What's the Sheerness West population and density?

Sheerness West population is 6,544 with density 1466.5 per km².

How safe is Sheerness West?

Crime level in Sheerness West is very high with about 164 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How many households are in Sheerness West?

There are 2,630 households in Sheerness West

How deprived is Sheerness West?

Deprivation score 10/10 (rank 949 of 32844 in country).

What are house prices in Sheerness West?

Based on 38 recent sales, the median price is £240,000.

How much social housing is near Sheerness West?

About 35.2% across the Sheerness West area.

What home types are most common in Sheerness West?

Housing mix: terraced 37.7%, semi-detached 36.6%.

What are prices by property type in Sheerness West?

Latest medians: Detached £230,000, Semi-detached £249,500, Terraced £240,000, Flats £170,000.

What's the average income in Sheerness West?

Average resident income is about £30,700 per year.

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Q: What schools in Sheerness West and how are they rated?

There are 3 schools in Sheerness West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / South East / Swale / Sheerness West

About

Sheerness West is a residential area located on the Isle of Sheppey in Swale, Kent. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is situated close to the town centre of Sheerness, providing easy access to local shops, schools, and amenities. The nearby Sheerness Beach and the seafront offer views of the Thames Estuary.

Transport links include the Sheerness-on-Sea railway station, connecting the area to Sittingbourne and London. The A249 provides road access to the mainland. Sheerness West has a community-focused atmosphere, with parks and green spaces like Beachfields Park. The area is known for its affordability compared to other parts of Kent, attracting families and first-time buyers.

Area overview

On average Sheerness West has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sheerness West is £30,700 per year. There are 3 schools in Sheerness West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

164

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

35.2%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sheerness West Population

6,544

Population density

1,466.5 per km²

Demographics

British

5,951

90.97%

Other White

238

3.64%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.78%

Bangladeshi

0.69%

Other Asian

0.5%

Total population: 6,542

Housing

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 38 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Sheerness West area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £308,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£230,000	£230,000	£230,000	£230,000	£230,000
Flats	2	£170,000	£102,500	£132,500	£207,500	£237,500
Semi-Detached	14	£249,500	£195,650	£220,113	£276,875	£294,850
Terraced	21	£240,000	£130,000	£185,000	£260,000	£271,000

10 years price trend in Sheerness West

All postcodes in Sheerness West

ME121XY

Shrubsole Avenue

ME121XL

Maple Street

ME121YD

First Avenue

ME121YG

Second Avenue

ME121YH

Wheatsheaf Gardens

ME121BD

Diamond Court

ME121DH

Thames Avenue

ME121EA

Broad Street

ME121LD

Coats Avenue

ME121LF

Linden Drive

ME121LL

Hawthorn Avenue

ME121BJ

Montague Court

ME121DX

Cecil Avenue

ME121EP

Davie Close

ME121NS

High Street

ME121QE

New Road

ME121XT

Vincent Gardens

ME115EA

Lucas Close

ME121HB

Grace Road

ME121UR

High Street

ME121XN

St Agnes Gardens

ME121TY

High Street

ME121ED

Garrison Road

ME121JP

Hawthorn Avenue

ME121UW

High Street

ME121LP

Dorset Road

ME121AH

Hare Street

ME121DP

Cecil Avenue

ME121DY

Estuary Road

ME121HE

Appledore Avenue

ME121JX

Edenbridge Drive

ME121JZ

Cherry Tree Close

ME121XJ

Maple Street

ME121DZ

Estuary Road

ME121SS

King Street

ME121UA

Wood Street

ME121UH

High Street

ME121XP

Maple Street

ME121EH

Medway Road

ME121EU

St George's Avenue

ME121JB

Edenbridge Drive

ME121LN

Nelson Close

ME121PY

Broad Street

ME121RT

Main Road

ME121BF

Sheerness West

ME121DL

Swale Avenue

ME121DS

St George's Avenue

ME121QD

Hope Street

ME121BW

New Road

ME121NB

Brielle Way

ME121PS

Russell Street

ME121QT

Botany Close

ME121YB

Victoria Street

ME121YE

First Avenue

ME121AJ

Hare Street

ME121LE

Coats Avenue

ME121UJ

High Street

ME121QS

Granville Place

ME121BL

Briton Court

ME121QH

Hope Street

ME121LW

Nelson Close

ME121BS

Kent Road

ME121EJ

Bridgewater Road

ME121JA

Bredhurst Close

ME121NT

High Street

ME121RQ

High Street

ME121XU

Shrubsole Avenue

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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