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Sheerness West

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About

Sheerness West occupies the northwestern tip of the Isle of Sheppey, characterised by its industrial and maritime heritage. The area is dominated by the working Port of Sheerness, a major logistics hub, with extensive docklands and associated commercial activity shaping the landscape.

Residential streets are concentrated inland from the industrial perimeter. The area's coastline along the Thames Estuary is defined by concrete sea defences, with views across the water to Southend-on-Sea. A large, protected beach of shells and shingle, known as Shell Ness, extends from the westernmost point.

Area overview

On average Sheerness West has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sheerness West is £40,447 per year. There are 3 schools in Sheerness West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sheerness West is home to around 6,544 people, with a population density of about 1,466.5 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
35.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sheerness West Population
6,544
Population density
1,466.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.68(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.06(+193%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.71(+206%)
Public order
7.33(+21%)
Other theft
7.18(+28%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,951
90.97%
Other White
238
3.64%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
51
0.78%
Bangladeshi
45
0.69%
Other Asian
33
0.5%
Total population: 6,542

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,666
33.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
816
16.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
804
16.16%
Level 3 (A level)
696
13.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
583
11.72%
Total 16+ residents: 4,976

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
779
29.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
543
20.65%
Owns with a mortgage
532
20.24%
Owns outright
516
19.63%
Social rents from council
194
7.38%
Total households: 2,629

Property prices in Sheerness West

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 in Sheerness West area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £315,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sheerness West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£245,000
Terraced20£220,000
Detached1£285,000
Semi-Detached18£268,000

10 years median price trend in Sheerness West

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

All postcodes in Sheerness West

ME121XN

St Agnes Gardens

ME121BQ

Shearwater Court

ME121QG

Hope Street

ME121NT

High Street

ME121ET

St Georges Avenue

ME121JY

Hawthorn Avenue

ME121YD

First Avenue

ME121DX

Cecil Avenue

ME121EU

St George's Avenue

ME121JG

Hartlip Close

ME121BH

Bonetta Court

ME121XT

Vincent Gardens

ME121DJ

Thames Avenue

ME121HA

New Road

ME121NY

High Street

ME121QP

Granville Road

ME121LQ

Queens Way

ME121PT

Russell Street

ME121AW

Rose Street

ME121BN

Montague Court

ME121PX

Railway Road

ME121DZ

Estuary Road

ME121JZ

Cherry Tree Close

ME121TA

Charles Street

ME121DL

Swale Avenue

ME121QE

New Road

ME121DD

Nore Close

ME121YA

Victoria Street

ME121QU

St Georges Avenue

ME121LG

Linden Drive

ME121YB

Victoria Street

ME121LP

Dorset Road

ME121HW

Brielle Way

ME121PP

Russell Street

ME121BG

Bridgewater Road

ME121LT

Dorset Road Industrial Estate

ME121RS

Sheerness Docks

ME121UR

High Street

ME121EH

Medway Road

ME121JP

Larch Terrace

ME121EP

Davie Close

ME121HD

Chilham Close

ME121DH

Thames Avenue

ME121BP

New Street

ME121PL

Russell Street

ME121SY

Chapel Street

ME121PD

Millennium Way

ME121LD

Queens Way

ME121XP

Vincent Gardens

ME121HX

Main Road

ME121PY

Broad Street

ME121YQ

Second Avenue

ME121QD

Hope Street

ME121LA

Almond Tree Close

ME121QH

Hope Street

ME121JL

Boxley Close

ME121DW

Fleet Avenue

ME121UA

Wood Street

ME121AH

Hare Street

ME121LW

Nelson Close

ME121JX

Edenbridge Drive

ME121DT

Carlton Avenue

ME121XU

Vincent Gardens

ME121AQ

Millennium Way

ME121DP

Medway Road

ME121UH

High Street

ME121XL

Maple Street

ME121BS

Kent Road

ME121TE

Sheppey Street

ME121RT

Main Road

ME121XW

St Agnes Gardens

ME121JB

Edenbridge Drive

ME121LY

Regis Industrial Estate

ME121PF

Railway Road

ME121PQ

Short Street

ME121BU

Artillery Road

ME121ER

Davie Close

ME121SS

King Street

ME121EF

Rose Street

ME121YF

Victoria Street

ME121RQ

Duke Of Clarence Trading Estate

ME121LJ

Queens Way

ME121DU

Cecil Avenue

ME121RW

High Street

ME121LL

Queens Way

ME121XY

Shrubsole Avenue

ME121BJ

Tribune Court

ME121UJ

High Street

ME121NS

High Street

ME121SG

Regency Close

ME121QF

Hope Street

ME121BW

New Road

ME121JA

Bredhurst Close

ME121UD

High Street

ME121HB

Mile Town Industrial Park

ME121QT

St Georges Avenue

ME121JW

Alder Close

ME121YE

First Avenue

ME121JU

Milstead Close

ME121HE

Edenbridge Drive

Data Sources

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