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Sheerness

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sheerness Population

13,252

Population density

2,413.3 per km²

Crime

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

British

11,764

88.78%

Other White

660

4.98%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.62%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.59%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.57%

Total population: 13,251

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	4	£132,500	£95,250	£116,250	£166,250	£229,250
Detached	4	£256,000	£218,750	£233,750	£275,250	£283,050
Terraced	60	£207,500	£139,950	£174,375	£220,000	£250,250
Semi-Detached	27	£270,000	£168,750	£231,250	£292,500	£322,000

10 years median price trend in Sheerness

All postcodes in Sheerness

ME121JW

Alder Close

ME121PL

Russell Street

ME121LF

Queens Way

ME121BH

Bonetta Court

ME121DZ

Estuary Road

ME121YF

Victoria Street

ME121HX

Main Road

ME121AG

Clock Tower Crescent

ME121UJ

High Street

ME122PZ

Sellens Cottages

ME121TP

Broadway

ME121NT

High Street

ME121EP

Davie Close

ME121UZ

Royal Road

ME122ET

Unity Street

ME121HA

New Road

ME121AQ

Millennium Way

ME122AS

Alexandra Road

ME121AY

Royal Road

ME121DU

Cecil Avenue

ME121BQ

Shearwater Court

ME122AF

Berridge Road

ME121LL

Queens Way

ME121BS

Kent Road

ME121UN

High Street

ME121PT

Russell Street

ME121JT

Edenbridge Drive

ME121LT

Dorset Road Industrial Estate

ME121BY

Broadway

ME121BB

New Road

ME122PY

James Street

ME122FQ

Alma Road

ME121QZ

Botany Close

ME121DJ

Thames Avenue

ME121UX

High Street

ME122AX

Alma Street

ME121NL

High Street

ME121DR

Medway Road

ME121XY

Shrubsole Avenue

ME122PS

Unity Street

ME122QP

Coronation Road

ME122QX

St Helens Road

ME122QA

Richmond Street

ME121BT

Medway Road

ME121JY

Hawthorn Avenue

ME121JS

Edenbridge Drive

ME121QH

Hope Street

ME121ET

St Georges Avenue

ME121BD

Diamond Court

ME121UW

High Street

ME121EF

Rose Street

ME121JR

Hope Street

ME121LJ

Queens Way

ME121RG

Royal Road

ME122AB

Napier Terrace

ME122BB

Marine Parade

ME121RJ

Bridge Road

ME122AJ

Invicta Road

ME121HQ

Royal Road

ME121BU

Artillery Road

ME121TQ

East Lane

ME121TS

Broadway

ME121SR

West Street

ME122AQ

Invicta Road

ME122QE

James Street

ME121DH

Thames Avenue

ME122AN

Neptune Terrace

ME129BR

Broadway

ME121AD

Broadway

ME121DQ

Dorset Road

ME121TX

High Street

ME121RR

Naval Terrace

ME122ST

Acorn Street

ME122PN

Unity Court

ME129DE

Sheerness

ME121BN

Montague Court

ME122PE

Alma Road

ME122NZ

Alma Road

ME121PX

Railway Road

ME121QG

Hope Street

ME121NX

High Street

ME121YG

Second Avenue

ME121HH

Broadway

ME122AT

Alexandra Road

ME122QD

Richmond Street

ME122PQ

Broadway

ME121YQ

Second Avenue

ME122QF

Clyde Street

ME122AW

Neptune Terrace

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Demographics

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