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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

ME138DB

Arden Road

ME138PA

Preston Street

ME137AQ

Abbey

ME138BE

Whitstable Road

ME138EA

Wesley Mews

ME138NX

Gatefield Lane

ME138DU

Abbey

ME138HG

Minster Road

ME137AG

Market Place

ME137QL

Belvedere Road

ME138HF

Westgate Road

ME138NU

Preston Street

ME137AJ

Middle Row

ME137BL

Abbey Road

ME138DJ

St Saviours Close

ME138PE

Preston Street

ME138ET

Park Road

ME138HP

Sommerville Close

ME138HQ

Luton Road

ME133DX

Abbey

ME138ER

Preston Place

ME138HN

Gordon Square

ME137JX

Water Lane

ME137LD

Belvedere Road

ME138AG

Abbey

ME138NY

Jacob Yard

ME133EA

Abbey

ME137BP

Abbey Street

ME138AT

East Street

ME138DD

Abbots Road

ME138DF

Cluny Road

ME138EE

St Marys Road

ME138FJ

George Stewart Avenue

ME138HJ

Abbey Fields

ME138PG

Preston Street

ME138NZ

Preston Street

ME138BN

Institute Road

ME138JB

Abbey Fields Court

ME138DG

Cheney Road

ME138EB

Station Road

ME133DW

Abbey

ME138AA

East Street

ME138AN

East Street

ME138GZ

Church Road

ME137BD

Vicarage Street

ME137DF

Conduit Street

ME137FB

Belvedere Road

ME133BT

Abbey

ME138HY

Abbey Fields

ME137US

Chambers Wharf

ME138ES

Park Road

ME137BS

Standard Quay

ME138ED

Beaumont Terrace

ME138EH

St Marys Road

ME138JA

Abbey Fields

ME133DR

Abbey

ME138EX

Elliots Place

ME137AD

Hugh Place

ME137AS

Abbey

ME137BY

Abbey

ME138EL

St Johns Road

ME138SR

The Old School

ME138BH

Whitstable Road

ME138HR

Abbey Fields

ME138HS

Abbey Fields

ME133BX

Abbey

ME133BZ

Abbey

ME133DQ

Abbey

ME133EF

Abbey

ME137BQ

Abbey Place

ME137JF

West Street

ME138PW

Leslie Smith Drive

Data Sources

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