Power Station Road is in Minster On Sea, Sheerness and in Swale district. ME12 3TL is located in the Queenborough and Halfway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sittingbourne and Sheppey. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Power Station Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME12 3AH, ME12 3DN, ME12 3AL, ME12 3UG, ME12 3AR, ME12 3UH, ME12 3TE, ME12 3AA, ME12 3UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME12 3TL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 47.6% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 52.4% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 37.9% | 39.1% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 47% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.1% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 37.2% | 47.5% | 10.3% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 35.3% | -7.0% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 23.2% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 13.8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 19.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 18.9% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 16.1% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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 | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.9% | 94.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 96.2% | 94.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 94.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Power Station Road was 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.4% lower than the Queenborough and Halfway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Power Station Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Queenborough and Halfway and the 201st highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Power Station Road, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-02-14 | £363,071 |
| 20 Power Station Road, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-02-14 | £311,203 |
| 4 Power Station Road, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2025-01-10 | £260,870 |
| 6 Power Station Road, Sheerness, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-08-15 | £346,232 |
| 22 Power Station Road, Sheerness, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-12-18 | £402,041 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway Houses Primary School Danley Road , ME12 3AP | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Academy Unity Street , ME12 2ET | 2out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Minster Primary School St George's Avenue , ME12 1ET | 3out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Street Primary School Rose Street , ME12 1AW | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School New Road , ME12 1BW | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,192 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 | 1,677 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheerness Golf Club | Power Station Road, Minster-on-sea | 72 yd | |
| Stones Coffee Shop Ltd | Cafe, Stones Garden Centre | 234 yd | |
| Koh-I-Noor Indian Restaurant | 6A Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 585 yd | |
| Halfway Grill | 6 Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 585 yd | |
| Mem's Mezze | Halfway House, Halfway Road | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shisha Bar | 2 Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 618 yd | |
| The Heritage | 17-19 Minster Road, Minster-On-Sea | 620 yd | |
| Sheerness East Working Men's Club | 47 Queenborough Road, Halfway | 767 yd | |
| Sheppey Sports Club | Canning Town Sports Club, Queenborough Road | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway Chinese | 3 Queenborough Road, Halfway | 603 yd | |
| Halfway Pizza | 9 Queenborough Road, Halfway | 603 yd | |
| Ministry Of Spice Limited / Taste Of India | 9A Minster Road, Minster-on-sea | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheerness Driving Range (Closed) Halfway Road | golf | 416 yd |
| Halfway Houses Primary School DANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Danley Middle School (Closed) Halfway Road | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Sheerness Golf Club SHEERNESS GOLF CLUB SHEERNESS GOLF CLUB POWER STATION ROAD | golf | 483 yd |
| Sheerness East Working Mens Club QUEENBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Holm Park QUEENBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Isle Of Sheppey Academy (Closed) Minster Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Sheppey Sports Club QUEENBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Oasis Academy Isle Of Sheppey (East Site) Minster Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,037 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 | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.