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Sheppey East

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About

Sheppey East covers the eastern portion of the Isle of Sheppey, characterised by flat marshland and agricultural fields. The area includes the villages of Leysdown-on-Sea and Warden, which face the Thames Estuary. The landscape is dominated by open skies and a network of drainage channels, with much of the land used for crop cultivation or grazing. The coastline here consists largely of salt marshes and mudflats, important for birdlife.

The area is known for the Shellness coastal strip, a shingle spit that extends into the estuary. This remote habitat is a designated nature reserve, attracting birdwatchers and walkers. Economic activity is centred on farming and some small-scale tourism linked to the beach at Leysdown. The overall atmosphere is one of rural isolation, with a sense of exposure to the coastal elements.

Area overview

On average Sheppey East has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sheppey East is £43,287 per year. There are 2 schools in Sheppey East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sheppey East is home to around 9,633 people, with a population density of about 207.0 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sheppey East Population
9,633
Population density
207 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
87.1(+175%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.17(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.53(+125%)
Other crime
9.45(+400%)
Other theft
5.71(+2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,271
85.87%
Other White
292
3.03%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
195
2.02%
African
142
1.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
117
1.21%
Total population: 9,632

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,416
28.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,446
17.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,367
16.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,208
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,002
11.91%
Total 16+ residents: 8,413

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,456
45.64%
Owns with a mortgage
871
27.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
560
17.55%
Other social rented
158
4.95%
Other forms of private rent
98
3.07%
Total households: 3,190

Property prices in Sheppey East

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Sheppey East area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £820,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sheppey East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced31£218,000
Semi-Detached29£250,000
Flats1£95,000
Detached48£395,000

10 years median price trend in Sheppey East

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

All postcodes in Sheppey East

ME123SH

Chequers Road

ME124EY

Sixth Avenue

ME124PU

Melody Close

ME123QZ

Cliff Gardens

ME124ST

Coultrip Close

ME124BH

Bramley Close

ME124DH

Church Road

ME124RR

Wing Road

ME124HX

Albert Terrace

ME124LT

Warden Bay Road

ME124JU

Surf Crescent

ME124SB

Imperial Drive

ME124RT

Leysdown Road

ME124LP

Vanity Road

ME124QQ

Sheppey Beach Villas

ME123QE

Falcon Gardens

ME123SX

Lower Road

ME124LJ

Leysdown Road

ME124LH

Leysdown Road

Data Sources

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