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Minster is a neighbourhood in Kent with a population of 9,186.
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Minster is a neighbourhood in Kent with a population of 9,186. The median house price is £285,000, with 268 sales recorded in the past 12 months and prices rising 15.9 percent over five years. Detached homes median at £367,000, while flats average £166,500. Air quality is good, with nitrogen dioxide at low levels and particulate matter in the moderate band. Flood risk affects 9.0 percent of the area. Connectivity is strong: 92.9 percent of properties have gigabit-capable broadband and 99.8 percent have superfast access. Crime recorded 93 incidents in May 2026, with violent crime the most frequent category at 34 offences. Deprivation is mixed; about 35 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Council tax for band D is £2,356.32. Planning is managed by Swale Borough Council, with 2 listed buildings and no green belt designation.
Data updated 2026/2025. Minster, Kent — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.
This district. Figures below lead with Minster’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.
Within Kent, Minster ranks 3rd cheapest of 13, 9th safest and 5th most affordable.
Sold prices in Minster have risen 16% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).
About 35% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Minster (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 4 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 4).
Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 5.1% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/minster.
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Nearby areas we cover: Merryman's Hill, Halfway, Marine Town.
Minster is a neighbourhood in Kent with a population of 9,186.