Sheppey Beach Villas is in Leysdown On Sea, Sheerness and in Swale district. ME12 4RN 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 Sheppey Beach Villas, Leysdown On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 4RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME12 4QY, ME12 4QZ, ME12 4QB, ME12 4QQ, ME12 4QS, ME12 4QJ, ME12 4QH, ME12 4RQ, ME12 4EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME12 4RN is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 44.8% | 46.9% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 55.2% | 53.1% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 28% | 29.7% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 30.5% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Separated | 8.9% | 6.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 20.7% | 20.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 12.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
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 (59.4%) 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 | 21.5% | 31.6% | 10.1% | 48.4% | -16.8% |
| Good health | 37% | 27.8% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 24.4% | 24.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 12.6% | 14% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 10.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 4RN this area, 38% 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 10.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 58.1% | 38% | -20.1% | 18.2% | 19.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 14.6% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 11.5% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 9.6% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.9% | 12.5% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.9% | 10.7% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -23.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.6% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 95.6% | 92.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 93.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheppey Beach Villas was 426.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 565.7% higher than the Minster Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sheppey Beach Villas has the highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Minster Cliffs and the 15th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 191.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197 Sheppey Beach Villas, Sheerness, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-03-14 | £94,396 |
| 198 Sheppey Beach Villas, Sheerness, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2022-09-02 | £52,895 |
| 210 Sheppey Beach Villas, Sheerness, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,500 | 2021-09-03 | £71,957 |
| 162 Sheppey Beach Villas, Sheerness, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2021-03-08 | £65,517 |
| 164 Sheppey Beach Villas, Sheerness, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2020-10-14 | £48,859 |
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Other | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastchurch Church of England Primary School Warden Road , Eastchurch ME12 4EJ | - not rated | 4,870 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle Jimmies | Jimmy Gs, The Promenade | 115 yd | |
| Love Fish | The Promenade, Leysdown | 119 yd | |
| Cash Casino | 7 The Promenade, Leysdown | 119 yd | |
| American Diner | The Coffee Pot, The Promenade | 160 yd | |
| Nicolas Kitchen | 35 The Promenade, Leysdown | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose And Crown | 6 Leysdown Road, Leysdown | 258 yd | |
| Priory Club | Priory Hill Holiday Park, Wing Road | 329 yd | |
| Corrigan's | 60-64 Leysdown Road, Leysdown | 438 yd | |
| Southbank Club | Park Avenue Holiday Camp, Park Avenue | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slush Factory | Jimmy Gs, The Promenade | 115 yd | |
| TCB Treatz | Leysdown Market, The Promenade | 201 yd | |
| Gallegos Peri Peri | 10A Leysdown Road, Leysdown | 261 yd | |
| K K Chinese | 16 Leysdown Road, Leysdown | 278 yd | |
| The Beach Hut | Grove Avenue, Leysdown | 325 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 51.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.