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West Downs

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About

West Downs ward covers a primarily rural area on the Isle of Sheppey, characterised by expanses of agricultural land and smaller settlements like Eastchurch and Minster. The landscape is largely flat and open, with fields bordered by drainage ditches and hedgerows. The ward's boundaries extend to the northern coastline of the island, where the land meets the Thames Estuary, featuring salt marshes and isolated beaches.

The area includes the historic Minster Abbey, a significant local landmark founded in the 7th century. Economic activity is centred on farming and some light industry, with residential development focused within the existing villages. The Sheppey Crossing and the older Kingsferry Bridge provide the ward's road and rail links to the mainland, defining its connection to the wider borough.

Area overview

On average West Downs has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Downs is £66,374 per year. There are 5 schools in West Downs: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Downs is home to around 2,908 people, with a population density of about 117.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Downs Population
2,908
Population density
117.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.48(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.7(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.63(+50%)
Other theft
7.57(+36%)
Burglary
5.85(+124%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,717
93.43%
Other White
46
1.58%
Irish
30
1.03%
African
24
0.83%
Other Black
14
0.48%
Total population: 2,908

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
736
30.45%
Level 3 (A level)
462
19.11%
No qualifications
377
15.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
374
15.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
265
10.96%
Total 16+ residents: 2,417

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
538
46.54%
Owns with a mortgage
394
34.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
128
11.07%
Other social rented
60
5.19%
Other forms of private rent
21
1.82%
Total households: 1,156

Property prices in West Downs

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in West Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £1,675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Downs 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 West Downs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£580,000
Semi-Detached12£367,500
Terraced4£307,500

10 years median price trend in West Downs

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Downs.

All postcodes in West Downs

ME90QR

Pitstock Road

ME99AB

Fox Hill

ME98BZ

Bir Lane

ME98EG

Primrose Lane

ME104FQ

West Downs

ME104FU

Bapchild Avenue

ME90PP

Bottles Lane

ME90PT

Rodmersham Green

ME90RU

Rawling Street

ME98AA

Ruins Barn Road

ME98JA

Hearts Delight Road

ME90QQ

Church Street

ME98AR

Blind Marys Lane

ME99LN

Randle Way

ME99PL

Morris Court Close

ME98EY

The Street

ME99NB

St Laurence Close

ME99NL

School Lane

ME104FL

West Downs

ME104GR

West Downs

ME104FW

West Downs

ME99SW

Scoones Close

ME104GZ

West Downs

ME104GP

Pear Tree Orchard

ME90AH

Cheney Hill

ME90PR

Bottles Lane

ME98BG

Deans Bottom

ME104UL

Canterbury Road

ME90LR

Maple Court

ME90PH

Stockers Hill

ME99PW

Randle Way

ME90SB

Frinsted Road

ME90SJ

West Downs

ME98DX

School View

ME104GS

West Downs

ME104GL

Blackbird Mews

ME104NQ

West Downs

ME90PX

Green Lane

ME98JB

Hearts Delight Road

ME99NF

Ashtead Drive

ME98AE

Woodstock

ME98AS

Swanton Street

ME98BH

Deans Hill Road

ME99NQ

Ashtead Drive

ME104FX

West Downs

ME98AQ

Broadoak Road

ME98PX

Broadoak Road

ME99AQ

The Street

ME99AD

The Street

ME90AG

Highsted Road

ME98HA

Parsonage Lane

ME98HL

Bexon Lane

ME104FR

West Downs

ME90AP

Down Court Road

ME99PJ

Doubleday Drive

ME104GY

West Downs

Data Sources

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