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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.

Data Sources

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