| Council | Swale |
| Crime Rate | High for a South East town 87% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
The average house price in Sheerness is £235,489, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Sheerness house price trends over the last 30 years.
£235,489
£375,000
£165,000
£278,505
£223,554
Is Sheerness a nice place to live?
Sheerness is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Sheerness?
Sheerness has a high crime rate for a South East town, with around 140 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 87% above the national average, and 104% above the Kent average.
What are the best schools in Sheerness?
Sheerness has 10 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Queenborough School and Nursery. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Halfway Houses Primary School and West Minster Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Sheerness?
The majority of residents in Sheerness identify as White (British) (89%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (92%). The most common religion is No religion (54%).