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ME12

SHEERNESS

Kent, South East, England

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ME12 encompasses SHEERNESS and its surrounding areas in Kent, South East.

Avg price £317,675
1yr change ▼ 23.1%
Crime 61% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£317,675

▼ 23.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

11% above national avg

Crime Rate

31.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

61% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

286 Mbps

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.

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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

£285K £306K £327K £349K £370K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

158,379

Population

62

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.

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286.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about ME12 SHEERNESS

What is the average house price in ME12 SHEERNESS?
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 SHEERNESS 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 is the population of ME12 SHEERNESS?
The population of ME12 (SHEERNESS) is approximately 158,379 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in ME12 SHEERNESS?
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.

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