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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
22.67(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.36(+7%)
Shoplifting
7.07(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.48(+1%)
Other theft
3.32(-41%)
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%
Level 3 (A level)
1,730
18.59%
No qualifications
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 186 recent sales, the median property price is £289,875 in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £12,609,675.

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
Detached41£400,000
Flats12£155,250
Semi-Detached76£291,348
Terraced57£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

CT33AR

Queens Road

CT33BE

Aylesham Road

CT33BP

Dorman Avenue North

CT33LR

Derwent Way

CT33NG

Oakdale Way

CT154AT

Albion Place

CT154LA

Vicarage Lane

CT33LP

Rhondda Vale

CT154AH

Barfrestone Road

CT154AQ

Church Hill

CT154JE

Nethersole Road

CT155LS

Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell

CT33EB

Market View

CT33HN

Ratling Road

CT157PQ

Penfold Gardens

CT33DA

Woodland Avenue

CT33DS

Boulevard Courrieres

CT33HR

Listways Cottages

CT33AU

Burgess Road

CT33DY

Market Place

CT33FN

Millyard Road

CT33NL

Orchard Place

CT154AB

Flax Court Lane

CT154DF

New Road

CT154DZ

St Johns Road

CT154HD

Butchers Lane

CT154LJ

Beauchamps Lane

CT33BL

Dorman Avenue North

CT154FD

Diamond Close

CT154HZ

Holt Street

CT157GZ

Coombe Close

CT157PZ

Westcourt Lane

CT154AD

Shepherdswell Road

CT154DW

Forge Close

CT33DL

Hill Crescent

CT33GX

Bluebell Drive

CT33HA

Kings Road

CT157QA

Westcourt Lane

CT33AY

Ratling Road

CT33BX

Cripps Close

CT33EN

Sunshine Corner Avenue

CT33EQ

Clarendon Road

CT33GJ

Hobnail Path

CT33HF

Cornwallis Avenue

CT33HS

Listways

CT33NT

Colliers Way

CT154EF

Cherry Grove

CT154HT

Holt Street

CT154JX

St Marys Close

CT157LW

Siberts Close

CT33BH

Milner Crescent

CT33FX

Coalfield Grove

CT33HB

Kings Road

CT33HE

Cornwallis Avenue

CT154BY

Cherry Waye

CT154EX

Easole Street

CT154LD

Yew Tree Cottages

CT154LQ

Old Court Hill

CT157LG

Church Hill

CT157PD

Station Road

CT33NR

Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell

CT33FP

Millyard Road

CT33HD

Kings Road

CT33HH

Cornwallis Avenue

CT154AW

Wigmore Lane

CT154EW

Larch Road

CT157NQ

Cox Hill

CT33BG

Snowdown Close

CT33BJ

Milner Crescent

CT154BJ

Monkton Court Lane

CT154DY

Sweetbriar Lane

CT155AH

The Green

CT157LR

Mill Lane

CT157NG

Cox Hill

CT33AX

Burgess Road

CT33BA

Ratling Road

CT33GS

Cherry Blossom Way

CT33LU

Thirlmere Gardens

CT33LY

Wordsworth Gardens

CT33NP

Heritage Road

CT154BB

The Crescent

CT154ER

Chaucer Road

CT154HN

Sandwich Road

CT154JR

Aylesham Road

CT154JU

Vicarage Lane

CT157ND

Coxhill Road

CT157PT

Westcourt Lane

CT33EA

Market View

CT33NW

Aegle Close

CT154EP

Miners Row

CT155AL

Coldred Cottages

CT157LQ

Church Hill

CT157PB

Eythorne Road

CT33HG

Cornwallis Avenue

CT154EB

Fairview Road

CT154AN

The Orchard

CT154EU

Easole Street

CT154JP

The Crescent

CT157JG

Barfrestone Road

CT157LU

Long Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.