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About

Minster North occupies the northern part of Minster on the Isle of Sheppey, characterised by residential streets and local amenities. The area is largely residential, with housing ranging from post-war developments to more modern estates. It serves as a community-focused neighbourhood, with several schools, shops, and parks catering to daily needs. The presence of Minster Abbey, a significant historical site, provides a central landmark. The area's layout facilitates a quiet, settled atmosphere distinct from the more industrial parts of the island.

The geography is generally flat, with open fields and some light industrial units towards its northern fringes. Transport links include the A249, connecting it to the Sheppey Crossing and the mainland. Recreation is centred around local parks and the proximity to Minster Leas, a stretch of coastline. The area's history is quietly evident in the Abbey's grounds and the surrounding street names, reflecting its long-standing development as part of Swale's largest town on the island.

Area overview

On average Minster North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Minster North is £46,145 per year. There are 2 schools in Minster North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Minster North is home to around 6,584 people, with a population density of about 1,610.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Minster North Population
6,584
Population density
1,610 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.09(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.16(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.83(+6%)
Other theft
3.95(-30%)
Other crime
3.04(+61%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,194
94.08%
Other White
95
1.44%
African
57
0.87%
Indian
52
0.79%
Irish
34
0.52%
Total population: 6,584

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,374
24.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,040
18.54%
Level 3 (A level)
967
17.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
816
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
799
14.25%
Total 16+ residents: 5,608

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,350
48.53%
Owns with a mortgage
862
30.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
247
8.88%
Other social rented
215
7.73%
Other forms of private rent
61
2.19%
Total households: 2,782

Property prices in Minster North

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Minster North area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,000 up to £720,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Minster North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£158,500
Detached58£375,000
Terraced9£275,000
Semi-Detached26£310,000

10 years median price trend in Minster North

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

All postcodes in Minster North

ME122SA

Waverley Avenue

ME122FG

The Green

ME122LL

Wards Hill Road

ME122EQ

Noreen Avenue

ME122DG

The Broadway

ME122DL

Scrapsgate Road

ME122RW

The Broadway

ME122RG

Mallard Court

ME122DZ

Kent Avenue

ME122JE

Norwood Rise

ME122TE

Marine Parade

ME122NA

Seaside Avenue

ME122FE

The Lilacs

ME122SF

Clovelly Drive

ME122HT

Lynmouth Drive

ME122LU

Southsea Avenue

ME122SE

Glendale Road

ME123AA

Halfway Road

ME122NN

Seaside Avenue

ME122HQ

Scarborough Drive

ME123NR

Minster Road

ME122HL

Kings Road

ME122GB

Wards Hill Road

ME122HY

Whybornes Chase

ME122RT

The Broadway

ME122FB

Laburnum Grove

ME122TR

Brecon Chase

ME122LE

Minster Drive

ME122HU

Seathorpe Avenue

ME123DN

Power Station Road

ME123PB

Minster Road

ME122JP

Glenwood Drive

ME122JX

Southsea Avenue

ME122DA

The Broadway

ME122JN

Queenborough Drive

ME122HN

Union Road

ME122LY

Howard Close

ME122LQ

Wards Hill Road

ME122JJ

Queenborough Drive

ME122JY

Minster Drive

ME122GA

Haywood Avenue

ME122EL

Noreen Avenue

ME122EH

Noreen Avenue

ME123PD

Orchard Grove

ME122SB

The Broadway

ME122LW

Love Lane

ME122DE

The Broadway

ME122JW

Abbey View Drive

ME122EA

Scrapsgate Road

ME123PA

Minster Road

ME122EG

Ripney Hill

ME122NL

The Leas

ME122DU

Kent Avenue

ME122ND

Minster Drive

ME122RP

Saxon Avenue

ME122RH

Bellevue Road

ME122BS

Rodmer Close

ME122FA

Hazel Grove

ME122HH

Scarborough Drive

ME122LS

Scarborough Drive

ME122LA

Minster Drive

ME123UQ

Faraday Drive

ME122BF

Ash Lane

ME122NP

Augustine Road

ME122NH

Southsea Avenue

ME122RF

Magpie Court

ME122JR

Glenwood Drive

ME122LJ

Whybornes Chase

ME122EB

Edwina Avenue

ME122DT

Abbeyview Drive

ME122RN

The Broadway

ME122RL

The Broadway

ME122RU

Woodland Drive

ME122LG

Wards Hill Road

ME123UH

Wheatstone Avenue

ME122NR

Shaw Close

ME122SG

The Glen

ME122RY

Hillside Road

ME122LT

Seathorpe Avenue

ME122NG

Minster Drive

ME122EJ

Noreen Avenue

ME122DF

The Broadway

ME123NZ

Minster Road

ME122LH

Wards Hill Road

ME122LR

Westcliff Drive

ME122GE

Cliffhouse Avenue

ME122RE

Alston Close

ME122HJ

Princes Avenue

ME122FJ

Glenview Close

ME122RR

The Broadway

ME122DB

Irwin Road

ME122NQ

Scarborough Drive

ME122DP

Marina Drive

ME122GD

Nunnery Grove

ME122NJ

Seaside Avenue

ME122LD

The Glen

ME122SD

The Glen

ME122FF

Brookside

ME123UL

Faraday Drive

ME122NB

Augustine Road

Data Sources

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