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The postcode ME12 1AJ is located in Swale, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. ME12 1AJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
ME12 1AJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of ME12 1AJ as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.
The closest road name to ME12 1AJ is Millennium Way which is centered 25 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Aldi and is 25 m away. The closest railway station is Sheerness-on-Sea Rail Station, 278 m away.
The closest primary school to ME12 1AJ (for ages 11 and under) is Rose Street Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 25, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey. The last OFSTED inspection on July 3, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement
The nearest takeaway food is available from Masala Reef and is 114 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on March 16, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 51.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 71.4% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for ME12 1AJ is covered by the Kent police force association and Eastern and Coastal Kent is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to ME12 1AJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to ME12 1AJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode ME12 1AJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from ME12 1AJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Street Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 25, 2017) | 66 m |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2019) | 397 m |
| Richmond Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Requires improvement (January 31, 2019) | 1.02 km |
| West Minster Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.06 km |
| Halfway Houses Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 13, 2018) | 1.94 km |
| Queenborough School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 12, 2022) | 2.63 km |
| Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 2.64 km |
| Elliott Park School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 2.94 km |
| Minster in Sheppey Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 22, 2018) | 3.66 km |
| St James Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2018) | 3.78 km |
| Thistle Hill Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 23, 2018) | 3.84 km |
| St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 2, 2018) | 4.62 km |
| Iwade School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2017) | 7.23 km |
| Eastchurch Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 7.68 km | |
| Kemsley Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 14, 2019) | 8.54 km |
| Peninsula East Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 8.61 km |
| Lower Halstow Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 14, 2019) | 9.8 km |
| Regis Manor Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 9.83 km |
| Milton Court Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 9.93 km |
| Bobbing Village School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 11, 2017) | 10.16 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from ME12 1AJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery's Catering Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 22, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Samias Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Breakfast Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 2, 2017 | 66 m | |
| Kent Commuity Pantry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2021 | 66 m | |
| Principals By CH&Co At Rose Street Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2013 | 66 m | |
| Seashells Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2021 | 66 m | |
| Masala Reef | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 16, 2022 | 114 m | |
| The Light House Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 2, 2019 | 114 m | |
| Sheerness Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 24, 2019 | 135 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 22, 2021 | 135 m | |
| Superdrug | Exempt October 8, 2010 | 135 m | |
| Arizona Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2021 | 154 m | |
| Jacksonwood Vintage Tea Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 3, 2022 | 154 m | |
| Poundstretcher Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 31, 2018 | 169 m | |
| Savers Health And Beauty | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 17, 2022 | 169 m | |
| New China | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2019 | 171 m | |
| The Johnny Fish | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 30, 2021 | 171 m | |
| Beano Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 29, 2021 | 179 m | |
| Direct Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2021 | 179 m | |
| International Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 27, 2015 | 179 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to ME12 1AJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Aldi | 25 m | |
| Aldi | 32 m | |
| High Street East End | 182 m | |
| High Street | 188 m | |
| Clock Tower | 223 m | |
| Sheerness-on-Sea Rail Station | 297 m | |
| Sheerness-on-Sea Rail Station | 278 m | |
| Queenborough Rail Station | 2.68 km | |
| Queenborough Rail Station | 2.69 km | |
| London Southend Airport | 15 km | |
| Kent International Airport | 42.88 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 60.82 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to ME12 1AJ - Data from Dec 2021
| The Moat | 465 m | |
| Jacob's Bank | 498 m | |
| Sheppey Court Marshes | 1.22 km | |
| Cheyney Rock | 1.31 km | |
| Garrison Point | 1.46 km | |
| Diggs Marshes | 1.7 km | |
| Doos Hill | 2.19 km | |
| Barton's Point | 2.23 km | |
| Barrows Hill | 2.67 km | |
| Queenborough Spit | 2.7 km | |
| Furze Hill | 2.79 km | |
| The Creek Pond | 2.86 km | |
| Smithfield Marshes | 2.96 km | |
| Deadmans Island | 3.16 km | |
| Grain Spit | 3.24 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for ME12 1AJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 57.7 Mbps | 51.9 Mbps | 79.66 Mbps |
| Upload | 16.3 Mbps | 13.8 Mbps | 19.98 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 26 | 4 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 28.6% | 100% | 60.7 | 17 |
| 300+ Mbps | 71.4% | 71.4% | - | - |
Energy usage data for ME12 1AJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Kent |
| Latitude | 51.43883700 |
| Longitude | 0.76047100 |
| OS Easting | 591954 |
| OS Northing | 0174708 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Kent |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Sittingbourne and Sheppey |
| County Electorial Division | Sheppey ED |
| Electoral Ward | Sheerness |
| Local Authority District | Swale |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: South East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Kent and Medway |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000113 |
| Travel To Work Area | Medway |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Eastern and Coastal Kent |
| Cancer Alliance | Kent and Medway |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South East Coast |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Kent and Medway |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Kent and Medway CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Sheerness BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33043297 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Swale 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Swale 002A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A1 |