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About

Sheerness ward encompasses the northern tip of the Isle of Sheppey, defined by its coastal position on the Thames Estuary. The area is primarily residential, with housing extending inland from the seafront. Its economy has historical ties to the now-closed naval dockyard, with the port remaining an active industrial site. The urban centre focuses along the High Street, serving local community needs.

The coastline here is functional, with a mix of concrete sea defences and industrial infrastructure. A notable local feature is the Sheerness Clock Tower, a prominent Victorian structure in the town centre. Open spaces include the Recreation Ground and the beach, which is more utilitarian than touristic. The ward's geography is flat, with views across the water to Southend-on-Sea clearly visible on the horizon.

Area overview

On average Sheerness has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sheerness is £41,672 per year. There are 5 schools in Sheerness: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sheerness is home to around 13,252 people, with a population density of about 2,413.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
24.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sheerness Population
13,252
Population density
2,413.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
78.86(+150%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.05(+220%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.15(+213%)
Shoplifting
12.6(+57%)
Public order
9.43(+54%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,764
88.78%
Other White
660
4.98%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
82
0.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
78
0.59%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
76
0.57%
Total population: 13,251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,035
30.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,649
16.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,574
15.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,453
14.72%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,354
13.72%
Total 16+ residents: 9,870

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,797
34.24%
Owns outright
1,094
20.85%
Owns with a mortgage
1,040
19.82%
Other social rented
938
17.87%
Social rents from council
235
4.48%
Total households: 5,248

Property prices in Sheerness

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 in Sheerness 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£240,000
Flats5£125,000
Semi-Detached21£277,500
Terraced61£210,000

10 years median price trend in Sheerness

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

All postcodes in Sheerness

ME121JZ

Cherry Tree Close

ME122PT

Unity Street

ME122PQ

Broadway

ME121PQ

Short Street

ME121QX

St Georges Avenue

ME121UF

Harris Road

ME122BU

Barnsley Close

ME122SS

Cavour Road

ME121JF

Detling Close

ME121AL

Broad Street

ME121DW

Fleet Avenue

ME121XX

Vincent Gardens

ME122AW

Neptune Terrace

ME122FL

Strode Crescent

ME121JT

Edenbridge Drive

ME121NZ

Victory Street

ME122PA

Alma Road

ME122PP

Wellesley Road

ME122QX

St Helens Road

ME121PL

Russell Street

ME122QQ

Clyde Street

ME121LQ

Queens Way

ME121UB

High Street

ME122QB

Richmond Street

ME121DQ

Dorset Road

ME121LG

Linden Drive

ME121RE

Beach Street

ME121JS

Edenbridge Drive

ME121RN

High Street

ME121XH

Maple Street

ME121YF

Victoria Street

ME122BX

Marine Parade

ME122NZ

Alma Road

ME121AB

Broadway

ME121NQ

High Street

ME121SG

Regency Close

ME122QF

Clyde Street

ME122QY

St Helens Road

ME129AJ

Broadway

ME122AX

Alma Street

ME122FN

Seaview Terrace

ME122QG

Clyde Street

ME121NX

High Street

ME121PU

Broad Street

ME121TE

Sheppey Street

ME122QW

Coronation Road

ME121BH

Bonetta Court

ME121BN

Montague Court

ME121BY

Broadway

ME121RD

Clarence Row

ME121RW

High Street

ME122BY

Shore Close

ME121XR

Vincent Gardens

ME121XW

St Agnes Gardens

ME122NU

Strode Crescent

ME122PB

Alma Road

ME129AN

Sheerness

ME129DD

Sheerness

ME121PD

Millennium Way

ME121RA

Sheerness

ME121BU

Artillery Road

ME121BQ

Shearwater Court

ME121UN

High Street

ME121PZ

Dorset Road

ME121AQ

Millennium Way

ME121HW

Brielle Way

ME121PX

Railway Road

ME121QF

Hope Street

ME121QG

Hope Street

ME121YL

Southview Gardens

ME122ET

Unity Street

ME122PY

James Street

ME122QA

Richmond Street

ME122QS

Richmond Street

ME121AD

Broadway

ME121ER

Davie Close

ME121TF

Broadway

ME121DU

Cecil Avenue

ME121TA

Charles Street

ME121HD

Chilham Close

ME121JW

Alder Close

ME121LA

Almond Tree Close

ME121SR

West Street

ME122ST

Acorn Street

ME121JY

Hawthorn Avenue

ME121PG

Railway Road

ME121QL

Granville Road

ME121QP

Granville Road

ME121QZ

Botany Close

ME122BQ

Beckley Road

ME122FQ

Alma Road

ME121BP

New Street

ME121DR

Medway Road

ME121SX

Union Street

ME121TW

Broadway

ME121UD

High Street

ME121XZ

Victoria Street

ME121RJ

Bridge Road

ME121JL

Boxley Close

ME121JU

Milstead Close

Data Sources

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