St Katherine Road is in Minster On Sea, Sheerness and in Swale district. ME12 3AH is located in the Queenborough and Halfway 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 Katherine Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME12 3TL, ME12 3AR, ME12 3AL, ME12 3DN, ME12 3TE, ME12 3UG, ME12 3AP, ME12 3UH, ME12 3EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME12 3AH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 51.5% | 47.6% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 52.4% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 37.9% | 39.1% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 47% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.1% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 37.2% | 47.5% | 10.3% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 35.3% | -7.0% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 23.2% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 13.8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 19.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 18.9% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 16.1% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.9% | 94.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 96.2% | 94.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 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 | 96.2% | 94.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Katherine Road was 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.4% lower than the Queenborough and Halfway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Katherine Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Queenborough and Halfway and the 201st highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 St Katherine Road, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-03-17 | £269,385 |
| 11 St Katherine Road, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-11-25 | £271,440 |
| 4 St Katherine Road, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-11-17 | £256,898 |
| 2A St Katherine Road, Sheerness, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-05-07 | £266,216 |
| 13 St Katherine Road, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £218,500 | 2021-04-23 | £250,041 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway Houses Primary School Danley Road , ME12 3AP | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Academy Unity Street , ME12 2ET | 2out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Minster Primary School St George's Avenue , ME12 1ET | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Street Primary School Rose Street , ME12 1AW | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School New Road , ME12 1BW | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,160 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 | 1,688 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 Golf Club | Power Station Road, Minster-on-sea | 132 yd | |
| Stones Coffee Shop Ltd | Cafe, Stones Garden Centre | 263 yd | |
| Koh-I-Noor Indian Restaurant | 6A Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 532 yd | |
| Halfway Grill | 6 Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 532 yd | |
| Mem's Mezze | Halfway House, Halfway Road | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shisha Bar | 2 Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 564 yd | |
| The Heritage | 17-19 Minster Road, Minster-On-Sea | 570 yd | |
| Sheerness East Working Men's Club | 47 Queenborough Road, Halfway | 704 yd | |
| Sheppey Sports Club | Canning Town Sports Club, Queenborough Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway Chinese | 3 Queenborough Road, Halfway | 545 yd | |
| Halfway Pizza | 9 Queenborough Road, Halfway | 545 yd | |
| Ministry Of Spice Limited / Taste Of India | 9A Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 566 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halfway Houses Primary School DANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Danley Middle School (Closed) Halfway Road | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Sheerness Driving Range (Closed) Halfway Road | golf | 462 yd |
| Sheerness Golf Club SHEERNESS GOLF CLUB SHEERNESS GOLF CLUB POWER STATION ROAD | golf | 502 yd |
| Sheerness East Working Mens Club QUEENBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Holm Park QUEENBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Isle Of Sheppey Academy (Closed) Minster Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Sheppey Sports Club QUEENBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Oasis Academy Isle Of Sheppey (East Site) Minster Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 998 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.