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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

ME115JF

First Avenue

ME115DE

Edward Road

ME115DL

Borough Road

ME123XW

Willow Close

ME123XL

Sunflower Meadow

ME123XN

Blake Mews

ME123DH

Sunnyfields Drive

ME115DB

Mount Field

ME115LU

Manor Road

ME115BJ

Dumergue Avenue

ME115LL

Hillside Avenue

ME123DP

Fieldview Close

ME123DJ

Queenborough Road

ME123RW

Elmley Road

ME115EJ

Whiteway Road

ME123AJ

Lower Road

ME115AF

South Street

ME115AT

Rushenden Road

ME115DF

Edward Road

ME123XR

Redshank Way

ME123RY

Elm Lane

ME115JZ

Rushenden Road

ME123XD

Alexander Close

ME123DQ

Sunnyfields Drive

ME115LA

Well Road

ME123QD

High Street

ME115DR

Eastern Avenue

ME115EW

Somerset Terrace

ME115BY

Sterling Road

ME123DX

Lime Grove

ME123PP

Prince Charles Avenue

ME115BD

Gordon Avenue

ME115DN

Borough Road

ME123SP

Greyhound Road

ME115EZ

North Road

ME123EE

Belgrave Road

ME115JS

Cullet Drive

ME115BT

Castlemere Avenue

ME115HL

Rushden Road

ME123PS

Petfield Close

ME123SF

Nelson Avenue

ME115AU

Hardy Close

ME115BH

Dumergue Avenue

ME123DE

Queenborough Road

ME123UX

Criterion Green

ME123EB

Belgrave Road

ME115JY

Wykeham Close

ME123QL

Chequers Road

ME123DL

Sunnyfields Drive

ME123SB

Scocles Road

ME115NB

Manor Close

ME123WP

Redshank View

ME123WL

Plover End

ME123XU

Chequers Road

ME115EY

Seaview Terrace

ME115LP

Ferry View

ME115TS

Argent Road

ME115BL

Flanagan Avenue

ME123FJ

Larch End

ME115AX

Well Road

ME115AN

Foxley Road

ME115JN

Alsager Avenue

ME115ER

Jubilee Crescent

ME123SZ

Abbey Close

ME123SG

Elm Lane

ME115PP

Abbey Works

ME115EE

South Street

ME123SU

Lower Road

ME123EN

Queenborough Road

ME115DU

Hamilton Mews

ME115BE

Harold Street

ME123QU

Sheppey Central

ME123ST

Lower Road

ME115BA

Main Road

ME123RF

Echo Walk

ME123SN

Scocles Road

ME115BF

Beasley Close

ME115AP

Cullet Drive

ME115JP

Argent Road

ME115ND

Manor Road

ME123SS

Elmley Road

ME115EQ

Whiteway Terrace

ME115FL

Argent Road

ME123NY

Minster Road

ME115LX

Manor Road

ME123XA

Swallow Place

Data Sources

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