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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Minster North is £341,250 (around £331 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £285,000 and £411,250. There are 1 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 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

Median price: £341,250
Price per sq ft: £331
Sales (last 12 months): 88
Typical range (middle 50%): £285K – £411K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £341,250 (about £331 per square foot) in Minster North area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £734,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Minster North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached49£400,000£336
Semi-Detached26£307,500£345
Terraced10£275,000£279
Flats3£152,000£245

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Minster North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Minster North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£302,500£115,000£211,250£216,250
2017£280,000£157,475£245,000£226,450
2018£337,000£169,950£257,475£246,450
2019£330,000£125,000£255,975£249,950
2020£345,000£90,000£255,000£208,500
2021£375,000£189,000£270,000£280,000
2022£440,000£190,000£325,000£332,500
2023£410,000£175,000£312,500£296,250
2024£362,500—£296,000£270,000
2025£365,000£158,500£302,000£250,000
2026£410,000£190,000£307,500£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Minster North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Minster North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250£202£259£243
2017£282£226£268£299
2018£293£259£270£318
2019£301£151£268£243
2020£284£253£289£304
2021£300£245£313£286
2022£327£289£352£328
2023£319£322£353£385
2024£321—£313£297
2025£341£281£314£286
2026£336£245£346£285
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Minster North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Minster North in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Swale district.

Band A£1,604
Band B£1,871
Band C£2,138
Band D£2,406
Band E£2,940
Band F£3,475
Band G£4,009
Band H£4,811

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Minster North

Is Minster North safe?

Minster North records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Minster North?

The median sale price in Minster North is £341,250 (about £331 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Minster North?

Minster North has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Minster North?

Minster North scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Minster North sits around rank 14,809 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Minster North?

The average household income in Minster North is around £46,145 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin 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