Town Pop. 13,913

Living in Minster (Swale): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Minster (Swale) is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Minster (Swale) most outperforms the national norm: 42/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 42/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the ME12 postcode district, Minster (Swale) ranks 2nd. The ME12 district averages 41/100, putting Minster (Swale) 6 points above its own postcode area. On the national picture that lands Minster (Swale) in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see ME12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 500 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 281 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 127 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Other theft 73 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Vehicle crime 50 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
other 189 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Billet Lane 48 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 41 crimes
  3. 3 The Maples 39 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 8.3 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11 µg/m³
71
Green Space 32
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
30
6 schools in area · 10 within 4km
3Good3Ungraded
  • Halfway Houses Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Minster in Sheppey Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Leigh Academy MinsterSecondary
    Ungraded
  • Nore AcademySpecial
    Ungraded
  • Thistle Hill AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre8.8 mi
Southend University Hospital9.5 mi
Medway Maritime Hospital10.6 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgerySheerness Health Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity2,433 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
67
Full fibre (FTTP)76%
available across Swale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 357 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
42
Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed2.6%Retired28.7%Student2.8%Other inactive11.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary31.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)17.6%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership76.5%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Swale · 2026-27
A £1,604
B £1,871
C £2,139
D £2,406
E £2,941
F £3,475
G £4,010
H £4,812
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
42
Queenborough 2.6 mi
Sheerness-on-Sea 2.6 mi
Swale 3.5 mi
J5 M2 8.8 mi
J6 M2 8.9 mi
J5 M2 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Ample 31

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £311,000 121
Detached £410,000 60
Semi-detached £288,500 32
Terraced £255,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£238k £303k £370k £435k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Halfway Houses 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Eastchurch 28 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sheerness 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Queenborough 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Mud Row 28 2.7 mi away ⇄
Warden 19 4.2 mi away ⇄
Grain 33 4.5 mi away ⇄
Iwade 53 4.7 mi away ⇄
Leysdown-on-Sea 23 4.9 mi away ⇄
Wallend 36 5.4 mi away ⇄
Sittingbourne 57 6.0 mi away ⇄
Teynham 33 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Minster (Swale) a nice place to live?

Minster (Swale) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Minster (Swale) is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Minster (Swale)?

Minster (Swale) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 1,220 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Minster (Swale)?

Among the top-rated schools in Minster (Swale) are Halfway Houses Primary School, Minster in Sheppey Primary School and St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Minster (Swale) in total.

What are house prices like in Minster (Swale)?

The current median house price in Minster (Swale) is £311,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £410,000, semi-detached £288,500, terraced £255,000. There were 121 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Minster (Swale) in context

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Postcode districts in Minster (Swale)

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