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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 71 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
71
Deprivation level
5/10
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
35.08(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.29(+65%)
Shoplifting
12.04(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.6(+33%)
Other theft
7.57(+35%)
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 26 recent sales, the median property price is £407,500 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
Terraced4£307,500
Semi-Detached11£345,000
Detached11£650,000

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

ME99SW

Scoones Close

ME90AN

Blue Town

ME90PY

Green Lane

ME98DY

Bredgar Road

ME98EP

Gore Road

ME90AH

Cheney Hill

ME98GU

Cornforth Drive

ME98BD

Stiff Street

ME98HD

Bexon Lane

ME90AD

Highsted Valley

ME104GP

Pear Tree Orchard

ME90RX

Rawling Street

ME98AP

Swanton Street

ME90SG

Frinsted Road

ME98DS

Smiths Orchard

ME104UJ

Canterbury Road

ME98EG

Primrose Lane

ME104UL

Canterbury Road

ME90PH

Stockers Hill

ME98EF

Abbott Drive

ME98AA

Ruins Barn Road

ME90SJ

West Downs

ME99BH

Hempstead Lane

ME90PS

St Patricks Row

ME98HG

Bexon Lane

ME99ND

Wihtred Road

ME104GY

West Downs

ME98DX

School View

ME90QP

Penfield Lane

ME99NL

School Lane

ME104FQ

West Downs

ME98AR

Blind Marys Lane

ME98HE

Hawks Hill Lane

ME104FS

West Downs

ME90AG

Highsted Road

ME90QL

Upper Rodmersham

ME90PT

Rodmersham Green

ME90SB

Frinsted Road

ME99NH

School Lane

ME90PU

Rodmersham Green

ME98EE

Primrose Corner

ME90QF

Church Street

ME104FN

West Downs

ME90TJ

Gossy Hill Cottages

ME98BG

Deans Bottom

ME104FW

West Downs

ME98PX

Broadoak Road

ME98GA

Galley Drive

ME98FL

Cornforth Drive

ME90RS

Broad Oak Road

ME104NX

West Downs

ME90PJ

Stockers Hill Road

ME98BH

Deans Hill Road

ME99LX

Randle Way

ME104GZ

West Downs

ME98AZ

Abbott Drive

Data Sources

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