Tamarisk is in Sheerness and in Swale district. ME12 4RP 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 Tamarisk, Sheerness, ME12 4RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME12 4RP 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 4RP 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 Tamarisk was 430.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 553.0% higher than the Minster Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tamarisk has the highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Minster Cliffs and the 14th highest crime rate of 453 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 208.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Yellow Sands, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2022-04-01 | £97,982 |
| Seascape Hamlet Of Shellness, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-04-30 | £251,758 |
| The Haven Shellness Road, Sheerness, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-06-30 | £231,695 |
| 2 Tamarisk, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2015-03-19 | £111,886 |
| 6 Coastguard Cottages, Sheerness, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2013-06-24 | £63,713 |
| 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 |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 1.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.