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Minster South

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About

Minster South sits on the Isle of Sheppey within the borough of Swale in Kent. The area is largely residential, with a mix of terraced streets and family housing clustered around a small parade of shops and local services. A primary school and community centre serve the neighbourhood, and Minster railway station on the Sheerness Line is a regular transit point for journeys to Sittingbourne and connections beyond. Day-to-day life is organised around the high street and its immediate streetscape.

Field patterns and drainage channels shape the land to the south and east, reflecting the island’s relationship with the Swale. Short footpaths and lanes lead from the housing into open ground used for allotments and grazing, and a sea wall runs along stretches of the coastline nearby. Local clubs and volunteer groups use village halls and playing fields for sport and events, keeping much of the social activity within the ward rather than in larger towns.

Area overview

On average Minster South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Minster South is £53,569 per year. There are 4 schools in Minster South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Minster South is home to around 10,855 people, with a population density of about 2,160.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Minster South Population
10,855
Population density
2,160 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.78(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.96(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.84(+37%)
Other theft
3.96(-29%)
Other crime
2.58(+37%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,971
91.87%
Other White
235
2.17%
African
169
1.56%
Bangladeshi
67
0.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
49
0.45%
Total population: 10,853

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,952
22.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,644
19.13%
Level 3 (A level)
1,640
19.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,468
17.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,124
13.08%
Total 16+ residents: 8,592

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,654
38.29%
Owns outright
1,352
31.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
710
16.44%
Other social rented
373
8.63%
Shared ownership
90
2.08%
Total households: 4,320

Property prices in Minster South

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Minster South area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £495,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Minster South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats9£162,500
Detached45£375,000
Semi-Detached42£281,000
Terraced36£250,000

10 years median price trend in Minster South

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

All postcodes in Minster South

ME123LW

Lapwing Close

ME123HN

Adelaide Gardens

ME123BA

Highfield Road

ME123UT

Scocles Court

ME123RJ

Queenborough Road

ME123FH

Myrtle Road

ME123NJ

Nautilus Drive

ME123EY

Holmside Avenue

ME122RJ

Mills Close

ME122EN

Sunnyside Avenue

ME123BL

Belmont Road

ME123FS

Lupin Court

ME123PL

Harps Avenue

ME122BL

St Marys Row

ME123UA

Lavender Avenue

ME123HE

Hopsons Place

ME123JF

Minster Road

ME123NP

Orchard Grove

ME123UE

Fuchsia Drive

ME123HZ

Tysoe Court

ME123GQ

Holly Drive

ME123LY

Barton Hill Drive

ME123LL

Minster Road

ME123FD

Camellia Road

ME123GE

Coral Road

ME123TH

Heron Drive

ME123NA

Holyrood Drive

ME123PN

Prince Charles Avenue

ME123HR

Selwood Close

ME123TB

Bellflower Avenue

ME123UD

Aspen Drive

ME123JR

Murthwaite Court

ME122TQ

Stiles Close

ME123TT

Hazel Avenue

ME123JW

Turmine Court

ME123FX

Buttercup Avenue

ME123EZ

Holmside Avenue

ME123NT

Wain Court

ME123LH

Minster Road

ME123TD

Charlock Drive

ME123WQ

Sandpiper View

ME123PR

Prince Charles Avenue

ME123NL

Nautilus Close

ME123AL

Filer Road

ME123TE

William Rigby Drive

ME123PH

Harps Avenue

ME123RA

Buckthorne Road

ME123RD

Buckthorne Road

ME123TL

Power Station Road

ME123AX

Banner Way

ME122ER

Scrapsgate Road

ME123UB

Colwyn Close

ME123RU

Scocles Road

ME123TW

Laurel Road

ME123FR

Fennel Close

ME123XT

Sunnyfields Drive

ME122RA

Sunnyside Avenue

ME123JL

Parsonage Chase

ME123JQ

Queenborough and Halfway

ME123DY

Minster Road

ME123PQ

Worcester Close

ME123LB

Summerville Avenue

ME123LE

Sanspareil Avenue

ME123AS

Halfway Road

ME123FW

Juniper Close

ME123LJ

Minster Road

ME123XJ

Sheppey Central

ME122RQ

Marr Close

ME123FY

Sorrel Close

ME123AY

Admirals Walk

ME123HW

Ferndale Close

ME123RL

Cowstead Cottages

ME123LA

Alaseun Terrace

ME123JS

Allen Court

ME123PT

New Road

ME122SP

Salmon Crescent

ME123NH

Dreadnought Avenue

ME123BF

Thistle Hill Way

ME123GF

Lilac Road

ME123XG

Honey Pot Close

ME122EP

Silverdale Avenue

ME123JE

Minster Road

ME123PG

Blatcher Close

ME123JA

Sanders Court

ME123TZ

Baneberry Walk

ME123TR

Primrose Way

ME123TP

Bluebell Close

ME123AH

St Katherine Road

ME123PW

Bramston Road

ME123GS

Holly Drive

ME123XX

Sheppey Central

ME123FF

Nettle Way

ME123RT

Forty Acres Hill

ME123LR

Minster Road

ME123FG

Laurel Road

ME123DA

Queenborough Road

ME123NG

Parish Road

ME123BZ

Queenborough Road

ME123GD

Brambles Close

ME123AR

Halfway Road

Data Sources

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