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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

ME121LT

Dorset Road Industrial Estate

ME121JG

Hartlip Close

ME122AF

Berridge Road

ME122NX

Meyrick Road

ME121AY

Royal Road

ME121BA

Trinity Way

ME121BB

New Road

ME121EB

Holland Close

ME121NF

High Street

ME121XS

Vincent Gardens

ME121HQ

Royal Road

ME121JR

Hope Street

ME121PA

Millennium Way

ME121PT

Russell Street

ME122BB

Marine Parade

ME121LY

Regis Industrial Estate

ME122AL

Marine Parade

ME122QN

Coronation Road

ME121HX

Main Road

ME121TS

Broadway

ME121UG

Portland Terrace

ME121YW

Brielle Way

ME122AZ

Alma Street

ME129DE

Sheerness

ME121UP

High Street

ME122NS

Ranelagh Road

ME122PE

Alma Road

ME121DT

Carlton Avenue

ME121SW

West Street

ME122AH

Invicta Road

ME122QL

Galway Road

ME121BT

Medway Road

ME121JJ

Edenbridge Drive

ME122BG

Seager Road

ME121QR

Granville Place

ME121RG

Royal Road

ME122AJ

Invicta Road

ME122AS

Alexandra Road

ME121DD

Nore Close

ME121LH

Queens Way

ME121UT

High Street

ME122QE

James Street

ME121NY

High Street

ME121PP

Russell Street

ME121QU

St Georges Avenue

ME121RS

Sheerness Docks

ME122AB

Napier Terrace

ME122PW

Winstanley Road

ME121AA

Broadway

ME121DB

New Road Industrial Estate

ME121HA

New Road

ME121HF

Appledore Avenue

ME121LJ

Queens Way

ME121NL

High Street

ME121SY

Chapel Street

ME121UL

High Street

ME121YA

Victoria Street

ME122BE

Marine Parade

ME121AU

New Road

ME121AW

Rose Street

ME121HL

Bridge Road

ME121TQ

East Lane

ME121TX

High Street

ME122NT

Newcomen Road

ME121BG

Bridgewater Road

ME121PF

Railway Road

ME121RR

Naval Terrace

ME121TP

Broadway

ME121TT

Broadway

ME121YQ

Second Avenue

ME122BT

Seager Road

ME122PU

Jefferson Road

ME122QP

Coronation Road

ME121AF

Broadway

ME121EF

Rose Street

ME121ET

St Georges Avenue

ME121RF

Beach Terrace

ME121YJ

Wheatsheaf Gardens

ME121BE

Miranda Court

ME122SU

Invicta Road

ME121DJ

Thames Avenue

ME121LZ

New Road

ME122AE

Berridge Road

ME122BJ

Winstanley Road

ME122PZ

Sellens Cottages

ME121XL

Maple Street

ME121XY

Shrubsole Avenue

ME121YD

First Avenue

ME121YG

Second Avenue

ME121NJ

High Street

ME122QT

Nursery Close

ME121BD

Diamond Court

ME121DH

Thames Avenue

ME121EA

Broad Street

ME121LD

Queens Way

ME121LF

Queens Way

ME121LL

Queens Way

ME121YH

Wheatsheaf Gardens

ME121BJ

Tribune Court

ME121DX

Cecil Avenue

Data Sources

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