Belgrave Road is in Minster On Sea, Sheerness and in Swale district. ME12 3EB 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 Belgrave Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME12 3EA, ME12 3ED, ME12 3EE, ME12 3EF, ME12 3EG, ME12 3DX, ME12 3DE, ME12 3EN, ME12 3EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME12 3EB 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 | 49.3% | 50.5% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.5% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.2% | 33% | 10.8% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.9% | 48.2% | -15.7% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 10.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.8% | 51.9% | 12.1% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 35.8% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 10.5% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 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.
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 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 22.2% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 10% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 18.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.5% | 6.8% | -2.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 19.7% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 17.2% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 98.6% | 97.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 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 | 97.9% | 97.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belgrave Road was 175.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.5% higher than the Queenborough and Halfway average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Belgrave Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Queenborough and Halfway and the 64th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Belgrave Road, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-08-11 | £370,105 |
| 25 Belgrave Road, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-07-18 | £254,323 |
| 13 Belgrave Road, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-01-20 | £325,000 |
| 28 Belgrave Road, Sheerness, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-09-25 | £548,886 |
| 21 Belgrave Road, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2022-09-16 | £315,338 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenborough School and Nursery Edward Road , ME11 5DF | - not rated | 755 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halfway Houses Primary School Danley Road , ME12 3AP | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Minster Primary School St George's Avenue , ME12 1ET | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Academy Unity Street , ME12 2ET | 2out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School New Road , ME12 1BW | 3out of 4 | 2,447 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 | 1,497 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 | 2,528 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franzos/Pizza GoGo/Franz & Chicken/Dr Burger Ltd | Unit F3, Neatscourt Retail Park | 966 yd | |
| Mem's Mezze | Halfway House, Halfway Road | 987 yd | |
| Mr India Restaurant | 2 Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 1,005 yd | |
| Koh-I-Noor Indian Restaurant | 6A Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 1,038 yd | |
| Halfway Grill | 6 Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheppey Sports Club | Canning Town Sports Club, Queenborough Road | 343 yd | |
| Sheerness East Working Men's Club | 47 Queenborough Road, Halfway | 697 yd | |
| Sheppey Hall Bar | Borough Hall, Main Road | 907 yd | |
| Queenborough Bowls Club | Bowling Green, Borough Road | 984 yd | |
| The Shisha Bar | 2 Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway Chinese | 3 Queenborough Road, Halfway | 945 yd | |
| Halfway Pizza | 9 Queenborough Road, Halfway | 945 yd | |
| Ministry Of Spice Limited / Taste Of India | 9A Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 2, Neatscourt Retail Park | 1,046 yd | |
| Morrisons | Thomsett Way, Queenborough | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheppey Sports Club QUEENBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Holm Park QUEENBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Sheerness East Working Mens Club QUEENBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| King Georges Playing Field Castlemere Avenue | grass pitches | 855 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 | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.