Sheerness is a coastal town on the north‑west corner of the Isle of Sheppey, within the borough of Swale in Kent. Sitting at the mouth of the River Medway, it has the feel of a traditional seaside resort with sandy beaches and a Victorian promenade, while its estuary location has long shaped its role as a harbour and gateway for maritime traffic.
Historically notable for its naval dockyard and 19th‑century seaside popularity, Sheerness today combines working docks, light industry and logistics with a local high street, independent traders and community arts activity. The area shows a mixed social profile with pockets of deprivation that have prompted ongoing regeneration efforts, and its maritime heritage and coastal setting remain strong draws for residents and visitors alike.
Postcode districts covering Sheerness
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Basildon 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Chelmsford 24.3 miles39 km
- Maidstone 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Gillingham 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Grays 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Chatham 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Ashford 20.5 miles33 km
- Dartford 23.6 miles38 km
- Canterbury 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Gravesend 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Brentwood 23.5 miles37.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Sheerness Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Halfway Houses Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Queenborough and Halfway Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Queenborough Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Minster Cliffs Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Minster Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Minster-on-Sea Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Sheppey Central Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Grain Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Isle of Grain Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Wallend Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Iwade Built-up area 4.1 miles6.7 km
Example postcodes in Sheerness
ME12 1PX, ME12 1XX, ME12 1SS, ME12 1QT, ME12 1AL, ME12 1ED, ME12 1RG, ME12 2QT, ME12 1LQ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 10.1 miles16.3 km
- London City Airport 30.9 miles49.8 km
- Sheerness-on-Sea Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Queenborough Railway Station 1.2 miles2 km
Hotels near Sheerness Ad
- Roslin Beach Hotel 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Tonge Barn 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Camelia Hotel 4 6.9 miles11.2 km
- The Abbey Hotel and Conference Centre 3 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Holiday Inn Sittingbourne 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Seven Hotel 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Hope Hotel 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 9.8 miles15.7 km
- The Quay 9.6 miles15.4 km
Schools in Sheerness
- Richmond Primary School Primary
- Rose Street Primary School Primary
- St Edward's Catholic Primary School Primary
- West Minster Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 1.3 miles2 km
- Yantlet beach Beach 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Central Beach Beach 7 miles11.3 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Roots Hall Stadium 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 9.3 miles15 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 9.7 miles15.6 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 9.9 miles16 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 10.7 miles17.2 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 12.3 miles19.7 km