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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

ME123NP

Orchard Grove

ME123PW

Bramston Road

ME123BB

Admirals Walk

ME123HH

Orchid Close

ME123FH

Myrtle Road

ME123GP

Thistle Walk

ME123NN

Miller Court

ME123TJ

Buckthorne Road

ME122TX

Appleford Drive

ME123AG

Lynsted Road

ME123FN

Aspen Drive

ME123TQ

Mistletoe Drive

ME122SR

Appleford Drive

ME123BE

Southdown Road

ME123BX

Scotchmen Close

ME123GT

Mallow Road

ME123HW

Ferndale Close

ME123LJ

Minster Road

ME123NF

Barton Hill Drive

ME122RA

Sunnyside Avenue

ME123BZ

Queenborough Road

ME123ER

Harebell Close

ME123PN

Prince Charles Avenue

ME123TH

Heron Drive

ME123XT

Sunnyfields Drive

ME123DY

Minster Road

ME123BD

Southdown Road

ME123GQ

Holly Drive

ME123RH

Queenborough Road

ME123BY

Queenborough Road

ME123GR

Holly Drive

ME123WQ

Sandpiper View

ME123PF

Harps Avenue

ME123PT

New Road

ME123TY

Myrtle Road

ME123UA

Lavender Avenue

ME122RQ

Marr Close

ME123AY

Admirals Walk

ME123GD

Brambles Close

ME123GF

Lilac Road

ME123HS

Furze Hill Crescent

ME123BN

Hilda Road

ME123FQ

Queenborough and Halfway

ME123PU

New Road

ME123UU

Commodores Close

ME123RU

Scocles Road

ME122ER

Scrapsgate Road

ME122RJ

Mills Close

ME122SP

Salmon Crescent

ME123BA

Highfield Road

ME123BF

Thistle Hill Way

ME123GZ

Daisy Close

ME123JL

Parsonage Chase

ME123JR

Murthwaite Court

ME123LS

Porter Close

ME122BL

St Marys Row

ME123AX

Banner Way

ME123PY

Willis Court

ME123UT

Scocles Court

ME123NT

Wain Court

ME123TZ

Baneberry Walk

ME123FP

Bergamot Avenue

ME123GY

Cornflower Way

ME123JA

Sanders Court

ME123LG

Darlington Drive

ME123RD

Buckthorne Road

ME123RJ

Queenborough Road

ME123RL

Cowstead Cottages

ME123JU

Parsonage Chase

ME123BL

Belmont Road

ME123DZ

Clover Close

ME123JZ

Summerville Avenue

ME123LA

Alaseun Terrace

ME123LW

Lapwing Close

ME123LZ

Barton Hill Drive

ME123NW

Brasier Court

ME123UB

Colwyn Close

ME123JF

Minster Road

ME123JJ

Minster Road

ME123TW

Laurel Road

ME123FY

Sorrel Close

ME123GN

Thistle Hill Way

ME123NU

Petfield Close

ME123GB

Aster Road

ME123NL

Nautilus Close

ME123TX

Thistle Hill Way

ME123JP

Menzies Court

ME123LY

Barton Hill Drive

ME122EP

Silverdale Avenue

ME123BP

Eastern Avenue

ME123LP

Minster Road

ME123AL

Filer Road

ME123GE

Coral Road

ME123BJ

Lowfield Road

ME123GL

Mimosa Avenue

ME123JH

Minster Road

ME123NS

Minster Road

ME123NA

Holyrood Drive

ME123PX

New Road

ME123BW

Hilda Road

Data Sources

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