# Sheerness (ME12) Market Analysis ME12 demonstrates rental dynamics diverging from capital appreciation, with five-year rental growth of 5.3% annually against property price growth of 1.7% CAGR. The district's trajectory score of 54.8/100 places it in the 76th percentile nationally, indicating mid-to-strong market fundamentals. Population expansion of 1.1% over five years remains modest, while the pre-cursor gentrification classification suggests limited transformation activity. These metrics reflect a market where yield-focused investors may find appeal through rental returns, though capital growth remains constrained compared to national benchmarks. Market conditions appear relatively stable rather than dynamic, warranting individual property assessment over district-level assumptions.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
- 41,447 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Sheerness · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.4 points this month to 53/100, driven mainly by safety.
39 planning applications submitted in ME12 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 2 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale sought) for proposed residential development for 44no. dwellings with vehicle and pedestrian access off Drake Avenue, pursuant to outline permission 21/503124/OUTJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Prior notification for the proposed demolition of all existing buildings (B1-B10) and associated structures.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Change of use of former public house on ground floor to use class E (f) early years education and childcare facility, day nursery catering for children aged 6 months to 5 years.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Sheerness (ME12) common questions
Is Sheerness up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Sheerness (ME12) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 53/100 (Strong), in the top 31% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.2 points over the last 12 months.
Is Sheerness safe?
Sheerness has a safety score of 65/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Sheerness?
The average property price in Sheerness (ME12) is £296k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Sheerness?
The median monthly rent in Sheerness (ME12) is £1,122 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Sheerness?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Burnham-On-Crouch (CM0), Southend-On-Sea (SS1), Faversham (ME13), Ashford (TN23), Rochford (SS4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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