Area guide · Swale

Living in Minster (Swale)

A snapshot of life in Minster (Swale), South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Minster (Swale) is a town in Swale, South East with a population of 16,735. The average house price is £314,244 and the overall crime rate is 86.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Minster (Swale) ranks

Population

16,735

Avg House Price

£314,244

Crime Rate

86.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

371 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,675

Median Age

42.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Minster (swale)'s detached homes (£437,575) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£164,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Minster (swale) prices have risen 26% over the last 9 years (£248,595 → £314,244).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£437,575	£375,000	12
Semi-Detached	£324,600	£323,000	25
Terraced	£228,367	£250,000	15
Flat	£164,000	£159,000	3

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Minster (Swale) is 86.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Minster (swale): violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Leigh Academy Minster	Secondary	No rating available
Minster in Sheppey Primary School	Primary	Good
St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School	Primary	Good
Thistle Hill Academy	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Minster (swale) averages 371 Mbps — 271% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Minster (swale) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72
% Rated C or Above	66.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,048

Demographics & Economy

Population	16,735
Median Age	42.6
Median Household Income	£31,675
Employment Rate	56.7%
Owner Occupied	67%
Degree-Level Qualified	23.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Minster (swale)?

The average house price in Minster (swale) is £314,244 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Minster (swale)?

The most affordable entry point in Minster (swale) is a flat, with an average price of £164,000.

Is Minster (swale) a safe place to live?

Minster (swale) has a recorded crime rate of 86.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Minster (swale)?

Minster (swale) has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Minster (swale)?

Average broadband download speeds in Minster (swale) are around 371 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.8% of premises.

How big is Minster (swale)?

Minster (swale) is a settlement in Swale with a population of approximately 16,735.

Most compared with

How does Minster (Swale) stack up against its neighbours?

Ashingdon

Minster (Swale)

House price: £437,500 · £314,244
Crime rate: 43.6 · 86.9
Distance: 13.5 mi

Bearsted

Minster (Swale)

House price: £588,043 · £314,244
Crime rate: 0.1 · 86.9
Distance: 14.4 mi

Burnham-on-Crouch

Minster (Swale)

House price: £376,492 · £314,244
Crime rate: 43.7 · 86.9
Distance: 14.6 mi

Canvey Island

Minster (Swale)

House price: £333,839 · £314,244
Crime rate: 51.7 · 86.9
Distance: 11.6 mi

Chartham

Minster (Swale)

House price: £346,417 · £314,244
Crime rate: 80.1 · 86.9
Distance: 14.8 mi

Chatham

Minster (Swale)

House price: £321,268 · £314,244
Crime rate: 0.3 · 86.9
Distance: 12.5 mi

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