A small port town in north Kent, Sheerness sits beside the mouth of the River Medway on the Isle of Sheppey. It has a population of about 13,000 and is the second‑largest settlement on the island after Minster.
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Sheerness is a port town and civil parish situated beside the mouth of the River Medway on the north‑west corner of the Isle of Sheppey in north Kent, England. With a population of 13,249, it is the second largest town on the island after the nearby town of Minster, which has a population of 16,738. The locality falls within the postal district ME 12. The town’s character is defined by its maritime setting and its role as a gateway to the Isle of Sheppey. Residents benefit from the town’s proximity to the river and its status as a civil parish, providing a sense of community and local governance within the broader Kent region.