High Street is in Eastchurch, Sheerness and in Swale district. ME12 4EH is located in the Sheppey East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sittingbourne and Sheppey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME12 4BP, ME12 4DG, ME12 4DF, ME12 4BN, ME12 4BT, ME12 4DW, ME12 4EJ, ME12 4DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME12 4EH has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.8% | 49% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.2% | 51% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 33% | 36.1% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 39.4% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 10% | 7% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.1% | 38.6% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 32% | 30% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 21.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 7.4% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around ME12 4EH this area, 29% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 29% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 10.5% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 17.6% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 13.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 17.9% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.3% | 91.7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 97.8% | 93.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 93.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 79.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.6% higher than the Minster Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Minster Cliffs and the 190th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.4%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 High Street, Sheerness, Kent Other, an established residential building | £49,999 | 2019-07-26 | £53,974 |
| 81 High Street, Sheerness, Kent Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2016-09-20 | £649,874 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastchurch Church of England Primary School Warden Road , Eastchurch ME12 4EJ | - not rated | 227 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School Chequers Road , ME12 3QU | 3out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minster in Sheppey Primary School Brecon Chase , Minster ME12 2HX | 3out of 4 | 4,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistle Hill Academy Aspen Drive , Minster-on-Sea ME12 3UD | 2out of 4 | 4,351 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 4,987 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shurland Hotel | The Shurland, 81 High Street | 8 yd | |
| Shurland Dale Holiday Park Ltd | Shurland Dale Holiday Park, Warden Road | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Inn | 78 High Street, Eastchurch | 28 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shurland Hotel Leisure Club HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 2 yd |
| Shurland Meadow HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 268 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 | 0.0% |
| 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.