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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 143 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
143
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
76.74(+142%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.28(+236%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.03(+242%)
Shoplifting
16.83(+111%)
Public order
9.21(+52%)
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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 in Sheerness area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £330,000.

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
Flats4£132,500
Detached4£256,000
Terraced60£207,500
Semi-Detached27£270,000

10 years median price trend in Sheerness

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

All postcodes in Sheerness

ME129AJ

Broadway

ME121HE

Edenbridge Drive

ME121PA

Millennium Way

ME122PA

Alma Road

ME121PP

Russell Street

ME121QX

St Georges Avenue

ME121RH

Bridge Road

ME121JZ

Cherry Tree Close

ME121PG

Railway Road

ME129BY

Broadway

ME122BY

Shore Close

ME121XP

Vincent Gardens

ME121UF

Harris Road

ME121BP

New Street

ME121YH

Wheatsheaf Gardens

ME121JF

Detling Close

ME122QR

Coronation Road

ME121RE

Beach Street

ME129DD

Sheerness

ME121PZ

Dorset Road

ME122PJ

Trinity Road

ME122QQ

Clyde Street

ME121UA

Wood Street

ME121UH

High Street

ME121SX

Union Street

ME121LZ

New Road

ME121NQ

High Street

ME122BX

Marine Parade

ME121BG

Bridgewater Road

ME121XN

St Agnes Gardens

ME121LN

New Road

ME121EB

Holland Close

ME121AJ

Rose Street

ME121HD

Chilham Close

ME121JG

Hartlip Close

ME121PY

Broad Street

ME121HB

Mile Town Industrial Park

ME121RA

Sheerness

ME122AH

Invicta Road

ME121DT

Carlton Avenue

ME121XS

Vincent Gardens

ME121ER

Davie Close

ME121QU

St Georges Avenue

ME121QS

Granville Place

ME122BG

Seager Road

ME122PB

Alma Road

ME121LA

Almond Tree Close

ME122SU

Invicta Road

ME122AA

Redan Place

ME121RW

High Street

ME121AF

Broadway

ME121UU

High Street

ME121EA

Broad Street

ME121UL

High Street

ME121XJ

Maple Street

ME121YW

Brielle Way

ME121LQ

Queens Way

ME121SY

Chapel Street

ME121DD

Nore Close

ME122AG

Invicta Road

ME122TF

Broadway

ME122NY

Fonblanque Road

ME121JB

Edenbridge Drive

ME122PR

Unity Street

ME121EU

St George's Avenue

ME121RQ

Duke Of Clarence Trading Estate

ME122AU

Alexandra Road

ME122AZ

Alma Street

ME121EJ

St Georges Avenue

ME121JA

Bredhurst Close

ME122NU

Strode Crescent

ME121AA

Broadway

ME122AL

Marine Parade

ME122QL

Galway Road

ME121ED

Garrison Road

ME122BT

Seager Road

ME122BD

Marine Parade

ME121LE

Coats Avenue

ME122QS

Richmond Street

ME121SG

Regency Close

ME122QG

Clyde Street

ME121UG

Portland Terrace

ME129AN

Sheerness

ME121YD

First Avenue

ME121QD

Hope Street

ME121PD

Millennium Way

ME121RB

Delamark Road

ME121YL

Southview Gardens

ME121JJ

Edenbridge Drive

ME121DX

Cecil Avenue

ME122AD

Berridge Road

ME121BA

Trinity Way

ME122NS

Ranelagh Road

ME121AL

Broad Street

ME121SW

West Street

ME122PF

Trinity Road

ME121NS

High Street

ME121EH

Medway Road

ME121XL

Maple Street

ME122QY

St Helens Road

Data Sources

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