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Sheppey East

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About

Sheppey East ward covers the eastern portion of the Isle of Sheppey, comprising the coastal settlements of Leysdown-on-Sea and Warden Bay. The landscape is characterised by low-lying marshland and a long, exposed shoreline facing the Thames Estuary. The area has a mix of residential housing, caravan parks, and agricultural land. A significant local landmark is the now-closed Warden Point coastguard station, which is gradually eroding into the sea due to coastal retreat.

The local economy is oriented around seasonal tourism, with facilities catering to visitors during the summer months. The ward contains the eastern terminus of the A2500, the main road link to the rest of the island. The expansive mudflats and saltmarshes here are part of a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, important for overwintering bird populations. The area feels somewhat isolated from the more populated western side of Sheppey.

Area overview

On average Sheppey East has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.4% 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 8,355 people, with a population density of about 183.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
161
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sheppey East Population
8,355
Population density
183.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
107(+239%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.83(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.56(+142%)
Other crime
10.29(+444%)
Other theft
6.94(+24%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,059
84.49%
Other White
268
3.21%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
192
2.3%
African
142
1.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
113
1.35%
Total population: 8,355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,148
29.34%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,257
17.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,195
16.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,009
13.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
858
11.72%
Total 16+ residents: 7,322

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,201
44.96%
Owns with a mortgage
687
25.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
509
19.06%
Other social rented
149
5.58%
Other forms of private rent
84
3.14%
Total households: 2,671

Property prices in Sheppey East

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £258,500 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
Detached32£365,500
Flats1£95,000
Semi-Detached17£248,000
Terraced24£225,000

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

ME124AW

Coronation Drive

ME124DT

Anne Boleyn Close

ME124EA

Seaview Mews

ME124HD

Coastguard Houses

ME124JS

Third Avenue

ME124JB

Bell Farm Lane

ME124QN

Park Avenue

ME124QY

Sheppey Beach Villas

ME124DH

Church Road

ME124DJ

St Georges Avenue

ME124EJ

Warden Road

ME124JF

Seaview Terrace

ME124NS

Windsor Gardens

ME124QG

Manor Way

ME124QP

Park Avenue Holiday Village

ME124DD

Leysdown Road

ME124DS

Orchard Way

ME124EN

Warden Road

ME124PD

Sea Approach

ME124BJ

Lawday Avenue

ME124ER

Second Avenue

ME124HF

Thorn Hill Road

ME124HY

Chequers Terrace

ME124LN

Vanity Farm Holiday Camp

ME124BH

Bramley Close

ME124HW

Eastchurch Road

ME124JY

Oak Tree Close

ME124AR

Leysdown Road

ME124LP

Vanity Road

ME123SX

Lower Road

ME124BY

Carey Close

ME124EX

Warden Road

ME124HX

Albert Terrace

ME124PA

Knoll Way

ME124DW

Squires Court

ME124FD

Sheppey East

ME124LY

Condor Close

ME124QU

Shurland Avenue

ME124FA

Sheppey East

ME124JW

First Avenue

ME124NP

Leicester Gardens

ME124ES

Warden Road

ME124LE

Leysdown Road

ME124SB

Imperial Drive

ME124JL

Plough Road

ME124ET

Warden Road

ME124NA

Leysdown Road

ME124NZ

Thorn Hill Road

ME124QS

Sheppey Beach Villas

ME124RJ

Shellness Road

ME124HR

Shoebury Terrace

ME124RD

Leysdown Road

ME124SA

Imperial Drive

ME124AJ

Danes Drive

ME124PT

Bucklers Close

ME124EW

Hazeldene Close

ME124NJ

Beach Approach

ME124QH

Nutts Avenue

ME124AX

Brabazon Road

ME124RG

Leysdown Road

ME124SE

Imperial Drive

ME124BZ

Orchard Row

ME124DX

Brabazon Road

ME124EY

Sixth Avenue

ME124NX

Thorn Hill Road

ME124QR

Wing Road

ME124AH

Warden View Gardens

ME124RN

Sheppey Beach Villas

ME124PH

Thorn Hill Road

ME124BG

Harty Ferry Road

ME124DN

Kingsborough Drive

ME124HE

Manor Way

ME124PN

Emerald View

ME124PQ

Emerald View

ME124BT

Bramley Way

ME124DG

Church Road

ME124NQ

Cliff View Gardens

ME124PL

Preston Hall Gardens

ME124BD

Harty Ferry Road

ME124FB

Sheppey East

ME124LT

Warden Bay Road

ME124PU

Melody Close

ME124NY

Empress Gardens

ME124PF

Seasalter Close

ME124PP

Cliff Drive

ME124PR

Jetty Road

ME124QX

Wing Road

ME123SY

Lower Road

ME124BE

Harty Ferry Road

ME124DF

High Street

ME124HZ

Sheppey Terrace

ME124JH

Plough Road

ME124JT

Dawn Rise

ME124QL

Shellness Road

ME124HS

Harty Terrace

ME124LB

Eastern Road

ME124NL

Beach Approach

ME124PE

Seasalter Close

ME124QZ

Sheppey Beach Villas

ME124RP

Tamarisk

Data Sources

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