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Minster North

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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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Minster North Population

6,584

Population density

1,610 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,194

94.08%

Other White

1.44%

African

0.87%

Indian

0.79%

Irish

0.52%

Total population: 6,584

Economics

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

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	49	£400,000	£336	£177,200	£330,000	£445,000	£574,000
Semi-Detached	26	£307,500	£345	£204,000	£285,000	£348,125	£401,250
Terraced	10	£275,000	£279	£158,500	£250,000	£305,000	£325,000
Flats	3	£152,000	£245	£143,000	£147,000	£171,000	£186,200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Minster North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Minster North.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Minster North.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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Crime

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Demographics

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Property prices in Minster North

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Minster North

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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