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About

Queenborough sits on the Isle of Sheppey, where the Swale channel meets the Medway estuary. The area is defined by its working waterfront and maritime history, centred on a small harbour. The street plan follows the original, circular layout of the old fortified town. Low-lying marshes and industrial estates characterise much of the immediate surroundings, with views across the water to the Kent mainland.

The town's history is tied to the now-closed ironworks, and its present includes a busy marina and boatyards. A network of sea walls and footpaths allows for walks along the muddy creeks and saltings. The local sailing club is a focal point, and the restored clock tower of the former town hall overlooks the central crossroads. The surrounding Swale is a designated site for wildlife, particularly wading birds.

Area overview

On average Queenborough has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Queenborough is £48,041 per year. There are 2 schools in Queenborough: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Queenborough is home to around 6,574 people, with a population density of about 220.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Queenborough Population
6,574
Population density
220.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.96(+39%)
Shoplifting
20.99(+163%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.86(+53%)
Other theft
11.41(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.26(+75%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,165
93.75%
Other White
116
1.76%
African
53
0.81%
Irish
36
0.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
0.44%
Total population: 6,576

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,473
27.82%
Level 3 (A level)
913
17.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
857
16.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
834
15.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
723
13.65%
Total 16+ residents: 5,295

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
991
37.14%
Owns with a mortgage
780
29.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
485
18.18%
Other social rented
258
9.67%
Other forms of private rent
59
2.21%
Total households: 2,668

Property prices in Queenborough

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £295,500 in Queenborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Queenborough 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£130,000
Detached35£382,000
Semi-Detached33£280,000
Terraced25£230,000

10 years median price trend in Queenborough

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

All postcodes in Queenborough

ME115BX

Barler Place

ME123SW

Lower Road

ME123SD

Scocles Road

ME115JX

Swale Avenue

ME123DD

St Peters Close

ME115HB

Rushenden Road

ME115ET

Queenborough and Halfway

ME123QB

Back Lane

ME115JU

Swale Avenue

ME123HY

The Dell

ME123XH

Foxglove Way

ME115DT

Stanley Avenue

ME123WF

Dragonfly Close

ME115DS

Borough Road

ME123EW

Queenborough Road

ME123GX

Crocus Avenue

ME115JT

Second Avenue

ME123DG

Queenborough Road

ME115AY

Railway Terrace

ME115BN

Main Road

ME115NA

Manor Road

ME115AA

High Street

ME115BQ

Main Road

ME115LB

Well Road

ME115AE

Queenborough and Halfway

ME123ED

Ashley Close

ME115DH

Frances Row

ME123EH

Uplands Way

ME115LT

Ferry View

ME123FL

Jasmin Close

ME115AH

Woodhall Terrace

ME115AD

West Street

ME115LY

Manor Road

ME115EN

Admiral Houses

ME123EA

Belgrave Road

ME115EU

Hogarth Mews

ME123SQ

Elm Lane

ME123RX

Scocles Road

ME123EJ

The Rise

ME115BW

Main Road

ME115LH

River View

ME115JE

Rushenden Road

ME115LG

Rushenden Road

ME123QF

Chapel Street

ME115DZ

Argent Road

ME115DY

Main Road

ME123EU

Sunnyfields Drive

ME123RN

Beefsteak Cottages

ME123QH

Tams Gardens

ME115AQ

High Street

ME123DB

Queenborough Road

ME115DD

Weekes Court

ME115BZ

Yevele Close

ME123XQ

The Sidings

ME123UW

Belgrave Avenue

ME123HU

Rosemary Avenue

ME123HT

Rosemary Avenue

ME123RG

Boundary Close

ME115DP

Borough Road

ME123TN

Elm Lane

ME115DW

Park Avenue

ME115EX

Mill Cottages

ME115BP

Main Road

ME123SR

Lower Road

ME115AW

Foxley Road

ME123DF

Queenborough Road

ME123UY

Darter Avenue

ME123RZ

Drake Avenue

ME115HA

North Road

ME115QQ

Queenborough and Halfway

ME115AS

Castle Street

ME115AG

High Street

ME115AJ

Chalk Road

ME115EP

Wickham Terrace

ME115HE

Rushenden Road

ME123XS

Sunnyfields Drive

ME123SL

Chiddingfold Close

ME115GA

Argent Road

ME123XB

Whimbrel Drive

ME123RR

Lower Road

ME115LE

Hillside Avenue

ME123XP

Curlew Rise

ME115AB

High Street

ME115AR

Thomsett Way

ME123SE

Nelson Avenue

ME123EL

Queenborough Road

ME123EG

Bartletts Close

ME115JL

Seaview Villas

ME115BU

Moat Way

ME115LS

Rushenden Road

ME115JG

First Avenue

ME123EF

Uplands Way

ME115DJ

Main Road

ME123SA

Drake Avenue

ME115JQ

First Avenue

ME115HZ

Argent Road

ME115BS

Castlemere Avenue

ME123UZ

Dickens Close

ME115ES

Coronation Crescent

ME115LZ

Marshall Crescent

Data Sources

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