Sunnyside Avenue is in Minster On Sea, Sheerness and in Swale district. ME12 2RA is located in the Sheppey Central 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 Sunnyside Avenue, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 2RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME12 3DY, ME12 2RD, ME12 3LS, ME12 2EJ, ME12 2EQ, ME12 2EH, ME12 2EL, ME12 3LR, ME12 2EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME12 2RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.6% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.4% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.7% | 33.6% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 50.2% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 8.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 43.1% | 39.9% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 41.3% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 14.2% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 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.
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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 25.5% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 16% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 20.2% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 19.3% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 7% | 4.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.3% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 99.3% | 97.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 97.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunnyside Avenue was 71.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% lower than the Queenborough and Halfway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunnyside Avenue has the 28th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Queenborough and Halfway and the 211th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.6%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Sunnyside Avenue, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-04-27 | £296,296 |
| 70 Sunnyside Avenue, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2017-10-27 | £306,351 |
| 82 Sunnyside Avenue, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2017-04-21 | £307,592 |
| 70 Sunnyside Avenue, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2010-11-19 | £251,451 |
| 54 Sunnyside Avenue, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,950 | 2010-10-08 | £303,578 |
ME12 2RA 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thistle Hill Academy Aspen Drive , Minster-on-Sea ME12 3UD | 2out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halfway Houses Primary School Danley Road , ME12 3AP | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minster in Sheppey Primary School Brecon Chase , Minster ME12 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School Chequers Road , ME12 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Academy Unity Street , ME12 2ET | 2out of 4 | 2,367 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 | 726 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 | 437 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCRG Care Group | Sheppey Community Hospital, Plover Road | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harps Inn | Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max's Traditional Fish And Chips | 29 Trafalgar Parade, The Broadway | 252 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Isle Of Sheppey Academy (Closed) Minster Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Oasis Academy Isle Of Sheppey (East Site) Minster Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 932 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 | 4.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 4.2% |
| 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 | 57.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.