Area Information for High Street, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4BN

Summary Back to Top

High Street in Eastchurch is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Sheppey East ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Sittingbourne and Sheppey. This page combines information for the address High Street, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4BN, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of ME12 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for ME12 4BN.

Basic Information

Area Type Village
Local Authority Swale
Ward Sheppey East
Constituency Sittingbourne and Sheppey * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about High Street, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4BN is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (75 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 75 property sales in High Street since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 45
Semi-Detached 59
Terraced 50
Flat (Purpose-Built) 16
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 173
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 61
Owned with Mortgage 37
Shared Ownership 6
Rented: From Council 9
Rented: Other Social 17
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 43
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 175

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 58
Two People 53
Three People 25
Four People 21
Five People 10
Six People 5
Seven People 3
8+ People 0
Total 175

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing High Street, Eastchurch, Sheerness consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 58
Family Household 105
Other Household 13
Total 176

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 52
Deprived In One Dimension 49
Deprived In Two Dimensions 52
Deprived In Three Dimensions 18
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 172

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 210
Female 202
Total 412

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 26
5-9 26
10-14 27
15-19 23
20-24 22
25-29 26
30-34 21
35-39 30
40-44 19
45-49 21
50-54 31
55-59 20
60-64 31
65-69 22
70-74 38
75-79 13
80-84 11
85+ 6
Total 413

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode ME12 4BN does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 119
Married 130
Separated 18
Divorced 40
Widowed 23
Total 330

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

However, this area of the Sheppey East ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (69%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 161
Good 125
Fair 89
Bad 31
Very Bad 11
Total 417

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 58
Apprenticeship 21
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 45
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 57
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 34
No GCSEs or Equivalent 94
Other 15
Total 324

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 94% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 387
Mixed Ethnicity 13
Black Caribbean 1
Arab 6
Other 5
Total 412

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 385
European Union 10
Rest of Europe 7
Middle East and Asia 9
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
Total 413

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 385
10+ Years 13
5-10 Years 2
2-5 Years 11
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 413

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to ME12 4BN.

Passport(s) Held
None 67
United Kingdom 330
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 6
Rest of Europe 3
Middle East or Asia 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 167
Christian 209
Buddhist 2
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 10
Sikh 0
Other Religion 7
Not Stated 17
Total 412

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 84
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 26
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 31
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 7
Unemployed 19
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 16
Retired 85
Looking After Home or Family 18
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 32
Other 9
Total 327

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 19
Professional Occupations 15
Associate Professional Occupations 16
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 15
Skilled Trades Occupations 35
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 11
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 21
Elementary Occupations 11
Total 153

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 17
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 54
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 24
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 51
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 33
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 43
Semi-Routine Occupation 50
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 43
Full-time Student 15
Total 330

Policing and Crime (72) Back to Top

High Street, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4BN is within the Sheppey East policing neighbourhood, under the Kent Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 72 crimes were reported within 1 mile of ME12 4BN.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 72 crimes committed near High Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Sheppey East
Force Website: https://www.kent.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to Eastchurch. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for ME12 4BN.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to High Street, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4BN. The nearest railway station is Queenborough, approximately 4.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Queenborough 4.8 miles
Sheerness-on-Sea 5 miles
Swale 5.1 miles
Teynham 5.6 miles
Kemsley 6.2 miles
Faversham 6.7 miles
Sittingbourne 7.1 miles
Whitstable 8.2 miles
Shoeburyness 9 miles
Newington 9.1 miles
Chestfield & Swalecliffe 9.5 miles
Selling 9.6 miles
Thorpe Bay 10 miles
Southend East 11 miles
Southend Central 12 miles
Rainham (Kent) 12 miles
Southend Victoria 12 miles
Herne Bay 12 miles
Westcliff 12 miles
Prittlewell 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to High Street, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4BN. The nearest is Eastchurch Church of England Primary School, approximately 130 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Eastchurch Church of England Primary School 130 yards
    
St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School 2 miles
    
St. Clement's CofE Primary School 2.1 miles  
Minster in Sheppey Primary School 2.5 miles
    
Thistle Hill Academy 2.7 miles
    
Halfway Houses Primary School 3.7 miles
    
Richmond Primary School 4.3 miles
    
Queenborough School and Nursery 4.6 miles
    
Rose Street Primary School 4.9 miles
    
West Minster Primary School 4.9 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to High Street, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4BN. The nearest is Leigh Academy Minster, approximately 3.4 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Leigh Academy Minster 3.4 miles  
EKC Sheppey Secondary 4.2 miles  
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School 6.4 miles
    
The Sittingbourne School 6.8 miles
    
The Abbey School 7 miles
    
Borden Grammar School 7.3 miles
    
Highsted Grammar School 7.3 miles
    
Fulston Manor School 7.4 miles
    
Westlands School 7.9 miles
    
The Whitstable School 8.6 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to High Street, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4BN. The nearest is Dr A S Pannu & Partners, approximately < 50 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to High Street, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4BN. The nearest is Hilton Dentistry Minster, approximately 2.8 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest hospitals to High Street, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4BN. The nearest is Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Swale CCG (Sheppey Community Hospital), approximately 3 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to High Street, Eastchurch, Sheerness, ME12 4BN. The nearest is Sheppey Eyecare Centre, approximately 3.8 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in ME12 4BN

This postcode has support for Ultrafast broadband at one or more premises. Ultrafast broadband is a high-speed standard, generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 300Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

Our latest broadband offer
Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 300Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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