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Sheppey Central

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About

Sheppey Central ward covers the central portion of the Isle of Sheppey, including the main town of Sheerness. The area is defined by its industrial and maritime heritage, with a working port and historical dockyard. Residential streets and local shopping facilities serve the community.

The ward's landscape is largely flat, with open fields separating its urban centres. A notable local landmark is the Sheppey Crossing, which provides a modern road link to the mainland. The area includes several parks and recreation grounds, alongside ongoing residential development.

Area overview

On average Sheppey Central has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sheppey Central is £52,242 per year. The median sale price in Sheppey Central is £290,000 (around £318 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £239,250 and £350,000. There are 2 schools in Sheppey Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sheppey Central is home to around 9,169 people, with a population density of about 379.6 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sheppey Central Population
9,169
Population density
379.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.28(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.38(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.16(+42%)
Other theft
5.24(-7%)
Vehicle crime
3.27(-12%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,446
92.11%
Other White
194
2.12%
African
156
1.7%
Irish
43
0.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
42
0.46%
Total population: 9,169

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,654
22.82%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,401
19.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,369
18.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,277
17.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
910
12.56%
Total 16+ residents: 7,248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,352
37.09%
Owns outright
1,133
31.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
575
15.78%
Other social rented
368
10.1%
Shared ownership
88
2.41%
Total households: 3,645

Property prices in Sheppey Central

Median price: £290,000
Price per sq ft: £318
Sales (last 12 months): 120
Typical range (middle 50%): £239K – £350K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £318 per square foot) in Sheppey Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,500 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sheppey Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£379,975£329
Semi-Detached29£285,000£318
Terraced34£249,500£321
Flats11£165,000£254

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sheppey Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sheppey Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,000£137,500£220,000£229,995
2017£291,250£152,000£237,500£199,750
2018£317,500£159,975£232,500£220,000
2019£320,000£156,500£235,000£218,750
2020£322,500£165,000£230,000£210,000
2021£336,000£158,500£262,500£232,500
2022£381,250£175,000£305,000£278,000
2023£368,500£168,000£300,000£250,000
2024£375,000£168,000£300,000£270,000
2025£379,750£162,000£275,000£260,000
2026£384,975£165,000£280,000£245,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sheppey Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sheppey Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£251£208£279£203
2017£273£232£269£236
2018£264£240£262£277
2019£280£240£276£250
2020£274£261£284£290
2021£299£252£283£279
2022£347£280£331£345
2023£342£265£342£298
2024£329£265£334£319
2025£334£260£326£303
2026£306£253£313£325
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sheppey Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sheppey Central in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Swale district.

Band A£1,604
Band B£1,871
Band C£2,138
Band D£2,406
Band E£2,940
Band F£3,475
Band G£4,009
Band H£4,811

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Sheppey Central ward.

Local councillors

Elliott Matthew Jayes

Sheppey Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Swale Independents

Mark Tucker

Sheppey Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Peter Neal

Sheppey Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Sheppey Central

Is Sheppey Central safe?

Sheppey Central records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Sheppey Central?

The median sale price in Sheppey Central is £290,000 (about £318 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Sheppey Central?

Sheppey Central has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Sheppey Central?

Sheppey Central scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Sheppey Central sits around rank 11,528 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Sheppey Central?

The average household income in Sheppey Central is around £52,242 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Sheppey Central?

Sheppey Central is represented by 3 elected councillors: Elliott Matthew Jayes (Swale Independents), Mark Tucker (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Peter Neal (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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Minster Road

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Penny Cress Road

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Silverdale Avenue

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Prince Charles Avenue

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Scocles Road

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Elm Lane

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Fennel Close

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Tulip Close

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Thistle Walk

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Lapwing Close

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Drake Avenue

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Lovell Road

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Lapwing Close

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Dreadnought Avenue

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Redshank Way

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Drake Avenue

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Plover Road

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Elm Lane

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Minster Road

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Scocles Road

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St Marys Row

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Prince Charles Avenue

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Nettle Way

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Hazel Avenue

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Lower Road

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Penny Cress Road

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Myrtle Road

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Chiddingfold Close

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Buckthorne Road

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Minster Road

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Lower Road

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Elmley Road

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Elmley Road

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Aster Road

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Lilac Road

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Elder Walk

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Hilltop Road

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Lavender Avenue

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Hopsons Place

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Beefsteak Cottages

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Buckthorne Road

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Daisy Close

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Crocus Avenue

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Penny Cress Road

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Aspen Drive

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Allen Court

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Nelson Avenue

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Harebell Close

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Dahlia Walk

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Silverdale Avenue

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Mistletoe Drive

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Petfield Close

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Clover Close

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Poppy Crescent

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Juniper Close

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Prince Charles Avenue

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Greyhound Road

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Bluebell Close

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Honeysuckle Drive

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Plover Road

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Mallow Road

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Harps Avenue

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Colwyn Close

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Parsonage Chase

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Laurel Road

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Buckthorne Road

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Lilac Road

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Thistle Hill Way

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Mimosa Avenue

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Thistle Hill Way

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Leigh Court

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Darlington Drive

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Heron Drive

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Honey Pot Close

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Primrose Way

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Parsonage Chase

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Stiles Close

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Orchid Close

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Lupin Court

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Tams Gardens

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Fuchsia Drive

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Parsonage Chase

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Brasier Court

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Buckthorne Road

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Barton Hill Drive

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The Sidings

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Sanspareil Avenue

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Baneberry Walk

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Willow Close

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The Old Bakery

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Foxglove Way

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Turmine Court

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Tysoe Court

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Coral Road

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Murthwaite Court

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Thistle Hill Way

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