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Sheerness East

About

Sheerness East sits on the Isle of Sheppey's north coast, defined by its industrial port and residential streets. The area is dominated by the working harbour, with large vessels and cargo operations visible along the waterfront. Housing consists primarily of post-war terraced homes and estates, built to serve the dockyard workforce. The flat, exposed landscape is shaped by the maritime economy and the open expanse of the Thames Estuary.

A notable local feature is the Sheerness Clock Tower, a prominent Victorian structure overlooking the town centre. The area's history is closely linked to the Royal Navy, with the former dockyard site now an industrial estate. Beachfields Park provides a green space near the seafront, offering views across the water towards Southend and the constant movement of shipping traffic in the busy estuary.

Area overview

On average Sheerness East has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sheerness East is £43,348 per year. There are 2 schools in Sheerness East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sheerness East is home to around 6,707 people, with a population density of about 6,875.4 per km2.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

159

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sheerness East Population

6,707

Population density

6,875.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

83.64(+164%)

Anti-social behaviour

46.37(+277%)

Shoplifting

27.43(+244%)

Criminal damage and arson

24.3(+277%)

Public order

11.03(+82%)

South East average

Demographics

British

5,811

86.65%

Other White

422

6.29%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.85%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.85%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.66%

Total population: 6,706

Economics

No qualifications

1,369

27.97%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

833

17.02%

Level 4+ (Degree)

771

15.75%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

770

15.73%

Level 3 (A level)

757

15.46%

Total 16+ residents: 4,895

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,254

47.92%

Owns outright

578

22.09%

Owns with a mortgage

507

19.37%

Other social rented

159

6.08%

Other forms of private rent

2.45%

Total households: 2,617

Property prices in Sheerness East

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Sheerness East area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £330,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Sheerness East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£240,000	£217,500	£227,500	£256,000	£268,800
Semi-Detached	9	£290,000	£232,500	£240,000	£312,500	£328,000
Terraced	40	£192,500	£138,750	£170,000	£216,375	£240,250
Flats	3	£125,000	£93,500	£107,500	£132,500	£138,500

10 years median price trend in Sheerness East

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Housing

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Property prices in Sheerness East

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