Penny Cress Road is in Minster On Sea, Sheerness and in Swale district. ME12 3AN is located in the Sheppey Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sittingbourne and Sheppey. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penny Cress Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME12 3RD, ME12 3AQ, ME12 3AW, ME12 3RP, ME12 3RS, ME12 3RA, ME12 3LY, ME12 3ER, ME12 3HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME12 3AN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 49.8% | 48.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 3AN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 27.9% | 33.6% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 51.2% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 51.8% | 49% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 11.9% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 15.5% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9.1% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 20.6% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 22.2% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 26.2% | 15.0% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.2% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.9% | 92.9% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 95.2% | 94.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 95.2% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penny Cress Road was 11.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.7% lower than the Queenborough and Halfway average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Penny Cress Road has the lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Queenborough and Halfway and the 21st lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Penny Cress Road, Sheerness, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-06-27 | £320,532 |
| 31 Penny Cress Road, Sheerness, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-02-11 | £451,929 |
| 11 Penny Cress Road, Sheerness, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £448,000 | 2024-02-08 | £471,453 |
| 79 Penny Cress Road, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £109,500 | 2023-04-28 | £113,663 |
| 67 Penny Cress Road, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-05-24 | £281,752 |
ME12 3AN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 961 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halfway Houses Primary School Danley Road , ME12 3AP | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minster in Sheppey Primary School Brecon Chase , Minster ME12 2HX | 3out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School Chequers Road , ME12 3QU | 3out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenborough School and Nursery Edward Road , ME11 5DF | - not rated | 2,544 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 996 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 | 1,594 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 | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheppey Rugby Football Club | Lower Road, Minster-on-sea | 363 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheppey Rugby Club LOWER ROAD | grass pitches | 161 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.