Lovell Road is in Minster On Sea, Sheerness and in Swale district. ME12 3NX is located in the Sheppey Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sittingbourne and Sheppey. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lovell Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME12 3JW, ME12 3JP, ME12 3NW, ME12 3PY, ME12 3LX, ME12 3NA, ME12 3JR, ME12 3JS, ME12 3NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME12 3NX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 3NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 40.3% | 42.9% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 33.7% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 17% | 15.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 39.8% | 45.7% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 33.3% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 15.2% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 24.4% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 15.2% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 18.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 17.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 17.3% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 0.5% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.2% | 97.1% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 92% | 97.9% | 5.9% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 97.9% | 5.9% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lovell Road was 99.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.6% lower than the Queenborough and Halfway average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lovell Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Queenborough and Halfway and the 137th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Lovell Road, Sheerness, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-08-05 | £153,597 |
| 1 Lovell Road, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2025-06-12 | £227,505 |
| 56 Lovell Road, Sheerness, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2024-12-06 | £234,475 |
| 54 Lovell Road, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2024-11-07 | £210,425 |
| 69 Lovell Road, Sheerness, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-02-21 | £168,376 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 999 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halfway Houses Primary School Danley Road , ME12 3AP | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minster in Sheppey Primary School Brecon Chase , Minster ME12 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenborough School and Nursery Edward Road , ME11 5DF | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School Chequers Road , ME12 3QU | 3out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 454 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 | 1,140 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 | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheppey Rugby Football Club | Lower Road, Minster-on-sea | 857 yd | |
| Harps Inn | Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max's Traditional Fish And Chips | 29 Trafalgar Parade, The Broadway | 871 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Isle Of Sheppey (East Site) Minster Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 639 yd |
| Isle Of Sheppey Academy (Closed) Minster Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Sheppey Rugby Club LOWER ROAD | grass pitches | 731 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.