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Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell

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About

Aylesham, Eythorne and Shepherdswell form a primarily rural ward in the Dover district, characterised by its villages set within agricultural land and former mining areas. The landscape is defined by rolling fields and woodland, with the settlements providing local residential hubs. Aylesham is the largest, originally developed as a garden village for coal miners in the 1920s, giving it a distinct planned layout with radiating streets.

The area retains strong community ties, with local shops, schools and pubs serving each village. A notable feature is the preserved railway line running through Shepherdswell, home to a heritage station and the headquarters of the East Kent Railway. This line is a physical reminder of the area's industrial past, contrasting with the quiet country lanes and footpaths that now connect the communities.

Area overview

On average Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell is £56,374 per year. There are 7 schools in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell is home to around 11,732 people, with a population density of about 321.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell Population
11,732
Population density
321.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.91(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.58(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.25(+12%)
Shoplifting
6.73(-16%)
Other theft
4.26(-24%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,431
88.9%
Other White
547
4.66%
African
121
1.03%
Indian
81
0.69%
Other Asian
65
0.55%
Total population: 11,733

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,559
27.5%
No qualifications
1,730
18.59%
Level 3 (A level)
1,730
18.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,451
15.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,058
11.37%
Total 16+ residents: 9,307

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,739
37.79%
Owns outright
1,522
33.07%
Social rents from council
560
12.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
367
7.97%
Other social rented
276
6%
Total households: 4,602

Property prices in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £291,598 in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£408,750
Flats10£147,500
Semi-Detached76£292,595
Terraced58£260,000

10 years median price trend in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell.

All postcodes in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell

CT154AL

Thanet View

CT33NA

Coleridge Gardens

CT154ES

Chaucer Road

CT157LZ

Coombe Drive

CT33DR

Boulevard Courrieres

CT33FQ

Rogers Close

CT154BE

Coldred Road

CT155BF

Church Road

CT154HE

Easole Street

CT155AG

Singledge Lane

CT154HL

Sun Valley Way

CT157PU

Westcourt Lane

CT33EB

Market View

CT154NJ

Easole Street

CT33LZ

Tennyson Gardens

CT157JJ

Barfreston Court Cottages

CT154LX

Green Acres

CT157PJ

Eythorne Road

CT154BS

Rose Gardens

CT33HG

Cornwallis Avenue

CT33DY

Market Place

CT33GU

Buckle Drive

CT157PE

Mayfield Villas

CT157PD

Station Road

CT154LF

Butter Street

CT154LJ

Beauchamps Lane

CT157PS

Westcourt Lane

CT154AA

Sandwich Road

CT154FD

Diamond Close

CT33LT

Buttermere Gardens

CT33AR

Queens Road

CT157QB

The Grange

CT154DX

Chaucer Road

CT154DA

Hazel Close

CT33BX

Cripps Close

CT31PW

Bonnington

CT154HN

Sandwich Road

CT33AQ

Clarendon Road

CT33EQ

Clarendon Road

CT33BN

Dorman Avenue North

CT154DE

Sandwich Road

CT154JZ

Vicarage Lane

CT33DD

Vale View Road

CT154BY

Cherry Waye

CT154HS

Mill Lane

CT33EX

Chippers Walk

CT157NB

Cox Hill

CT33BY

Newman Road

CT154EH

Terrace Road

CT154BZ

Beech Green Close

CT155AQ

Church Road

CT154AQ

Church Hill

CT154AB

Flax Court Lane

CT154JP

The Crescent

CT154AX

Shooters Hill

CT33NL

Orchard Place

CT157LU

Long Lane

CT157NF

Diamond Villas

CT154EZ

Beauchamps Lane

CT33HD

Kings Road

CT157PL

Meadow View Road

CT33NQ

Windsor Way

CT33BP

Dorman Avenue North

CT157PR

Eythorne Road

CT154LN

Beauchamps Lane

CT157NN

Cox Hill

CT154HX

Holt Street

CT33DB

Vale View Road

CT33FY

Canary Grove

CT154HH

Sandwich Road

CT157PP

Eythorne Road

CT154JU

Vicarage Lane

CT33NX

Aegle Close

CT157LP

St Andrews Gardens

CT154HW

Coldblow

CT33EU

Boulevard Courrieres

CT154HQ

Sandwich Road

CT155AN

The Green

CT154JF

Nightingale Lane

CT33BQ

Briar Close

CT33ND

Roe Lane

CT154EL

Milner Road

CT157QD

Moorwell Drive

CT33LU

Thirlmere Gardens

CT154HA

Easole Street

CT33FR

Granville Close

CT33BZ

Newman Road

CT154EQ

Milner Road

CT157NA

Coxhill Road

CT154DD

Green Lane

CT33BH

Milner Crescent

CT33AW

Ackholt Road

CT33GS

Cherry Blossom Way

CT33DE

Oakside Road

CT157PY

Westcourt Lane

CT33EZ

Market Place

CT157LR

Mill Lane

CT154DY

Sweetbriar Lane

CT33AF

Spinney Lane

CT157LJ

Mill Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.