Nautilus Close Minster, Swale
15 addresses across 1 postcode (ME12), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39000867.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £315,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 6, E: 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 B; Band D in Swale costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 50% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Queenborough, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 7 to 9 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 2.8 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £301,000 | £301,000 | £301,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £205,000 | £190,000 | £220,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £195,000 | £185,000 | £205,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £145,500 | £145,500 | £145,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £151,250 | £142,500 | £160,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £139,995 | £139,995 | £139,995 |
| 2002 | 3 | £112,500 | £104,995 | £132,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2025 | 11 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £265,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Nov 2025 | 13 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2025 | 7 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £280,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Dec 2021 | 3 ME12 3NL | Detached | £301,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2021 | 11 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jan 2020 | 8 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 22 May 2019 | 15 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2017 | 17 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2017 | 6 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 3 Nov 2016 | 11 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2016 | 13 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2015 | 17 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2010 | 15 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £145,500 | |
| 17 Jun 2005 | 7 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2004 | 1 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2004 | 17 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £142,500 | |
| 28 Oct 2003 | 8 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £139,995 | |
| 6 Sep 2002 | 8 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £132,500 | |
| 6 Aug 2002 | 7 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £112,500 | |
| 26 Jul 2002 | 17 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £104,995 | |
| 3 Oct 2000 | 1 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £78,000 | |
| 20 Aug 1999 | 2 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 21 Jun 1999 | 7 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £68,000 | |
| 15 May 1998 | 1 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £64,750 | |
| 12 Dec 1997 | 15 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £55,500 | |
| 21 Mar 1997 | 9 ME12 3NL | Semi-detached | £50,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1976-1982 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
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 (42% of about 670 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 7 m and 9 m above sea level (8 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME12 3NL | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Queenborough 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Sheerness-On-Sea 439,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Swale 7,300 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sanspareil Avenue Minster | 110 m |
| Car parks | Shinglebank Marine Parade Car Park | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 18.4 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 64.8 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Sheerness Health Centre | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Minster Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hillton Dentistry Minster | 340 m |
| Hospital | Sheppey Community Hospital | 350 m |
| Police station | Sheerness Police Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Sheerness Minster, Minster on Sea Cashzone | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 10 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,180 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Nunnery at Minster Abbey, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rape Hill | Hill | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Thistle Hill | Hill | 640 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Breakneck Hill | Hill | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Minster Beach | Beach | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Southlees Marshes | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| The Creek Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 | 15 | 15 |
None of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thistle Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 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 |
| Leigh Academy Minster | Secondary | 11–18 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Minster in Sheppey Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Halfway Houses Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Minster ME12 3LR | Retailers - other | 220 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Minster Cafe ME12 3LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Oakdene Rest Home ME12 3LH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 4 Good | 11 May 2026 |
| O'Meara Butchers ME12 2RW | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Spar ME12 2RW | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Minster Grill ME12 2RW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily ME12 2RW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| The Minster Chippy ME12 2RW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 4 Good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Minster Pharmacy ME12 2RW | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2024 |
| HCRG Care Group ME12 3LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Medway League Of Friends ME12 3LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| The Harps Inn ME12 3NR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Minster Road (24); On or near Parish Close (8); On or near Nautilus Drive (7); On or near Nautilus Close (7); On or near Parish Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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 3NL: 15 addresses
Nearby streets
Nautilus Drive · Dreadnought Avenue · Parish Road · Fleetwood Close · Parish Close · Sanspareil Avenue · Darlington Drive · Porter Close · Lupin Court · Clover Close · Fennel Close · Elder Walk
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.