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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

ME123AT

Halfway Road

ME115BE

Harold Street

ME123DL

Sunnyfields Drive

ME115LY

Manor Road

ME115LE

Hillside Avenue

ME115DB

Mount Field

ME123RH

Queenborough Road

ME123DJ

Queenborough Road

ME115JT

Second Avenue

ME115JN

Alsager Avenue

ME115BH

Dumergue Avenue

ME123AG

Lynsted Road

ME123JG

Pleasant Place

ME115DZ

Argent Road

ME115AD

West Street

ME123BB

Admirals Walk

ME123EU

Sunnyfields Drive

ME115JZ

Rushenden Road

ME115DT

Stanley Avenue

ME115AU

Hardy Close

ME123AS

Halfway Road

ME123BA

Highfield Road

ME115AT

Rushenden Road

ME115AE

Queenborough and Halfway

ME115AS

Castle Street

ME115DH

Frances Row

ME115BL

Flanagan Avenue

ME115DS

Borough Road

ME123DF

Queenborough Road

ME123JF

Minster Road

ME123EZ

Holmside Avenue

ME123UU

Commodores Close

ME115AB

High Street

ME115EN

Admiral Houses

ME115LB

Well Road

ME123UW

Belgrave Avenue

ME123XA

Swallow Place

ME115DW

Park Avenue

ME123EJ

The Rise

ME123TL

Power Station Road

ME123BN

Hilda Road

ME123RJ

Queenborough Road

ME115DE

Edward Road

ME123AX

Banner Way

ME115DY

Main Road

ME115FL

Argent Road

ME115AR

Thomsett Way

ME115EP

Wickham Terrace

ME115QQ

Queenborough and Halfway

ME115LP

Ferry View

ME123JJ

Minster Road

ME123AR

Halfway Road

ME115ND

Manor Road

ME123AH

St Katherine Road

ME115GA

Argent Road

ME123BL

Belmont Road

ME123EF

Uplands Way

ME115JL

Seaview Villas

ME123JE

Minster Road

ME115NA

Manor Road

ME123EW

Queenborough Road

ME123EL

Queenborough Road

ME115LZ

Marshall Crescent

ME115DJ

Main Road

ME122RJ

Mills Close

ME115JQ

First Avenue

ME115BS

Castlemere Avenue

ME115AN

Foxley Road

ME123JH

Minster Road

ME122SR

Appleford Drive

ME115LA

Well Road

ME115NB

Manor Close

ME115BX

Barler Place

ME123FQ

Queenborough and Halfway

ME115EX

Mill Cottages

ME115AG

High Street

ME115LS

Rushenden Road

ME123BH

Raleigh Way

ME122RQ

Marr Close

ME115JX

Swale Avenue

ME115AH

Woodhall Terrace

ME123JD

Minster Road

ME123BE

Southdown Road

ME115AW

Foxley Road

ME115AA

High Street

ME123BS

Western Avenue

ME115HB

Rushenden Road

ME123EG

Bartletts Close

ME123HW

Ferndale Close

ME115HZ

Argent Road

ME123BD

Southdown Road

ME115HA

North Road

ME115BA

Main Road

ME115DF

Edward Road

ME115AP

Cullet Drive

ME123TE

William Rigby Drive

ME115BW

Main Road

ME123ED

Ashley Close

Data Sources

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