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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 moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% 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 £52,270 per year. 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
10.5%
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
32.5(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.85(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.94(+39%)
Other theft
5.89(+6%)
Vehicle crime
3.27(-14%)
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

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £309,000 in Sheppey Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sheppey Central 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 Sheppey Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached58£370,000
Flats6£163,500
Semi-Detached43£287,000
Terraced27£270,000

10 years median price trend in Sheppey Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sheppey Central.

All postcodes in Sheppey Central

ME123XU

Chequers Road

ME123NX

Lovell Road

ME123PG

Blatcher Close

ME123QD

High Street

ME123RZ

Drake Avenue

ME123TD

Charlock Drive

ME123UF

Queen Anne Close

ME123FD

Camellia Road

ME123FB

Lilac Road

ME123PH

Harps Avenue

ME123QF

Chapel Street

ME123RT

Forty Acres Hill

ME123NG

Parish Road

ME123XR

Redshank Way

ME123FG

Laurel Road

ME123FS

Lupin Court

ME123LN

Fleetwood Close

ME123RG

Boundary Close

ME123UE

Fuchsia Drive

ME123GW

Violet Close

ME123JN

Parsonage Chase

ME123PQ

Worcester Close

ME123RB

Lapwing Close

ME123FZ

Cotton Thistle Way

ME123LR

Minster Road

ME123GA

Plover Road

ME123JW

Turmine Court

ME123TP

Bluebell Close

ME123TS

Petunia Avenue

ME123LD

Sanspareil Avenue

ME123NQ

Parish Road

ME123ND

Barton Hill Drive

ME123PJ

Copland Avenue

ME123RA

Buckthorne Road

ME123UD

Aspen Drive

ME123AW

Penny Cress Road

ME123JS

Allen Court

ME123LE

Sanspareil Avenue

ME123RY

Elm Lane

ME123TB

Bellflower Avenue

ME122SY

Appleford Drive

ME123LH

Minster Road

ME123TT

Hazel Avenue

ME123FE

Dahlia Walk

ME123BT

Yarrow Drive

ME123LX

Leigh Court

ME123QB

Back Lane

ME123TN

Elm Lane

ME123XW

Sheppey Central

ME123FT

Elder Walk

ME123RE

Honeysuckle Drive

ME123SE

Nelson Avenue

ME123XG

Honey Pot Close

ME122EN

Sunnyside Avenue

ME123SZ

Abbey Close

ME122EW

Silverdale Avenue

ME123FL

Jasmin Close

ME123GX

Crocus Avenue

ME123QJ

Daffodil Avenue

ME123RX

Scocles Road

ME123EQ

Plover Road

ME123AN

Penny Cress Road

ME123NJ

Nautilus Drive

ME122RD

Croindene Court

ME123FF

Nettle Way

ME123LF

Darlington Drive

ME123AQ

Penny Cress Road

ME123FW

Juniper Close

ME123SQ

Elm Lane

ME122RB

Silverdale Avenue

ME122TQ

Stiles Close

ME123JY

The Myrtles

ME123BU

Sheppey Central

ME123NE

Barton Hill Drive

ME123RP

Buckthorne Road

ME123GS

Holly Drive

ME123GU

Mallow Road

ME123PL

Harps Avenue

ME123RR

Lower Road

ME123HZ

Tysoe Court

ME123LB

Summerville Avenue

ME123SU

Lower Road

ME123FX

Buttercup Avenue

ME123HE

Hopsons Place

ME123RN

Beefsteak Cottages

ME123TR

Primrose Way

ME123FU

Parish Close

ME123PR

Prince Charles Avenue

ME123NB

Hilltop Road

ME123SW

Lower Road

ME122SL

Salmon Crescent

ME123JX

Parsonage Chase

ME123LL

Minster Road

ME123FA

Tulip Close

ME123RS

Lower Road

ME123XH

Foxglove Way

ME123XJ

Sheppey Central

ME123NP

Orchard Grove

ME123PW

Bramston Road

ME123FJ

Larch End

Data Sources

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