ME12 — SHEERNESS | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in ME12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ME12 is £317,675, which is 30% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in ME12 cost 10.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ME12 have fallen 23.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£377,448	539
Semi-detached	£277,323	479
Terraced	£218,422	594
Flat	£148,261	68
All types	£317,675	1782

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in ME12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 31.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ME12 has a crime rate well 61% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

11.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

8.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in ME12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ME12 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Rose Street Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
West Minster Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Elmley Dray School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Thistle Hill Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Edward's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

158,379

Population

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

33.0%

Private rent

16.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in ME12 are 286.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

286.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ME12 is collected by Swale. The Band D rate is £2,094/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

ME12 — SHEERNESS

Area Summary

ME12 (SHEERNESS) offers property prices near the national average (£317,675), low crime (61% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (286 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in ME12?

The average house price in ME12 (SHEERNESS) is £317,675, based on 1782 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 11% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 23.1% over the past year.

Is ME12 a safe area to live?

Crime in ME12 is significantly below the national average (31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in ME12?

There are 15 schools in or near ME12. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in ME12?

Council tax in ME12 is collected by Swale. The Band D rate is £2,094 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in ME12?

The average broadband download speed in ME12 is 286 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 72%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in ME12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in ME12 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 158,379.