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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 124 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
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(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.19(+152%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.42(+170%)
Public order
6.88(+13%)
Other crime
6.57(+248%)
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 36 recent sales, the median property price is £242,000 in Sheerness West area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £308,500.

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
Flats2£170,000
Semi-Detached15£270,000
Terraced19£220,000

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

ME121JZ

Cherry Tree Close

ME121PQ

Short Street

ME121QX

St Georges Avenue

ME121UF

Harris Road

ME121JF

Detling Close

ME121AL

Broad Street

ME121DW

Fleet Avenue

ME121XX

Vincent Gardens

ME121JT

Edenbridge Drive

ME121NZ

Victory Street

ME121PL

Russell Street

ME121LQ

Queens Way

ME121DQ

Dorset Road

ME121LG

Linden Drive

ME121JS

Edenbridge Drive

ME121RN

High Street

ME121XH

Maple Street

ME121YF

Victoria Street

ME121SG

Regency Close

ME121NX

High Street

ME121PU

Broad Street

ME121TE

Sheppey Street

ME121BH

Bonetta Court

ME121BN

Montague Court

ME121RW

High Street

ME121XR

Vincent Gardens

ME121XW

St Agnes Gardens

ME121PD

Millennium Way

ME121BU

Artillery Road

ME121BQ

Shearwater Court

ME121PZ

Dorset Road

ME121AQ

Millennium Way

ME121HW

Brielle Way

ME121PX

Railway Road

ME121QF

Hope Street

ME121QG

Hope Street

ME121YL

Southview Gardens

ME121ER

Davie Close

ME121DU

Cecil Avenue

ME121TA

Charles Street

ME121HD

Chilham Close

ME121JW

Alder Close

ME121LA

Almond Tree Close

ME121SR

West Street

ME121JY

Hawthorn Avenue

ME121PG

Railway Road

ME121QL

Granville Road

ME121QP

Granville Road

ME121QZ

Botany Close

ME121BP

New Street

ME121DR

Medway Road

ME121SX

Union Street

ME121UD

High Street

ME121XZ

Victoria Street

ME121RJ

Bridge Road

ME121JL

Boxley Close

ME121JU

Milstead Close

ME121LT

Dorset Road Industrial Estate

ME121JG

Hartlip Close

ME121BB

New Road

ME121EB

Holland Close

ME121XS

Vincent Gardens

ME121JR

Hope Street

ME121PA

Millennium Way

ME121PT

Russell Street

ME121LY

Regis Industrial Estate

ME121HX

Main Road

ME121UG

Portland Terrace

ME121YW

Brielle Way

ME121DT

Carlton Avenue

ME121SW

West Street

ME121BT

Medway Road

ME121JJ

Edenbridge Drive

ME121QR

Granville Place

ME121DD

Nore Close

ME121LH

Queens Way

ME121UT

High Street

ME121NY

High Street

ME121PP

Russell Street

ME121QU

St Georges Avenue

ME121RS

Sheerness Docks

ME121DB

New Road Industrial Estate

ME121HA

New Road

ME121HF

Appledore Avenue

ME121LJ

Queens Way

ME121SY

Chapel Street

ME121YA

Victoria Street

ME121AU

New Road

ME121AW

Rose Street

ME121TQ

East Lane

ME121TX

High Street

ME121BG

Bridgewater Road

ME121PF

Railway Road

ME121RR

Naval Terrace

ME121YQ

Second Avenue

ME121EF

Rose Street

ME121ET

St Georges Avenue

ME121YJ

Wheatsheaf Gardens

ME121BE

Miranda Court

ME121DJ

Thames Avenue

Data Sources

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