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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sheerness Population

13,252

Population density

2,413.3 per km²

Crime

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

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 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)

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
Detached	3	£240,000	£217,500	£227,500	£256,000	£268,800
Flats	5	£125,000	£91,000	£95,000	£140,000	£224,000
Semi-Detached	21	£277,500	£196,000	£250,000	£295,000	£325,000
Terraced	61	£210,000	£145,000	£177,000	£224,000	£260,000

10 years median price trend in Sheerness

All postcodes in Sheerness

ME121HS

Sheerness

ME121NS

High Street

ME121UX

High Street

ME121AG

Clock Tower Crescent

ME121EP

Davie Close

ME121QE

New Road

ME121XT

Vincent Gardens

ME122PL

Winstanley Road

ME115EA

Lucas Close

ME121HB

Mile Town Industrial Park

ME121UR

High Street

ME122AG

Invicta Road

ME122AP

Marine Parade

ME121XN

St Agnes Gardens

ME121ED

Garrison Road

ME121JP

Larch Terrace

ME121RH

Bridge Road

ME121TY

High Street

ME121UW

High Street

ME122QR

Coronation Road

ME121HE

Edenbridge Drive

ME121JX

Edenbridge Drive

ME121LP

Dorset Road

ME121XJ

Maple Street

ME122AT

Alexandra Road

ME122PJ

Trinity Road

ME122PR

Unity Street

ME122QD

Richmond Street

ME129BY

Broadway

ME121AH

Hare Street

ME121DP

Medway Road

ME121DY

Estuary Road

ME121DZ

Estuary Road

ME121SS

King Street

ME121UA

Wood Street

ME121UH

High Street

ME121UQ

High Street

ME121XP

Vincent Gardens

ME121EH

Medway Road

ME121JB

Edenbridge Drive

ME121LN

New Road

ME121PY

Broad Street

ME121RT

Main Road

ME122AD

Berridge Road

ME122PN

Unity Court

ME121EU

St George's Avenue

ME122BA

Sheerness

ME122PF

Trinity Road

ME122PS

Unity Street

ME129BR

Broadway

ME121BF

Old Garden Pasture

ME121DL

Swale Avenue

ME121DS

St Georges Avenue

ME121QD

Hope Street

ME122AU

Alexandra Road

ME122AY

Alma Street

ME122BD

Marine Parade

ME122NY

Fonblanque Road

ME122PD

Alma Road

ME122PX

Jefferson Road

ME121BW

New Road

ME121HH

Broadway

ME121YB

Victoria Street

ME121YE

First Avenue

ME122AA

Redan Place

ME121NB

New Road

ME121PS

Russell Street

ME121QT

St Georges Avenue

ME121UJ

High Street

ME121AJ

Rose Street

ME121LE

Coats Avenue

ME121UU

High Street

ME121UY

Park Road

ME121BL

Briton Court

ME121QH

Hope Street

ME121QS

Granville Place

ME121RB

Delamark Road

ME121EJ

St Georges Avenue

ME121LW

Nelson Close

ME121RQ

Duke Of Clarence Trading Estate

ME121XU

Vincent Gardens

ME122AN

Neptune Terrace

ME122AQ

Invicta Road

ME122TF

Broadway

ME121BS

Kent Road

ME121JA

Bredhurst Close

ME121NT

High Street

ME121UZ

Royal Road

ME129DB

Sheerness

Data Sources

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

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

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