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ME12 3FT

Elder Walk

Sheppey Central

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Detailed insights for ME12 3FT

Overview

Postcode ME12 3FT is located in an urban city, within the Sheppey Central area of Swale in the South East region, and forms part of the Minster South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Minster South is £53,569 per year. The median sale price in Sheppey Central is £290,000 (around £318 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £239,250 and £350,000. The nearest station is Queenborough, about 2.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
30%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Minster South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,139 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Minster South has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30%

Approximately 30.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Minster South is £53,569 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME12 3FT.

Flood risk

No risk

Minster South near ME12 3FT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Queenborough located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
3,679.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.74(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.97(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.5(+32%)
Vehicle crime
3.92(+6%)
Other theft
1.96(-65%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
255
94.8%
African
4
1.49%
Other
4
1.49%
Other White
3
1.12%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
2
0.74%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
22.87%
No qualifications
41
21.81%
Level 3 (A level)
33
17.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
16.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
15.96%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
29
29%
Other social rented
28
28%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
23%
Owns outright
14
14%
Shared ownership
2
2%
Total households: 100

Property prices in Sheppey Central

Median price: £290,000
Price per sq ft: £318
Sales (last 12 months): 120
Typical range (middle 50%): £239K – £350K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £318 per square foot) in Sheppey Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,500 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sheppey Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£379,975£329
Semi-Detached29£285,000£318
Terraced34£249,500£321
Flats11£165,000£254

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sheppey Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sheppey Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,000£137,500£220,000£229,995
2017£291,250£152,000£237,500£199,750
2018£317,500£159,975£232,500£220,000
2019£320,000£156,500£235,000£218,750
2020£322,500£165,000£230,000£210,000
2021£336,000£158,500£262,500£232,500
2022£381,250£175,000£305,000£278,000
2023£368,500£168,000£300,000£250,000
2024£375,000£168,000£300,000£270,000
2025£379,750£162,000£275,000£260,000
2026£384,975£165,000£280,000£245,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sheppey Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sheppey Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£251£208£279£203
2017£273£232£269£236
2018£264£240£262£277
2019£280£240£276£250
2020£274£261£284£290
2021£299£252£283£279
2022£347£280£331£345
2023£342£265£342£298
2024£329£265£334£319
2025£334£260£326£303
2026£306£253£313£325
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sheppey Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sheppey Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME12 3FT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME12 3FT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 May 20261, Sorrel Close, Sheerness, ME12 3FYTerracedFreehold£180,000
04 Nov 20256, Lupin Court, Sheerness, ME12 3FSSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
16 Jun 20259, Lupin Court, Sheerness, ME12 3FSSemi-DetachedFreehold£278,000
24 Apr 20262, Primrose Way, Sheerness, ME12 3TRTerracedFreehold£200,000
08 May 20264, Mimosa Avenue, Sheerness, ME12 3GLTerracedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the ME12 3FT postcode area, located within Minster South, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME12 3FT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThistle Hill AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableThe Elmley Dray SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryMinster in Sheppey Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME12 3FT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME12 3FT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodAspen Drive, Minster-on-Sea, ME12 3UDWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miCostcutter276 Minster Road, Minster-on-Sea, ME12 3LRWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miMorrisons Daily5-7 The Broadway, Minster-on-Sea, ME12 2RWWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miLondis21-27 The Broadway, Minster-on-Sea, ME12 2RWWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Swale district.

Band A£1,604
Band B£1,871
Band C£2,138
Band D£2,406
Band E£2,940
Band F£3,475
Band G£4,009
Band H£4,811

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ME12 3FT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elliott Matthew Jayes

Sheppey Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Swale Independents

Mark Tucker

Sheppey Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Peter Neal

Sheppey Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Kevin McKenna

Sittingbourne and Sheppey - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSwaleE07000113
Parliamentary ConstituencySittingbourne and SheppeyE14001474
WardSheppey CentralE05009561
ParishMinster-on-SeaE04005079
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Minster SouthE02005118
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swale 004FE01032653
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2008-06-01

Frequently asked questions about ME12 3FT

Is ME12 3FT (Minster South) safe?

The area around ME12 3FT records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near ME12 3FT?

The median sale price around ME12 3FT in Sheppey Central is £290,000 (about £318 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ME12 3FT?

There are 6 schools close to ME12 3FT, including Thistle Hill Academy (Requires improvement), The Elmley Dray School (Good) and Minster in Sheppey Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ME12 3FT?

ME12 3FT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,139 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ME12 3FT (Minster South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sittingbourne and Sheppey covering ME12 3FT is Kevin McKenna (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Elliott Matthew Jayes (Swale Independents), Mark Tucker (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Peter Neal (Conservative and Unionist Party).