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Sheerness East

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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 160 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
160
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sheerness East Population
6,707
Population density
6,875.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
87.82(+178%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.73(+286%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.81(+254%)
Shoplifting
20.87(+160%)
Public order
11.93(+95%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,811
86.65%
Other White
422
6.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
57
0.85%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
57
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.66%
Total population: 6,706

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
64
2.45%
Total households: 2,617

Property prices in Sheerness East

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 in Sheerness East area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £355,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sheerness East 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 Sheerness East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£240,000
Flats3£125,000
Semi-Detached6£303,750
Terraced42£197,500

10 years median price trend in Sheerness East

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

All postcodes in Sheerness East

ME122AD

Berridge Road

ME122PN

Unity Court

ME122BA

Sheerness

ME122PF

Trinity Road

ME122PS

Unity Street

ME129BR

Broadway

ME122AU

Alexandra Road

ME122AY

Alma Street

ME122BD

Marine Parade

ME122NY

Fonblanque Road

ME122PD

Alma Road

ME122PX

Jefferson Road

ME121HH

Broadway

ME122AA

Redan Place

ME121UU

High Street

ME121UY

Park Road

ME121RB

Delamark Road

ME122AN

Neptune Terrace

ME122AQ

Invicta Road

ME122TF

Broadway

ME121UZ

Royal Road

ME129DB

Sheerness

Data Sources

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