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Minster Cliffs

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About

Minster Cliffs ward encompasses the southern coastal section of the Isle of Sheppey, characterised by its significant chalk cliffs and the settlement of Minster. The area includes residential streets, agricultural land, and the industrial port of Sheerness at its western edge. The landscape is dominated by the sea and the elevated landform, with the Swale channel separating the island from the Kent mainland.

A specific local landmark is the Minster Abbey, founded in the 7th century, which overlooks the surrounding area. The ward contains areas of historical and geological interest, including the cliffs themselves. Land use is a mix, with the urban centre of Minster, port operations, and open countryside all present within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Minster Cliffs has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Minster Cliffs is £45,695 per year. There are 2 schools in Minster Cliffs: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Minster Cliffs is home to around 7,862 people, with a population density of about 1,533.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Minster Cliffs Population
7,862
Population density
1,533.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.22(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.04(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.61(+3%)
Other theft
4.32(-23%)
Public order
2.67(-56%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,406
94.16%
Other White
120
1.53%
African
57
0.72%
Indian
52
0.66%
Irish
48
0.61%
Total population: 7,865

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,642
24.5%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,229
18.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,168
17.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
988
14.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
943
14.07%
Total 16+ residents: 6,702

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,605
48.65%
Owns with a mortgage
1,046
31.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
297
9%
Other social rented
224
6.79%
Other forms of private rent
75
2.27%
Total households: 3,299

Property prices in Minster Cliffs

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Minster Cliffs area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,600 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Minster Cliffs 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 Minster Cliffs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached74£390,000
Flats3£165,000
Semi-Detached27£287,500
Terraced8£277,500

10 years median price trend in Minster Cliffs

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

All postcodes in Minster Cliffs

ME123SJ

Chequers Road

ME123US

Minster Road

ME122EE

Scrapsgate Road

ME122DG

The Broadway

ME123QN

Oak Lane

ME122EH

Noreen Avenue

ME122LA

Minster Drive

ME122LU

Southsea Avenue

ME122RN

The Broadway

ME122EQ

Noreen Avenue

ME122JG

Abbey View Drive

ME122LP

Haywood Avenue

ME122NG

Minster Drive

ME122RF

Magpie Court

ME122RS

Shurland Avenue

ME123AA

Halfway Road

ME122ND

Minster Drive

ME122RG

Mallard Court

ME122RR

The Broadway

ME123NZ

Minster Road

ME122NP

Augustine Road

ME122BF

Ash Lane

ME122DH

The Broadway

ME122FA

Hazel Grove

ME122FD

Silver Birches

ME122SD

The Glen

ME122RH

Bellevue Road

ME123QG

Minster Cliffs

ME122LJ

Whybornes Chase

ME122LS

Scarborough Drive

ME122HD

Queens Road

ME122NR

Shaw Close

ME122HX

Brecon Chase

ME122LQ

Wards Hill Road

ME123QY

Cliff Gardens

ME122DP

Marina Drive

ME122DZ

Kent Avenue

ME122LG

Wards Hill Road

ME122NJ

Seaside Avenue

ME122HJ

Princes Avenue

ME123PB

Minster Road

ME122SJ

Baldwin Road

ME122LL

Wards Hill Road

ME122DA

The Broadway

ME122HR

Highview Road

ME122JR

Glenwood Drive

ME122RT

The Broadway

ME122DT

Abbeyview Drive

ME122HG

Imperial Avenue

ME122HY

Whybornes Chase

ME122SN

Ocean Terrace

ME123QT

Oak Avenue

ME123SH

Chequers Road

ME122JF

Bellevue Road

ME122EY

Stanley Avenue

ME122RP

Saxon Avenue

ME122TE

Marine Parade

ME122JZ

Wards Hill Road

ME122NN

Seaside Avenue

ME122FH

The Willows

ME122HL

Kings Road

ME122SF

Clovelly Drive

ME123QQ

Chapel Street

ME122FJ

Glenview Close

ME122EG

Ripney Hill

ME122HE

Vicarage Road

ME123UH

Wheatstone Avenue

ME122JJ

Queenborough Drive

ME122TT

Cardinal Close

ME123UQ

Faraday Drive

ME122LZ

Augustine Road

ME122NA

Seaside Avenue

ME122NF

Scarborough Drive

ME122EA

Scrapsgate Road

ME122JN

Queenborough Drive

ME122NH

Southsea Avenue

ME122DQ

Kent Avenue

ME122NB

Augustine Road

ME123QR

Oak Lane

ME123QX

Danedale Avenue

ME122HF

Queens Road

ME122EL

Noreen Avenue

ME122GE

Cliffhouse Avenue

ME122JP

Glenwood Drive

ME122JW

Abbey View Drive

ME122LX

Scarborough Drive

ME122FF

Brookside

ME122HB

Queens Road

ME123QW

Oak Lane

ME122DE

The Broadway

ME122SW

Churchill Road

ME122DB

Irwin Road

ME122DL

Scrapsgate Road

ME122JX

Southsea Avenue

ME122TR

Brecon Chase

ME122EJ

Noreen Avenue

ME122SB

The Broadway

ME122SH

Baldwin Road

ME123UL

Faraday Drive

ME122GB

Wards Hill Road

Data Sources

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