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Sheppey Central

Ward in Swale, Kent, England

Coordinates:51.4, 0.799
OS grid ref:TQ 94 70
Dialling code: 01795 (Sittingbourne)

The Sheppey Central electoral ward sits on the central part of the Isle of Sheppey within the borough of Swale, Kent, England. The area is characteristically low-lying, with mudflats and salt marshes looking out over the Thames Estuary, and is closely tied to the island’s transport links across the Kingsferry Bridge toward Sittingbourne on the mainland.

Locally the ward reflects the island’s mix of seaside character and industrial heritage: tourism and small-scale maritime activity sit alongside the legacy of naval and early aviation connections, with nearby Sheerness and coastal villages drawing visitors. Socially and economically it combines residential communities with ongoing regeneration and local initiatives aimed at boosting jobs and services, so it’s an area of practical civic focus as well as quiet coastal interest.

Postcode districts covering Sheppey Central

Nearby towns and villages

Neighbouring places

Transport links

  • Airport London Southend Airport 12.7 miles20.4 km
  • Airport London City Airport 32.8 miles52.9 km
  • Railway station Swale Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
  • Railway station Queenborough Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km

Local points of interest

  • Sheerness Harbour Harbour 3.9 miles6.2 km
  • Central Beach Beach 5.2 miles8.4 km
  • Yantlet beach Beach 7.4 miles11.9 km
  • Whitstable Harbour Harbour 10.1 miles16.3 km
  • Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 10.2 miles16.4 km
  • Priestfield Stadium Stadium 10.3 miles16.6 km
  • MidKent College - Medway College 10.9 miles17.6 km
  • Roots Hall Stadium 11.1 miles17.9 km
  • University of Greenwich - Medway University 11.2 miles18 km
  • Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 11.6 miles18.7 km
  • University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 12.3 miles19.9 km
  • Boxley Hills Hill 12.9 miles20.7 km

Example postcodes in Sheppey Central