Beckley Road Sheerness, Swale
30 addresses across 1 postcode (ME12), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39000080.
- Sales: 49 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £150,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 8, D: 9, E: 4, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Swale costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sheerness-On-Sea, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Barton's Point, is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 2 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sheerness Health Centre, about 940 m (0.6 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 103 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £346,000 | £346,000 | £346,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £287,500 | £280,000 | £295,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £267,500 | £265,000 | £270,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £274,250 | £240,000 | £350,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £175,200 | £165,400 | £185,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £191,250 | £175,000 | £207,500 |
| 2012 | 3 | £145,000 | £120,000 | £243,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2024 | 23 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 2023 | 5 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £305,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2022 | 13 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £346,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2021 | 13 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 6 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2020 | 22 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2019 | 10 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 22 May 2019 | 8 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2018 | 16 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2018 | 9 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £274,250 | |
| 30 Jan 2018 | 1 ME12 2BQ | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2017 | 30 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2016 | 14 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2015 | 18 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2015 | 26 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £165,400 | |
| 11 Dec 2014 | 7 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2014 | 2 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £207,500 | |
| 8 Nov 2013 | 15 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £149,950 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Nov 2012 | 9 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2012 | 1 ME12 2BQ | Detached | £243,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2012 | 18 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2011 | 20 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £137,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2010 | 34 ME12 2BQ | Detached | £218,000 | |
| 4 Jan 2008 | 4 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £182,500 | |
| 20 Dec 2007 | 7 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2007 | 24 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2006 | 21 ME12 2BQ | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2005 | 8 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £169,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2005 | 7 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £171,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2004 | 22 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £156,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2004 | 15 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £164,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2003 | 12 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2002 | 21 ME12 2BQ | Detached | £103,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2002 | 15 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2002 | 19 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £84,000 | |
| 26 May 2000 | 2 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £107,000 | |
| 15 Dec 1999 | 14 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £64,000 | |
| 12 Nov 1999 | 11 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £59,500 | |
| 30 Jun 1999 | 5 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £59,995 | |
| 1 Dec 1998 | 2 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £79,000 | |
| 11 Sep 1998 | 1 ME12 2BQ | Detached | £97,000 | |
| 23 Jun 1998 | 4 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £58,000 | |
| 5 Jun 1998 | 10 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £62,500 | |
| 24 Apr 1998 | 18 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £59,000 | |
| 30 Jun 1997 | 24 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £56,750 | |
| 23 Apr 1997 | 7 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 20 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £56,995 | |
| 28 Aug 1996 | 14 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £56,250 | |
| 14 Dec 1995 | 17 ME12 2BQ | Semi-detached | £53,000 |
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 101 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (21); House, detached (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (17); 2014 (2); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (17).
Each home's certificates and sales (18 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Swale in 2026-27: Band D £2,406 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,604 | £1,871 | £2,138 | £2,406 | £2,940 | £3,475 | £4,009 | £4,811 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (67% of about 820 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land adjacent 105 Marine Parade, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2BE: up to 14 homes, permissioned (130 m)
- 240-248 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UP: up to 22 homes, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Bank House, Broadway, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1TW: up to 19 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 16 September 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 29 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 29 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 2 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME12 2BQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sheerness-On-Sea 439,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Queenborough 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Swale 7,300 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Yacht Club Marine Town | 230 m |
| Car parks | Beachfields Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 15.9 km (9.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 62.4 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sheerness Health Centre | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Paydens Pharmacy | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sheerness Health Centre | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Sheppey Community Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Sheerness Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | *Deposit & Withdrawal* The Cooperative Food Sheerness Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barton's Point 31 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 190 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 31 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queenborough Lines, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queenborough Lines | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Sheerness defences | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyney Rock | Wetland | 290 m north |
| Barton's Point | Wetland | 910 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Jacob's Bank | Wetland | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Sheerness Beach | Beach | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| The Moat | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Breakneck Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 30 | 30 |
None of the street's 30 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Swale: see them on the Swale page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKC Sheppey Secondary | Secondary | 11–16 | 240 m | No published inspection |
| Richmond Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rose Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Halfway Houses Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| West Minster Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ship On Shore ME12 2BX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| EKC Sheppey Secondary School ME12 2BE | School/college/university | 270 m | 4 Good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Nourish Catering At Richmond Academy ME12 2ET | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Family Fish Bar And Kebab House ME12 2QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Unique Price ME12 2QA | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Dec 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shore Close (45); On or near Marine Parade (15); On or near Seager Road (15); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (14); On or near Barnsley Close (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- ME12 2BQ: 30 addresses
Nearby streets
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.