Hopsons Place is in Minster On Sea, Sheerness and in Swale district. ME12 3HE is located in the Sheppey Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sittingbourne and Sheppey. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hopsons Place, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME12 3SN, ME12 3PL, ME12 3SB, ME12 3PN, ME12 3PW, ME12 3PT, ME12 3PJ, ME12 3PU, ME12 3SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME12 3HE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 53.1% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 44.2% | 46.9% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ME12 3HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.1% | 46.8% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 36% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.4% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 8% | 4.8% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.5% | 47.8% | 7.3% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 33% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 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.
In the area around ME12 3HE this area, 30.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 | 34.4% | 30.4% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 13.6% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 14.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 16.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 17.2% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.5% | 94.2% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 97.4% | 94.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 94% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.5% | 37.2% | 23.3% |
| Christian | 32.2% | 46.2% | -14.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hopsons Place was 107.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% lower than the Queenborough and Halfway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hopsons Place has the 15th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Queenborough and Halfway and the 131st highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hopsons Place, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2022-08-01 | £259,107 |
| 11 Hopsons Place, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-05-06 | £270,668 |
| 8 Hopsons Place, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-10-23 | £297,408 |
| 13 Hopsons Place, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2020-01-07 | £263,334 |
| 11 Hopsons Place, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-03-31 | £278,841 |
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minster in Sheppey Primary School Brecon Chase , Minster ME12 2HX | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minster in Sheppey Primary School Brecon Chase , Minster ME12 2HX | - not rated | 579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistle Hill Academy Aspen Drive , Minster-on-Sea ME12 3UD | - not rated | 708 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School Chequers Road , ME12 3QU | - not rated | 841 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School Chequers Road , ME12 3QU | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Minster Minster Road , ME12 3JQ | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minster College Minster Road , Minster-on-Sea ME12 3JQ | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey Minster Road , ME12 3JQ | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EKC Sheppey Secondary Marine Parade , ME12 2BE | - not rated | 3,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danley Middle School Halfway Road , ME12 3AU | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheyne Middle School Jefferson Road , ME12 2PU | - not rated | 3,510 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elmley Dray School 18-20 Marina Drive , Minster-on-Sea ME12 2DP | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nore Academy Danley Road , Minster-on-Sea ME12 3AP | - not rated | 2,353 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hythe House Education 19 Marine Parade , ME12 2AP | - not rated | 3,920 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Threshold Learning Centre The Gateway , Rushenden Road ME11 5HX | - not rated | 4,863 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks Restaurant | 428 Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 540 yd | |
| Spice Of India | 10 High Street, Minster-on-sea | 577 yd | |
| The Abbey Cake Shop | 1 Chapel Street, Minster-on-sea | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highlanders | Highlander, 13 High Street | 547 yd | |
| Charisma Cocktail Bar | Kings Arms, 2 High Street | 553 yd | |
| Minster Working Men's Club | Minster Working Mens Club, 1 Union Road | 595 yd | |
| Harps Inn | Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hundal Kebab House Limited | 29 High Street, Minster-on-sea | 553 yd | |
| Miramar | 4 High Street, Minster-on-sea | 566 yd | |
| Max's Traditional Fish And Chips | 29 Trafalgar Parade, The Broadway | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 19-23 Queens Road, Minster-on-sea | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Hall Off Chequers Road | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England Primary School CHEQUERS 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.