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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

ME121QR

Granville Place

ME121TE

Sheppey Street

ME122FL

Strode Crescent

ME121UD

High Street

ME121XW

St Agnes Gardens

ME122FN

Seaview Terrace

ME121LH

Queens Way

ME121HW

Brielle Way

ME121XH

Maple Street

ME121LW

Nelson Close

ME121LD

Queens Way

ME122BU

Barnsley Close

ME121NZ

Victory Street

ME122SS

Cavour Road

ME122PT

Unity Street

ME121HS

Sheerness

ME121HL

Bridge Road

ME121NB

New Road

ME121BF

Old Garden Pasture

ME121TF

Broadway

ME121RT

Main Road

ME121XR

Vincent Gardens

ME121NY

High Street

ME121DL

Swale Avenue

ME121YB

Victoria Street

ME121RF

Beach Terrace

ME121XZ

Victoria Street

ME122PL

Winstanley Road

ME121LY

Regis Industrial Estate

ME122BA

Sheerness

ME121QF

Hope Street

ME122AY

Alma Street

ME121AH

Hare Street

ME121AW

Rose Street

ME121QT

St Georges Avenue

ME121XT

Vincent Gardens

ME122BJ

Winstanley Road

ME121PU

Broad Street

ME121YJ

Wheatsheaf Gardens

ME121DY

Estuary Road

ME121DB

New Road Industrial Estate

ME115EA

Lucas Close

ME121TW

Broadway

ME121AB

Broadway

ME121UP

High Street

ME121PF

Railway Road

ME122BE

Marine Parade

ME121RN

High Street

ME121PQ

Short Street

ME121TT

Broadway

ME121YA

Victoria Street

ME122PW

Winstanley Road

ME121JL

Boxley Close

ME121LP

Dorset Road

ME121HF

Appledore Avenue

ME121UQ

High Street

ME122PD

Alma Road

ME122QT

Nursery Close

ME121QL

Granville Road

ME121RS

Sheerness Docks

ME121UR

High Street

ME121TA

Charles Street

ME122PU

Jefferson Road

ME122NT

Newcomen Road

ME121AU

New Road

ME121TY

High Street

ME121SS

King Street

ME121PS

Russell Street

ME121UT

High Street

ME122QN

Coronation Road

ME122AE

Berridge Road

ME122NX

Meyrick Road

ME121DS

St Georges Avenue

ME121UY

Park Road

ME122PX

Jefferson Road

ME121BJ

Tribune Court

ME122QB

Richmond Street

ME122QW

Coronation Road

ME121LG

Linden Drive

ME121XU

Vincent Gardens

ME121JU

Milstead Close

ME122PP

Wellesley Road

ME129DB

Sheerness

ME121XX

Vincent Gardens

ME121UB

High Street

ME121JP

Larch Terrace

ME121DW

Fleet Avenue

ME121YE

First Avenue

ME121NJ

High Street

ME121BL

Briton Court

ME122AP

Marine Parade

ME121DP

Medway Road

ME121NF

High Street

ME122BQ

Beckley Road

ME121RD

Clarence Row

ME121BW

New Road

ME121JX

Edenbridge Drive

ME121QE

New Road

ME121QP

Granville Road

ME121BE

Miranda Court

Data Sources

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