Fuchsia Drive Minster, Swale
29 addresses across 2 postcodes (ME12), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39010521.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £300,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 3).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 B; 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 Queenborough, about 3.8 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 12 to 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 29 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sheerness Health Centre, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 46 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £248,750 | £242,500 | £255,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £239,995 |
| 2016 | 3 | £217,500 | £205,000 | £220,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2022 | 6 ME12 3UE | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2021 | 1 ME12 3UE | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2021 | 4 ME12 3UE | Semi-detached | £242,500 | |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 6 ME12 3UE | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2017 | 5 ME12 3UE | Flat or maisonette | £235,000 | New build. |
| 31 Aug 2017 | 3 ME12 3UE | Semi-detached | £235,000 | New build. |
| 25 Aug 2017 | 1 ME12 3UE | Semi-detached | £239,995 | New build. |
| 29 Apr 2016 | 6 ME12 3UE | Semi-detached | £217,500 | New build. |
| 29 Apr 2016 | 4 ME12 3UE | Semi-detached | £205,000 | New build. |
| 26 Apr 2016 | 2 ME12 3UE | Terraced | £220,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 2016 (5); 2012 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 B (50% of about 540 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME12 3UE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| ME12 3UA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 12 m and 14 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME12 3UA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ME12 3UE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Queenborough 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Sheerness-On-Sea 439,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Swale 7,300 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heron Drive Thistle Hill | 210 m |
| Car parks | Shinglebank Marine Parade Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 18.8 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 65.3 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Sheerness Health Centre | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Minster Pharmacy | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hillton Dentistry Minster | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Sheppey Community Hospital | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Sheerness Police Station | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Sheerness Minster, Minster on Sea Cashzone | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 220 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 10 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,300 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,040 m² | 330 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Abbey Gatehouse, a listed building (Grade I), 850 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Abbey Gatehouse | Listed building, Grade I | 850 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| The Abbey Church of St Mary and St Sexburga | Listed building, Grade I | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Nunnery at Minster Abbey | Scheduled monument | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Thistle Hill | Hill | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Breakneck Hill | Hill | 820 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Rape Hill | Hill | 910 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Minster Beach | Beach | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Southlees Marshes | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| The Creek Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 29 |
1 of the street's 29 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thistle Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 300 m | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Minster in Sheppey Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leigh Academy Minster | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Halfway Houses Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Court Residential Home ME12 3PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Achieve Together Ltd ME12 3NS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Woodlands Nursery And Preschool ME12 3PE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| The Harps Inn ME12 3NR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lapwing Close (10); On or near Larch End (9); On or near Honeysuckle Drive (8); On or near Harps Avenue (8); On or near Baneberry Walk (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 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
Nearby streets
Lavender Avenue · Larch End · Heron Drive · Crocus Avenue · Sunflower Meadows · Baneberry Walk · Jasmin Close · Foxglove Way · Honeysuckle Drive · Lris Crescent · Lapwing Close · Aspen Drive
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.