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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

ME123DA

Queenborough Road

ME123HP

Labworth Close

ME123NH

Dreadnought Avenue

ME123TU

Petunia Avenue

ME123TF

Poppy Crescent

ME123XX

Sheppey Central

ME123EY

Holmside Avenue

ME123FR

Fennel Close

ME123GJ

Nettle Way

ME123JT

The Old Bakery

ME123LT

Plover Road

ME123TL

Power Station Road

Data Sources

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