Charlock Drive is in Minster On Sea, Sheerness and in Swale district. ME12 3TD is located in the Sheppey Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sittingbourne and Sheppey. This postcode has been in use since 2006-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charlock Drive, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME12 3TB, ME12 3TF, ME12 3RP, ME12 3GD, ME12 3RA, ME12 3HH, ME12 3LZ, ME12 3RD, ME12 3GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME12 3TD 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 | 49.1% | 50.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.7% | -1.2% | 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 | 36.7% | 38.6% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 47.6% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 6.3% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 48.4% | 56.1% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 29.3% | -11.9% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 11.2% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 12.1% | 11% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 12.2% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.6% | 20.5% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.3% | 23.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 24.4% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.9% | 91% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 92.7% | 92.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 93% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charlock Drive was 49.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.1% lower than the Queenborough and Halfway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charlock Drive has the 20th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Queenborough and Halfway and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Charlock Drive, Sheerness, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-08-15 | £411,242 |
| 7 Charlock Drive, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2025-07-22 | £250,301 |
| 17 Charlock Drive, Sheerness, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-01-31 | £383,966 |
| 52 Charlock Drive, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-07-22 | £299,465 |
| 27 Charlock Drive, Sheerness, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2023-08-02 | £371,526 |
ME12 3TD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 696 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halfway Houses Primary School Danley Road , ME12 3AP | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minster in Sheppey Primary School Brecon Chase , Minster ME12 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School Chequers Road , ME12 3QU | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenborough School and Nursery Edward Road , ME11 5DF | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 888 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 | 1,300 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 | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheppey Rugby Football Club | Lower Road, Minster-on-sea | 451 yd | |
| Harps Inn | Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max's Traditional Fish And Chips | 29 Trafalgar Parade, The Broadway | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheppey Rugby Club LOWER ROAD | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Oasis Academy Isle Of Sheppey (East Site) Minster Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,073 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 | 137 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.