Postcode ME12 4AQ (Swale)

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The postcode ME12 4AQ is located in Swale, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. ME12 4AQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

ME12 4AQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.1 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 4AQ as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.

The closest road name to ME12 4AQ is Bay View Gardens which is centered 119 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Bay View and is 29 m away.

The closest primary school to ME12 4AQ (for ages 11 and under) is Eastchurch Church of England Primary School. 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 local pub for residents of ME12 4AQ is The Bayview and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 4, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Real Spice and is 1.15 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 26, 2022.

Policing for ME12 4AQ 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to ME12 4AQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to ME12 4AQ, and the approximate distance away.

Bay View Gardens 119 m
Cliff View Gardens 119 m
St Clements Close 164 m
Warden View Gardens 194 m
Coronation Drive 247 m
Danes Drive 267 m
Mustards Road 468 m
Leysdown Road 664 m
Harty Ferry Road 2.11 km
B2231 3.4 km
A2 18.48 km
A20 24.71 km
A28 25.94 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode ME12 4AQ

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from ME12 4AQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Eastchurch Church of England Primary School 3.11 km
St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School Good
(October 2, 2018)
6.18 km
Minster in Sheppey Primary School Good
(November 22, 2018)
7.13 km
Thistle Hill Academy Requires improvement
(May 23, 2018)
7.24 km
Elliott Park School Good
(November 28, 2019)
7.88 km
Luddenham School Good
(February 27, 2019)
8.34 km
Davington Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
8.46 km
Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
8.56 km
Graveney Primary School Good
(March 14, 2018)
8.67 km
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Outstanding
(March 25, 2015)
8.81 km
Bysing Wood Primary School 8.92 km
St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School Outstanding
(July 11, 2018)
9.08 km
Halfway Houses Primary School Good
(November 13, 2018)
9.12 km
ISP School Good
(January 17, 2019)
9.47 km
Ethelbert Road Primary School Outstanding
(October 1, 2014)
9.61 km
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School Good
(October 19, 2018)
9.64 km
ISP Polar Re Start Centre 9.68 km
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School Outstanding
(January 25, 2017)
9.71 km
Whitstable Junior School Good
(June 18, 2019)
9.77 km
Richmond Academy Requires improvement
(January 31, 2019)
9.79 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from ME12 4AQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Bayview Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 4, 2021
0 m
Roxeth Day Centre - Age UK Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 16, 2020
143 m
Principals By CH&CO At Eastchurch St Clement Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 21, 2019
299 m
D D's Diner Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
694 m
Sun & Mirror Convenience Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
July 29, 2018
718 m
The Sheppey Snax Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 27, 2018
770 m
Chloe's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 2, 2021
781 m
Saddlebrook Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 2, 2021
781 m
J F Marsh & Son Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
December 22, 2021
815 m
Warden Bay Playgroup Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 19, 2012
890 m
Island Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 4, 2021
1.06 km
Little Groves Leisure Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
October 29, 2021
1.1 km
Glory Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
March 20, 2019
1.15 km
Oasis Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 9, 2018
1.15 km
Real Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 26, 2022
1.15 km
The Warden Bay Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 8, 2019
1.15 km
Welcome Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
February 16, 2015
1.29 km
Dining Room By Curryholics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 4, 2021
1.37 km
Fruit And Hut Retailers - other 4
Good
September 22, 2020
1.37 km
Gallegos Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
July 28, 2021
1.37 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to ME12 4AQ - Data from Apr 2022

The Bay View Bus Stop/Station 29 m
The Bay View Bus Stop/Station 88 m
Danes Drive Bus Stop/Station 502 m
Warden Bay Road Bus Stop/Station 650 m
Isle of Sheppey Holiday Village Bus Stop/Station 782 m
London Southend Airport Air 23.51 km
Kent International Airport Air 32.42 km
Lydd London Ashford Airport Air 49.26 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to ME12 4AQ - Data from Dec 2021

Leysdown Marshes Wetland 1.46 km
Priory Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.55 km
The Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Furze Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.6 km
Warden Spring Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
Thorn Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.67 km
The Bay Bay 1.75 km
Warden Point Wetland 1.98 km
Pump Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.87 km
Harty Marshes Wetland 2.94 km
Standford Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.77 km
Eastchurch Marshes Wetland 4.14 km
Shell Ness Wetland 4.55 km
Marrowbone Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.59 km
Dutchman's Island Island 4.82 km

Location

Country England
County Kent
Latitude 51.39675300
Longitude 0.90011600
OS Easting 601843
OS Northing 0170404
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
322
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Kent

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey
County Electorial Division Sheppey ED
Electoral Ward Sheppey East
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000113
Travel To Work Area Medway

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Older workers and retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area Leysdown-on-Sea BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bay View BUASD
Workplace Zone E33043311
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Swale 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Swale 006A
Output Area / Small Area 6B4