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About

Abbey ward lies along the northern coast of the Isle of Sheppey, encompassing the historic town of Minster. Its landscape is defined by the expansive mudflats and salt marshes of the Swale estuary, which separate the island from the Kent mainland. The area includes industrial and port facilities at Sheerness, alongside residential neighbourhoods.

The ward takes its name from the imposing Minster Abbey, a significant historic site founded in the 7th century. The surrounding coastline is a designated nature reserve, important for overwintering bird populations. Views often extend across the tidal waters of the Swale to the distant shore.

Area overview

On average Abbey has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbey is £55,337 per year. There are 2 schools in Abbey: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Abbey is home to around 5,271 people, with a population density of about 2,751.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abbey Population
5,271
Population density
2,751 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.5(+105%)
Shoplifting
36.81(+359%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.24(+213%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.21(+183%)
Vehicle crime
8.92(+135%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,731
89.7%
Other White
251
4.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
39
0.74%
Irish
34
0.64%
Other Asian
31
0.59%
Total population: 5,274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,485
33.56%
No qualifications
793
17.92%
Level 3 (A level)
739
16.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
626
14.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
432
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 4,425

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
871
35.61%
Owns with a mortgage
682
27.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
520
21.26%
Other social rented
228
9.32%
Other forms of private rent
69
2.82%
Total households: 2,446

Property prices in Abbey

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,250 up to £965,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abbey in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£561,250
Flats38£186,000
Semi-Detached12£368,750
Terraced36£288,000

10 years median price trend in Abbey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.

All postcodes in Abbey

ME138PQ

Limes Place

ME138FL

Gaskin Road

ME137EN

Thomas Road

ME133DJ

Abbey

ME137AE

Market Place

ME137GU

Abbey

ME137UT

Belvedere Road

ME138AD

East Street

ME138BF

Abbey

ME137AX

Abbey

ME137NF

Provender Walk

ME138BB

Charles Drayson Court

ME137BT

Abbey

ME138AZ

Church Road

ME138BZ

Arden Road

ME138HL

Gordon Square

ME138BX

Millfield Road

ME137BB

Church Street

ME138AF

East Street

ME137BG

Abbey Place

ME138BU

Millfield Road

ME137AA

Market Street

ME137BJ

Abbey Place

ME137NX

Belvedere Road

ME138EZ

Preston Malthouse

ME138FG

Thomas Neame Avenue

ME138GE

Sidings Close

ME138AP

Orchard Place

ME138EF

Chapel Street

ME138FH

Abbey

ME138JD

Abbey Fields

ME137BA

Bedlington Square

ME137LL

Belvedere Road

ME137ND

Lammas Gate

ME138AB

Garfield Place

ME138GF

Shunters Close

ME138DH

Millfield Road

ME138DZ

Newton Road

ME137AT

Court Street

ME138RP

William Gibbs Court

ME137AP

Court Street

ME137BZ

Standard Square

ME138EP

Chapel Street

ME133AX

Abbey

ME138AS

East Street

ME137AN

Court Street

ME137BH

Abbey Street

ME137FG

Abbey Fields

ME138AL

Church Road

ME138GD

Jubilee Way

ME138HW

Gordon Road

ME138EU

Park Road

ME137ED

Gange Mews

ME137LE

Leslie Smith Drive

ME137LP

The Quays

ME138DA

Cole Road

ME138BT

Whitstable Road

ME138FE

Edward Vinson Drive

ME137DX

Partridge Lane

ME138DE

Abbots Road

ME137DE

Belvedere Road

ME137DU

The Maltings

ME138HX

Abbey Fields

ME137GQ

Belvedere Close

ME138BD

Whitstable Road

ME138BG

Whitstable Road

ME138BY

Millfield Road

ME138DP

Century Road

ME138HH

Cyprus Road

ME137AH

Market Street

ME138HE

Westgate Road

ME138DL

Whitstable Road

ME138DT

Stable Court

ME138EG

St Marys Road

ME138JJ

Preston Street

ME138EN

St Johns Road

ME138AU

East Street

ME133EE

Abbey

ME138AY

East Street

ME138HA

Park Road

ME138HD

Cyprus Road

ME138AE

Institute Road

ME138AQ

Queens Parade

ME137BW

Chambers Wharf Lane

ME138HB

Cyprus Road

ME137JE

West Street

ME137LN

Belvedere Road

ME137JB

West Street

ME138DQ

Millfield Road

ME137AL

Court Street

ME137BU

New Creek Road

ME138AW

Church Road

ME138DY

Newton Road

ME138FD

Edward Vinson Drive

ME137BN

Abbey Street

ME138FF

Edward Vinson Drive

ME138NS

Preston Street

ME137BE

Abbey Street

ME137FY

Belvedere Road

ME138BW

Bob Amor Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.