Categories in Sheerness
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sheerness
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping other | 115 | 20 years |
| Restaurants | 103 | 21 years |
| Shopping | 101 | 29 years |
| Car repair | 72 | 18 years |
| General contractors | 53 | 26 years |
| Beauty salons | 52 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 51 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 45 | — |
| Health and medical | 40 | — |
| Other accommodation | 37 | — |
| Corporate management | 37 | — |
| Other construction | 35 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 33 | 30 years |
| Buses and trains | 33 | — |
Sheerness Facts
| Area | 8.6 km² |
| Population | 16,542 |
| Male Population | 8,117 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 8,425 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +33.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +17.0% |
| Median Age | 37.6 years (Male: 36.7, Female: 38.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Minster on Sea, Eastchurch, Leysdown-on-Sea, Town Centre, Warden |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.44042, 0.76252 |
| Postal Codes | ME11, ME12, ME3 |
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Sheerness Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,395 | 13,281 | 14,133 | 16,212 | 16,542 |
| Population Density | 1,437.1 / km² | 1,539.8 / km² | 1,638.6 / km² | 1,879.7 / km² | 1,917.9 / km² |
Sheerness Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 14.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheerness | +30.8% | +22.1% | +14.7% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Sheerness Median Age
Median Age: 37.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheerness | 37.6 yrs | 38.4 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sheerness Population Density
Population Density: 1,918 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheerness | 16,542 | 8.6 km² | 1,918 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sheerness Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Sheerness
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Sheerness
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Sheerness
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sheerness
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sheerness CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheerness | 183,415 tn | 11.09 tn | 21,265.5 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 183,415 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.09 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 21,265.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/19 | 3:42 AM | 3.3 | 78.1 km | 10,000 m | 3km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/15 | 1:52 AM | 3.7 | 49.4 km | 12,000 m | 3km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/09 | 2:35 PM | 3.5 | 46.3 km | 3,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/07 | 7:18 AM | 4.6 | 43.1 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/07 | 5:32 PM | 4.1 | 97.9 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/98 | 9:22 PM | 3 | 95.1 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 11/5/94 | 10:14 PM | 3 | 96.9 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/94 | 6:36 AM | 3.9 | 74.1 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/90 | 10:15 AM | 3.1 | 91.8 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 4/15/85 | 7:02 PM | 3.4 | 45.1 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Sheerness
/ʃɪərˈnɛs/ is a town located 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 13,000 it is the largest town on the island. began as a fort built in the 16th century t..
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