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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 95 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
95
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
44.11(+40%)
Shoplifting
23.12(+188%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.56(+60%)
Other theft
12.17(+118%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.86(+84%)
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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £295,500 in Queenborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £650,000.

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
Detached35£380,000
Flats3£130,000
Semi-Detached37£275,000
Terraced25£225,000

10 years median price trend in Queenborough

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

All postcodes in Queenborough

ME123XU

Chequers Road

ME115ET

Queenborough and Halfway

ME115JQ

First Avenue

ME123QD

High Street

ME123RZ

Drake Avenue

ME115JY

Wykeham Close

ME115EU

Hogarth Mews

ME123QF

Chapel Street

ME123XR

Redshank Way

ME115BY

Sterling Road

ME115EQ

Whiteway Terrace

ME123EH

Uplands Way

ME123RG

Boundary Close

ME115BH

Dumergue Avenue

ME115LG

Rushenden Road

ME123EB

Belgrave Road

ME115AB

High Street

ME115BQ

Main Road

ME115AS

Castle Street

ME115DN

Borough Road

ME123DG

Queenborough Road

ME123EW

Queenborough Road

ME123HT

Rosemary Avenue

ME115AR

Thomsett Way

ME123DE

Queenborough Road

ME123WL

Plover End

ME115JT

Second Avenue

ME115LU

Manor Road

ME115AA

High Street

ME115DE

Edward Road

ME115TS

Argent Road

ME115AN

Foxley Road

ME115DJ

Main Road

ME123ED

Ashley Close

ME115BS

Castlemere Avenue

ME115DS

Borough Road

ME115AH

Woodhall Terrace

ME115ES

Coronation Crescent

ME115ND

Manor Road

ME123RY

Elm Lane

ME115BJ

Dumergue Avenue

ME123EJ

The Rise

ME115AU

Hardy Close

ME115LH

River View

ME115AT

Rushenden Road

ME115DR

Eastern Avenue

ME115FL

Argent Road

ME123QB

Back Lane

ME123TN

Elm Lane

ME115BL

Flanagan Avenue

ME123XW

Sheppey Central

ME123SE

Nelson Avenue

ME115BF

Beasley Close

ME115PP

Abbey Works

ME123SZ

Abbey Close

ME115AQ

High Street

ME115BN

Main Road

ME115DW

Park Avenue

ME123FL

Jasmin Close

ME123GX

Crocus Avenue

ME123RX

Scocles Road

ME115BP

Main Road

ME115DT

Stanley Avenue

ME123DF

Queenborough Road

ME115DP

Borough Road

ME115EE

South Street

ME123DB

Queenborough Road

ME123DQ

Sunnyfields Drive

ME115BW

Main Road

ME123SQ

Elm Lane

ME115DD

Weekes Court

ME115EX

Mill Cottages

ME115BZ

Yevele Close

ME115HZ

Argent Road

ME115JS

Cullet Drive

ME123RR

Lower Road

ME115AP

Cullet Drive

ME115BU

Moat Way

ME123EE

Belgrave Road

ME123SU

Lower Road

ME115BT

Castlemere Avenue

ME115JP

Argent Road

ME123EG

Bartletts Close

ME123RN

Beefsteak Cottages

ME115BE

Harold Street

ME115HL

Rushden Road

ME115LE

Hillside Avenue

ME115EJ

Whiteway Road

ME123SW

Lower Road

ME115LT

Ferry View

ME123XB

Whimbrel Drive

ME123XH

Foxglove Way

ME123HY

The Dell

ME123FJ

Larch End

ME123SN

Scocles Road

ME115AY

Railway Terrace

ME115JE

Rushenden Road

ME115NB

Manor Close

ME123XD

Alexander Close

ME123SB

Scocles Road

Data Sources

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