Postcode ME12 4LW (Swale)

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The postcode ME12 4LW is located in Swale, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in December 1998 and is an active postcode. ME12 4LW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

ME12 4LW 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 4LW as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.

The closest road name to ME12 4LW is Southview Gardens which is centered 57 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Bay View and is 506 m away.

The closest primary school to ME12 4LW (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 4LW is The Bayview and is 479 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 842 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 26, 2022.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for ME12 4LW 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 4LW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Southview Gardens 57 m
Mustards Road 67 m
Coronation Drive 253 m
Leysdown Road 736 m
B2231 3.22 km
A2 18.53 km
A20 24.96 km
A28 26.41 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode ME12 4LW

Introduction December 1998
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 4LW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Eastchurch Church of England Primary School 2.86 km
St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School Good
(October 2, 2018)
5.93 km
Minster in Sheppey Primary School Good
(November 22, 2018)
6.88 km
Thistle Hill Academy Requires improvement
(May 23, 2018)
7.05 km
Elliott Park School Good
(November 28, 2019)
7.65 km
Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
8.36 km
Luddenham School Good
(February 27, 2019)
8.77 km
Halfway Houses Primary School Good
(November 13, 2018)
8.9 km
Davington Primary School Good
(February 20, 2018)
8.93 km
Graveney Primary School Good
(March 14, 2018)
9.14 km
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Outstanding
(March 25, 2015)
9.28 km
Bysing Wood Primary School 9.36 km
Richmond Academy Requires improvement
(January 31, 2019)
9.52 km
St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School Outstanding
(July 11, 2018)
9.55 km
ISP School Good
(January 17, 2019)
9.77 km
ISP Polar Re Start Centre 9.95 km
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School Good
(October 19, 2018)
9.96 km
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School Outstanding
(January 25, 2017)
9.99 km
Whitstable Junior School Good
(June 18, 2019)
10.06 km
Westmeads Community Infant School Outstanding
(October 10, 2007)
10.14 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Roxeth Day Centre - Age UK Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 16, 2020
351 m
The Bayview Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 4, 2021
479 m
Principals By CH&CO At Eastchurch St Clement Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 21, 2019
562 m
Chloe's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 2, 2021
613 m
Saddlebrook Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 2, 2021
613 m
Warden Bay Playgroup Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 19, 2012
671 m
Sun & Mirror Convenience Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
July 29, 2018
714 m
D D's Diner Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
737 m
Glory Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
March 20, 2019
842 m
Oasis Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 9, 2018
842 m
Real Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 26, 2022
842 m
The Warden Bay Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 8, 2019
842 m
The Sheppey Snax Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 27, 2018
843 m
Welcome Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
February 16, 2015
921 m
Little Groves Leisure Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
October 29, 2021
1.13 km
Island Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 4, 2021
1.14 km
J F Marsh & Son Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
December 22, 2021
1.25 km
Waterside Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 17, 2020
1.29 km
Burden Bros Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 13, 2019
1.46 km
Dining Room By Curryholics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 4, 2021
1.49 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Bay View Bus Stop/Station 506 m
The Bay View Bus Stop/Station 531 m
Danes Drive Bus Stop/Station 658 m
Isle of Sheppey Holiday Village Bus Stop/Station 732 m
Isle of Sheppey Holiday Village Bus Stop/Station 758 m
London Southend Airport Air 23.09 km
Kent International Airport Air 32.57 km
Lydd London Ashford Airport Air 49.74 km

Nearby Nature

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

Furze Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.17 km
Warden Spring Woodland Or Forest 1.2 km
Thorn Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.2 km
Warden Point Wetland 1.54 km
The Bay Bay 1.62 km
The Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Priory Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.77 km
Leysdown Marshes Wetland 1.89 km
Pump Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.74 km
Harty Marshes Wetland 3.41 km
Standford Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.74 km
Eastchurch Marshes Wetland 4.29 km
Marrowbone Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.35 km
The Mount Hill Or Mountain 4.9 km
Shell Ness Wetland 4.93 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for ME12 4LW - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Kent
Latitude 51.40101000
Longitude 0.89910600
OS Easting 601752
OS Northing 0170874
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