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Minster area report

Highlights

Minster is a neighbourhood in Kent with a population of 9,186. The median house price is £285,000, with 268 sales in the past 12 months and prices rising 15.9% over five years. Terraced homes median at £255,000, flats at £166,500, detached at £367,000, and semi-detached at £285,000. About 35% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Minster. The area has low nitrogen dioxide levels and moderate particulate matter. Broadband coverage is strong, with 92.9% gigabit and 99.8% superfast availability. Residents have a median age of 40.2 years, and 65.7% of homes are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood is governed by Swale Borough Council, with band D council tax at £2,356.32 for 2026/27.

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.

What does it cost?

Sold prices in Minster have risen 16% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

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).

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Has it been a good investment?

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.

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Minster is a neighbourhood in Kent with a population of 9,186.

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