ME12 2LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.8% | 29% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 51.9% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 43.3% | 42.9% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 37.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 20.3% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 13% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 15.6% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 7.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 20.3% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 21% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.4% | 95.9% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 96.4% | 96.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 96.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Augustine Road was 59.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.3% lower than the Minster Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Augustine Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Minster Cliffs and the 217th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touchwood Augustine Road, Sheerness, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-02-09 | £499,866 |
| Daffodil Augustine Road, Sheerness, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-09-30 | £249,493 |
| Morland House Augustine Road, Sheerness, Kent Other, an established residential building | £439,950 | 2022-04-14 | £435,304 |
| Divertimento Augustine Road, Sheerness, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2015-07-22 | £460,499 |
| Mirage Augustine Road, Sheerness, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2014-02-17 | £407,526 |
ME12 2LZ 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 | 160 |
| Retired | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minster in Sheppey Primary School Brecon Chase , Minster ME12 2HX | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School Chequers Road , ME12 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistle Hill Academy Aspen Drive , Minster-on-Sea ME12 3UD | 2out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halfway Houses Primary School Danley Road , ME12 3AP | 3out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Academy Unity Street , ME12 2ET | 2out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,935 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 | 847 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Oyster Cafe | Cafe, Little Oyster Residential Home | 398 yd | |
| Banks Restaurant | 428 Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 720 yd | |
| Spice Of India | 10 High Street, Minster-on-sea | 790 yd | |
| The Abbey Cake Shop | 1 Chapel Street, Minster-on-sea | 852 yd | |
| The Sweet Hut | Minster Leas Hut, The Leas | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minster Working Men's Club | Minster Working Mens Club, 1 Union Road | 668 yd | |
| The Playa | The Leas, Minster-on-sea | 741 yd | |
| The Highlanders | Highlander, 13 High Street | 787 yd | |
| Charisma Cocktail Bar | Kings Arms, 2 High Street | 794 yd | |
| Abbey Hotel | The Abbey Hotel, The Broadway | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miramar | 4 High Street, Minster-on-sea | 775 yd | |
| Hundal Kebab House Limited | 29 High Street, Minster-on-sea | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 19-23 Queens Road, Minster-on-sea | 620 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.