Lilac Road is in Minster On Sea, Sheerness and in Swale district. ME12 3FB is located in the Sheppey Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sittingbourne and Sheppey. This postcode has been in use since 2008-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lilac Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME12 3GF, ME12 3TR, ME12 3TP, ME12 3BF, ME12 3TT, ME12 3TQ, ME12 3GE, ME12 3FR, ME12 3GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME12 3FB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 38% | 38.2% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 50.5% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 1.9% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 57.6% | 49.3% | -8.3% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 37.8% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 10.5% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 9.2% | 12.9% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.9% | 12.9% | -11.0% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.9% | 18% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 17.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 30.4% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.2% | 89.3% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 89.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 89.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 94.3% | 89.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilac Road was 91.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.3% lower than the Queenborough and Halfway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lilac Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Queenborough and Halfway and the 160th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Lilac Road, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-11-08 | £256,898 |
| 21 Lilac Road, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-11-27 | £320,513 |
| 5 Lilac Road, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-02-17 | £288,582 |
| 5 Lilac Road, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-09-14 | £279,126 |
| 13 Lilac Road, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-07-27 | £267,318 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 336 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minster in Sheppey Primary School Brecon Chase , Minster ME12 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halfway Houses Primary School Danley Road , ME12 3AP | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School Chequers Road , ME12 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Academy Unity Street , ME12 2ET | 2out of 4 | 3,025 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 | 1,033 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 | 1,015 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 | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harps Inn | Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 634 yd | |
| Sheppey Rugby Football Club | Lower Road, Minster-on-sea | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max's Traditional Fish And Chips | 29 Trafalgar Parade, The Broadway | 629 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheppey Rugby Club LOWER ROAD | grass pitches | 839 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 | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.