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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 moderate 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
6/10
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(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.49(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.2(+27%)
Other theft
4.42(-21%)
Vehicle crime
2.67(-30%)
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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £287,000 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
Detached46£372,500
Flats6£163,500
Semi-Detached46£282,000
Terraced36£255,000

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

ME123NX

Lovell Road

ME123AR

Halfway Road

ME123HX

Rosemary Avenue

ME123PG

Blatcher Close

ME123TD

Charlock Drive

ME123UF

Queen Anne Close

ME123FD

Camellia Road

ME123BG

Southdown Road

ME123FB

Lilac Road

ME123PH

Harps Avenue

ME123RT

Forty Acres Hill

ME123AT

Halfway Road

ME123NG

Parish Road

ME123EP

Buddle Drive

ME123FG

Laurel Road

ME123FS

Lupin Court

ME123LN

Fleetwood Close

ME123UE

Fuchsia Drive

ME123AH

St Katherine Road

ME123GW

Violet Close

ME123JN

Parsonage Chase

ME123PQ

Worcester Close

ME123RB

Lapwing Close

ME123BQ

The Crescent

ME123FZ

Cotton Thistle Way

ME123HR

Selwood Close

ME123LR

Minster Road

ME123AP

Danley Road

ME123GA

Plover Road

ME123JG

Pleasant Place

ME123JW

Turmine Court

ME123EZ

Holmside Avenue

ME123TP

Bluebell Close

ME123TS

Petunia Avenue

ME123LD

Sanspareil Avenue

ME123NQ

Parish Road

ME123ND

Barton Hill Drive

ME123PJ

Copland Avenue

ME123RA

Buckthorne Road

ME123UD

Aspen Drive

ME123AW

Penny Cress Road

ME123JS

Allen Court

ME123LE

Sanspareil Avenue

ME123TB

Bellflower Avenue

ME122SY

Appleford Drive

ME123LH

Minster Road

ME123TT

Hazel Avenue

ME123FE

Dahlia Walk

ME123BT

Yarrow Drive

ME123LX

Leigh Court

ME123FT

Elder Walk

ME123RE

Honeysuckle Drive

ME123XG

Honey Pot Close

ME122EN

Sunnyside Avenue

ME122EW

Silverdale Avenue

ME123QJ

Daffodil Avenue

ME123EQ

Plover Road

ME123JD

Minster Road

ME123AN

Penny Cress Road

ME123BH

Raleigh Way

ME123NJ

Nautilus Drive

ME122RD

Croindene Court

ME123FF

Nettle Way

ME123LF

Darlington Drive

ME123AQ

Penny Cress Road

ME123AS

Halfway Road

ME123AZ

Highfield Road

ME123FW

Juniper Close

ME122RB

Silverdale Avenue

ME122TQ

Stiles Close

ME123EX

Holmside Avenue

ME123JQ

Queenborough and Halfway

ME123JY

The Myrtles

ME123WH

Dunlin End

ME123AU

Halfway Road

ME123BS

Western Avenue

ME123BU

Sheppey Central

ME123NE

Barton Hill Drive

ME123RP

Buckthorne Road

ME123GS

Holly Drive

ME123GU

Mallow Road

ME123JE

Minster Road

ME123PL

Harps Avenue

ME123HZ

Tysoe Court

ME123LB

Summerville Avenue

ME123FX

Buttercup Avenue

ME123HE

Hopsons Place

ME123TR

Primrose Way

ME123FU

Parish Close

ME123PR

Prince Charles Avenue

ME123TE

William Rigby Drive

ME123NB

Hilltop Road

ME122SL

Salmon Crescent

ME122TB

Appleford Drive

ME123HN

Adelaide Gardens

ME123JX

Parsonage Chase

ME123LL

Minster Road

ME123FA

Tulip Close

ME123RS

Lower Road

ME123XJ

Sheppey Central

Data Sources

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