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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 129 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
129
Deprivation level
6/10
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
62.99(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.88(+249%)
Shoplifting
33.96(+326%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.16(+197%)
Other theft
11.19(+99%)
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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 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
Terraced37£296,000
Semi-Detached10£371,500
Flats30£186,250
Detached4£555,000

10 years median price trend in Abbey

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

All postcodes in Abbey

ME138DT

Stable Court

ME138DQ

Millfield Road

ME133EF

Abbey

ME138JA

Abbey Fields

ME137AX

Abbey

ME137UT

Belvedere Road

ME138BX

Millfield Road

ME138HH

Cyprus Road

ME133BX

Abbey

ME138PE

Preston Street

ME133BZ

Abbey

ME133AX

Abbey

ME138HG

Minster Road

ME137DF

Conduit Street

ME138DJ

St Saviours Close

ME138HB

Cyprus Road

ME133DX

Abbey

ME137LL

Belvedere Road

ME138AL

Church Road

ME138HE

Westgate Road

ME138FD

Edward Vinson Drive

ME137GU

Abbey

ME138RP

William Gibbs Court

ME137JX

Water Lane

ME137BD

Vicarage Street

ME138FG

Thomas Neame Avenue

ME138HP

Sommerville Close

ME137FY

Belvedere Road

ME137BZ

Standard Square

ME137AD

Hugh Place

ME138HQ

Luton Road

ME138DZ

Newton Road

ME137LN

Belvedere Road

ME138HL

Gordon Square

ME137ND

Lammas Gate

ME138AE

Institute Road

ME138EH

St Marys Road

ME138BU

Millfield Road

ME137BN

Abbey Street

ME138FE

Edward Vinson Drive

ME137AT

Court Street

ME138BT

Whitstable Road

ME138AQ

Queens Parade

ME138BY

Millfield Road

ME137BJ

Abbey Place

ME137LE

Leslie Smith Drive

ME138EF

Chapel Street

ME138SR

The Old School

ME138BW

Bob Amor Close

ME138DY

Newton Road

ME138AW

Church Road

ME137ED

Gange Mews

ME138NS

Preston Street

ME138AU

East Street

ME138AN

East Street

ME138BG

Whitstable Road

ME138HF

Westgate Road

ME137FB

Belvedere Road

ME133EE

Abbey

ME138EG

St Marys Road

ME138HN

Gordon Square

ME138HX

Abbey Fields

ME138BD

Whitstable Road

ME137GQ

Belvedere Close

ME138HW

Gordon Road

ME137BY

Abbey

ME138GD

Jubilee Way

ME138DG

Cheney Road

ME138DE

Abbots Road

ME138FF

Edward Vinson Drive

ME138AZ

Church Road

ME138HS

Abbey Fields

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.