The Old Bakery is in Minster On Sea, Sheerness and in Swale district. ME12 3JT is located in the Sheppey Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sittingbourne and Sheppey. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Old Bakery, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME12 3JX, ME12 3LX, ME12 3JU, ME12 3JY, ME12 3HZ, ME12 3JP, ME12 3NX, ME12 3JR, ME12 3JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME12 3JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.4% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.6% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 31.7% | 30.8% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 38% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 17.8% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 42.6% | 42.6% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 34% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 15.6% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 19.5% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 14.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 19% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 18.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 20.5% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.6% | 97.5% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 96.6% | 95.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 95.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Old Bakery was 46.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.0% lower than the Queenborough and Halfway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Old Bakery has the 17th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Queenborough and Halfway and the 157th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Old Bakery, Sheerness, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-12-17 | £187,400 |
| 8 The Old Bakery, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-05-29 | £148,297 |
| 6 The Old Bakery, Sheerness, Kent Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-03-20 | £111,088 |
| 17 The Old Bakery, Sheerness, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,500 | 2023-02-20 | £115,197 |
| 14 The Old Bakery, Sheerness, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-11-04 | £125,243 |
ME12 3JT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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.
ME12 3JT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway Houses Primary School Danley Road , ME12 3AP | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistle Hill Academy Aspen Drive , Minster-on-Sea ME12 3UD | 2out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minster in Sheppey Primary School Brecon Chase , Minster ME12 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenborough School and Nursery Edward Road , ME11 5DF | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Academy Unity Street , ME12 2ET | 2out of 4 | 2,423 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 | 224 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 | 1,147 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 | 524 yd | |
| Dragon Palace Inn | 27-33 Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 857 yd | |
| Lols Cafe | 21 Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 859 yd | |
| Mr India Restaurant | 2 Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 907 yd | |
| Koh-I-Noor Indian Restaurant | 6A Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heritage | 17-19 Minster Road, Minster-On-Sea | 859 yd | |
| The Shisha Bar | 2 Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 907 yd | |
| Sheppey Rugby Football Club | Lower Road, Minster-on-sea | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry Of Spice Limited / Taste Of India | 9A Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 897 yd | |
| Max's Traditional Fish And Chips | 29 Trafalgar Parade, The Broadway | 950 yd | |
| Halfway Chinese | 3 Queenborough Road, Halfway | 978 yd | |
| Halfway Pizza | 9 Queenborough Road, Halfway | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Isle Of Sheppey (East Site) Minster Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 395 yd |
| Isle Of Sheppey Academy (Closed) Minster Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Sheppey Rugby Club LOWER ROAD | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Danley Middle School (Closed) Halfway Road | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Halfway Houses Primary School DANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 989 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.