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Queenborough and Halfway

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About

Queenborough and Halfway ward is located on the Isle of Sheppey, centred around the historic town of Queenborough and the adjacent residential area of Halfway. The ward is characterised by its industrial and maritime landscape, with the Queenborough Harbour and the Swale estuary defining its northern edge. The area includes significant port facilities and industrial estates, reflecting its economic role. Residential streets are primarily concentrated in Halfway, providing housing for local workers.

The area's layout is defined by the A249 Sheppey Crossing, which connects it to the mainland. A notable feature is the Queenborough Lines, a series of 18th-century military earthworks that cut across the landscape, now largely overgrown. The ward contains large retail parks and is situated near the Sheppey Crossing's junction, making it a key transport node for the island. Mudflats and creeks along the Swale provide habitats for wading birds.

Area overview

On average Queenborough and Halfway has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Queenborough and Halfway is £49,688 per year. There are 4 schools in Queenborough and Halfway: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Queenborough and Halfway is home to around 8,260 people, with a population density of about 773.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Queenborough and Halfway Population
8,260
Population density
773.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.92(+29%)
Shoplifting
16.71(+109%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.89(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.41(+61%)
Other theft
8.47(+51%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,690
93.11%
Other White
157
1.9%
African
66
0.8%
Other Asian
46
0.56%
Bangladeshi
42
0.51%
Total population: 8,259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,771
26.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,184
17.83%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,100
16.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,025
15.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
937
14.11%
Total 16+ residents: 6,641

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,210
36.15%
Owns with a mortgage
1,082
32.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
620
18.52%
Other social rented
263
7.86%
Other forms of private rent
77
2.3%
Total households: 3,347

Property prices in Queenborough and Halfway

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £278,750 in Queenborough and Halfway area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Queenborough and Halfway 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 Queenborough and Halfway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£130,000
Detached25£375,000
Semi-Detached37£277,500
Terraced31£235,000

10 years median price trend in Queenborough and Halfway

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Queenborough and Halfway.

All postcodes in Queenborough and Halfway

ME123WP

Redshank View

ME115EU

Hogarth Mews

ME123WH

Dunlin End

ME123DQ

Sunnyfields Drive

ME115BZ

Yevele Close

ME115EW

Somerset Terrace

ME123WF

Dragonfly Close

ME115LX

Manor Road

ME115BD

Gordon Avenue

ME123HS

Furze Hill Crescent

ME115ES

Coronation Crescent

ME115AJ

Chalk Road

ME123XB

Whimbrel Drive

ME123HP

Labworth Close

ME123BW

Hilda Road

ME115ER

Jubilee Crescent

ME115JE

Rushenden Road

ME115EQ

Whiteway Terrace

ME123DX

Lime Grove

ME115AF

South Street

ME123DE

Queenborough Road

ME115DP

Borough Road

ME115AY

Railway Terrace

ME123WQ

Sandpiper View

ME115ET

Queenborough and Halfway

ME115BF

Beasley Close

ME122TB

Appleford Drive

ME123AU

Halfway Road

ME115DR

Eastern Avenue

ME123EA

Belgrave Road

ME115DN

Borough Road

ME115HE

Rushenden Road

ME123AL

Filer Road

ME123JQ

Queenborough and Halfway

ME115BN

Main Road

ME123AY

Admirals Walk

ME123XS

Sunnyfields Drive

ME123EH

Uplands Way

ME123RL

Cowstead Cottages

ME123HU

Rosemary Avenue

ME122TX

Appleford Drive

ME123DG

Queenborough Road

ME123HY

The Dell

ME123EN

Queenborough Road

ME115LH

River View

ME115JG

First Avenue

ME123BQ

The Crescent

ME115JS

Cullet Drive

ME123DP

Fieldview Close

ME115LU

Manor Road

ME123HN

Adelaide Gardens

ME123WL

Plover End

ME115DU

Hamilton Mews

ME123BX

Scotchmen Close

ME123DD

St Peters Close

ME123UZ

Dickens Close

ME123BP

Eastern Avenue

ME115JP

Argent Road

ME115BQ

Main Road

ME115LL

Hillside Avenue

ME115BT

Castlemere Avenue

ME115JF

First Avenue

ME115BP

Main Road

ME123DA

Queenborough Road

ME123BJ

Lowfield Road

ME123UY

Darter Avenue

ME123HT

Rosemary Avenue

ME115HL

Rushden Road

ME123EB

Belgrave Road

ME123BY

Queenborough Road

ME115BJ

Dumergue Avenue

ME115PP

Abbey Works

ME123EE

Belgrave Road

ME123EY

Holmside Avenue

ME115LG

Rushenden Road

ME123HX

Rosemary Avenue

ME123UX

Criterion Green

ME115EY

Seaview Terrace

ME115AX

Well Road

ME123DB

Queenborough Road

ME123HR

Selwood Close

ME115JY

Wykeham Close

ME123BZ

Queenborough Road

ME123AP

Danley Road

ME115BY

Sterling Road

ME115EJ

Whiteway Road

ME115DD

Weekes Court

ME123EX

Holmside Avenue

ME115JU

Swale Avenue

ME115EZ

North Road

ME123EP

Buddle Drive

ME115BU

Moat Way

ME123DH

Sunnyfields Drive

ME115DL

Borough Road

ME115AQ

High Street

ME115EE

South Street

ME123BG

Southdown Road

ME115TS

Argent Road

ME115LT

Ferry View

ME123AZ

Highfield Road

Data Sources

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