Marr Close Minster, Swale
8 addresses across 1 postcode (ME12), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39001590.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £349,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2).
- 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 C; 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 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 9 to 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sheerness Health Centre, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £349,000 | £349,000 | £349,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £178,500 | £178,500 | £178,500 |
| 2004 | 3 | £170,000 | £156,995 | £178,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £85,995 | £85,995 | £85,995 |
| 2000 | 1 | £84,500 | £84,500 | £84,500 |
| 1999 | 2 | £72,748 | £68,500 | £76,995 |
| 1998 | 1 | £66,800 | £66,800 | £66,800 |
| 1997 | 7 | £68,000 | £62,500 | £89,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2025 | 1 ME12 2RQ | Semi-detached | £300,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Jul 2024 | 7 ME12 2RQ | Detached | £349,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2022 | 7 ME12 2RQ | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 5 ME12 2RQ | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2005 | 7 ME12 2RQ | Detached | £178,500 | |
| 8 Apr 2004 | 3 ME12 2RQ | Semi-detached | £156,995 | |
| 27 Feb 2004 | 6 ME12 2RQ | Detached | £178,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2004 | 4 ME12 2RQ | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2002 | 3 ME12 2RQ | Semi-detached | £85,995 | |
| 10 Feb 2000 | 7 ME12 2RQ | Detached | £84,500 | |
| 26 Nov 1999 | 1 ME12 2RQ | Semi-detached | £68,500 | |
| 5 Oct 1999 | 4 ME12 2RQ | Detached | £76,995 | |
| 24 Jul 1998 | 3 ME12 2RQ | Semi-detached | £66,800 | |
| 8 Apr 1997 | 2 ME12 2RQ | Detached | £74,000 | New build. |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 5 ME12 2RQ | Detached | £89,950 | New build. |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 6 ME12 2RQ | Detached | £74,000 | New build. |
| 21 Mar 1997 | 7 ME12 2RQ | Detached | £68,000 | New build. |
| 17 Mar 1997 | 4 ME12 2RQ | Detached | £68,000 | New build. |
| 28 Feb 1997 | 1 ME12 2RQ | Semi-detached | £63,051 | New build. |
| 27 Feb 1997 | 3 ME12 2RQ | Semi-detached | £62,500 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); House, detached (2). Built: 1996-2002 (2); 1991-1995 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (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 C (35% of about 720 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)
- Sheppey Court, Halfway Road, Minster-on-Sea, Kent, ME12 3AS: up to 39 homes, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 9 m and 12 m above sea level (11 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME12 2RQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Queenborough 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Sheerness-On-Sea 439,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Swale 7,300 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leigh Academy Minster | 230 m |
| Car parks | Shinglebank Marine Parade Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 17.7 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 64.1 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Sheerness Health Centre | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Minster Pharmacy | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hillton Dentistry Minster | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Sheppey Community Hospital | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Sheerness Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Sheerness Minster, Minster on Sea Cashzone | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 70 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,940 m² | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Nunnery at Minster Abbey, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nunnery at Minster Abbey | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Queenborough Lines | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rape Hill | Hill | 890 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Breakneck Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Thistle Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Sheppey Court Marshes | Wetland | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Minster Beach | Beach | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| The Creek Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Minster | Secondary | 11–18 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Halfway Houses Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thistle Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Richmond Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| EKC Sheppey Secondary | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group At Leigh Academy Minster ME12 3JQ | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Oakdene Rest Home ME12 3LH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Marr Close (5); On or near Mills Close (3); On or near Appleford Drive (3); On or near Stiles Close (3); On or near Salmon Crescent (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 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) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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 2RQ: 8 addresses
Nearby streets
Appleford Drive · Mills Close · Salmon Crescent · Marian Avenue · Stiles Close · Minster Road · Parsonage Chase · Colwyn Close · Edwina Avenue · Ripney Hill
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.