Area guide · Swale

Living in Sheerness

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

At a glance

Sheerness is a village in Swale, South East with a population of 13,253. The average house price is £277,461 and the overall crime rate is 86.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Sheerness ranks

Population

13,253

Avg House Price

£277,461

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)

Sheerness's detached homes (£366,690) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£140,954).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Sheerness prices have risen 38% over the last 9 years (£201,289 → £277,461).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£366,690	£365,000	194
Semi-Detached	£272,917	£275,000	173
Terraced	£219,178	£220,000	225
Flat	£140,954	£150,000	27

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Sheerness is 86.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	5
Primary	4
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
EKC Sheppey Secondary	Secondary	No rating available
Richmond Primary School	Primary	Good
Rose Street Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Edward's Catholic Primary School	Primary	No rating available
West Minster Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Sheerness averages 371 Mbps — 271% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Sheerness 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	13,253
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 Sheerness?

The average house price in Sheerness is £277,461 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Sheerness?

The most affordable entry point in Sheerness is a flat, with an average price of £140,954.

Is Sheerness a safe place to live?

Sheerness 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 Sheerness?

Sheerness has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Sheerness?

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

How big is Sheerness?

Sheerness is a settlement in Swale with a population of approximately 13,253.

Most compared with

How does Sheerness stack up against its neighbours?

Ashingdon

Sheerness

House price: £437,500 · £277,461
Crime rate: 43.6 · 86.9
Distance: 11.8 mi

Bearsted

Sheerness

House price: £588,043 · £277,461
Crime rate: 0.1 · 86.9
Distance: 14.2 mi

Burnham-on-Crouch

Sheerness

House price: £376,492 · £277,461
Crime rate: 43.7 · 86.9
Distance: 13.6 mi

Canvey Island

Sheerness

House price: £333,839 · £277,461
Crime rate: 51.7 · 86.9
Distance: 9.4 mi

Chatham

Sheerness

House price: £321,268 · £277,461
Crime rate: 0.3 · 86.9
Distance: 11.2 mi

Cuxton

Sheerness

House price: £409,788 · £277,461
Crime rate: N/A · 86.9
Distance: 14.0 mi

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