Overview for New Road, SHEERNESS, ME12 1NB

Introduction

Sheerness is a port town and civil parish beside the mouth of the River Medway on the north-west corner of the Isle of Sheppey in north Kent, England. With a population of 11,938, it is the second largest town on the island after the nearby town of Minster which has a population of 21,319.

Sheerness began as a fort built in the 16th century to protect the River Medway from naval invasion. In 1665 plans were first laid by the Navy Board for Sheerness Dockyard, a facility where warships might be provisioned and repaired. The site was favoured by Samuel Pepys, then Clerk of the Acts of the navy, for shipbuilding over Chatham inland. After the raid on the Medway in 1667, the older fortification was strengthened; in 1669 a Royal Navy dockyard was established in the town, where warships were stocked and repaired until its closure in 1960.

Beginning with the construction of a pier and a promenade in the 19th century, Sheerness acquired the added attractions of a seaside resort. Industry retains its important place in the town and the Port of Sheerness is one of the United Kingdom's leading car and fresh produce importers. The town is the site of one of the UK's first co-operative societies and also of the world's first multi-storey buildings with a rigid metal frame.

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Summary for New Road, SHEERNESS, ME12 1NB

South East
This postcode is in the parish of
Sheerness
within
Swale
in
Kent
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near ME12 1NB

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
2
In Progress
14
Completed
0
Cancelled
2

Road Safety near ME12 1NB

Details of personal injury accidents in and around New Road, ME12 1NB that have been reported to Kent Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near ME12 1NB

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Police

This area is policed by Kent Police.

Kent Police split their policing area into 293 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Sheerness neighbourhood.

Kent Police

Sheerness Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
108
Dec 2023
75
Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
34
Dec 2023
20
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
30
Dec 2023
25

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Sittingbourne and Sheppey parliamentary constituency.

Sittingbourne and Sheppey is a constituency in the South East region of England. The seat has been held by Gordon Henderson (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for New Road, ME12 1NB

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for ME12 1NB

Latitude
51.432686
Longitude
0.749497

Residents at ME12 1NB

Households
1
Male
1
Female
5
People per Household
6.00

Sunrise and Sunset at ME12 1NB

Sunrise
05:35
Sunset
18:27

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

ME12 1NB is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear9.57%
Cloudy53.81%
Rain9.15%
Windy27.41%
Other0.06%

Population

Swale
149,000

Deprivation Index

1.4 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at ME12 1NB

Active
19
Inactive
2

Postcode Details for ME12 1NB

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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