Abbey Close, Minster On Sea, Sheerness
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME12 3SZ.
At a glance
2 property sales on Abbey Close, Minster On Sea, Sheerness have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 23 Sep 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £372,500.
House prices on Abbey Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Abbey Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all ME12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £372,500 | 23 Sep 2021 |
Sold prices on Abbey Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Abbey Close ME12 3SZ | 23 Sep 2021 | £465,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Abbey Close ME12 3SZ | 3 May 2019 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Abbey Close
Crime
68 crimes were reported within about a mile of Abbey Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Abbey Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Scrapsgate Drain and Warden Bay Drain Flood warning area
- Rivers on the Isle of Sheppey Flood alert area
- Isle of Sheppey and coast from Kemsley to Seasalter Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Abbey Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School 382 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Minster in Sheppey Primary School 572 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Thistle Hill Primary School 349 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Elmley Dray School 26 pupils | Other independent special school | 9–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Leigh Academy Minster 1,005 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Halfway Houses Primary School 498 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Nore Academy 67 pupils | Free schools special | 11–16 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Richmond Primary School 246 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Sheerness-on-Sea station 2.7 mi · 54 min walk
- Queenborough station 2.8 mi · 55 min walk
- Swale station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Back Lane (W-bound, Back Lane) 1 min walk
- Scocles Road Top (N-bound, Scocles Road) 1 min walk
- High Street (E-bound, High Street) 1 min walk
- Baldwin Road (S-bound, Baldwin Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Sheerness Health Centre
250-262 High Street, Sheerness · 2.3 mi - Vel Surgery
Sheerness Health Centre, 250-262 High Street, Sheerness · 2.3 mi - St Georges Medical Centre
55 St. Georges Avenue, Sheerness · 2.4 mi - The Om Medical Centre
Wood Street, Sheerness · 2.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 80.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 650 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,589 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 20% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in ME12
- Minster Road£396k
- Halfway Road£277k
- The Broadway£340k
- Invicta Road£195k
- Queenborough Road£303k
- Barton Hill Drive£254k
- Nettle Way£239k
- Baird Way£249k
- Faraday Drive£340k
- Rosemary Avenue£254k
- Appleford Drive£286k
- Buttercup Avenue£310k