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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

CT154BU

Palm Tree Close

CT157FJ

Carpenters Yard

CT154FF

Adelaide Road

CT157JA

The Street

CT33BB

Kings Road

CT157NG

Cox Hill

CT157LQ

Church Hill

CT33HP

Old Court Cottages

CT33NF

Greyhound Gardens

CT154JS

Park View Rise

CT33GL

Flatsheet Road

CT157PZ

Westcourt Lane

CT33AN

Hyde Place

CT154JH

Holt Street

CT33FB

Beresford Grove

CT155AH

The Green

CT157LE

Upton Wood

CT157LW

Siberts Close

CT154LS

Aylesham Road

CT157NJ

Connaught Villas

CT33BF

Miners Way

CT154DU

St Johns Road

CT33AH

Ackholt Road

CT33GP

Lamplight Gardens

CT154AT

Albion Place

CT157LL

Moon Hill

CT33BL

Dorman Avenue North

CT154AZ

Langdown Place

CT33EA

Market View

CT154DG

Sandwich Road

CT154BB

The Crescent

CT157NW

Prospect Cottages

CT154FA

Weston Mews

CT33LR

Derwent Way

CT154WW

Wigmore Wood

CT154HD

Butchers Lane

CT154DS

Adelaide Road

CT157PW

Eythorne Road

CT154EF

Cherry Grove

CT33BG

Snowdown Close

CT157PN

Eythorne Road

CT157NT

Church Hill

CT33HN

Ratling Road

CT154GP

Green Meadows

CT154JX

St Marys Close

CT154FE

Pike Road

CT155AR

The Conifers

CT33BE

Aylesham Road

CT157JF

Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell

CT154BG

The Street

CT154NR

Poplar Drive

CT33NT

Colliers Way

CT33BW

Dorman Avenue North

CT154EA

St Johns Road

CT157PT

Westcourt Lane

CT154DB

Willow Waye

CT154NS

Oak Grove

CT154JQ

Butter Street

CT157PF

The Glen

CT154EJ

Terrace Road

CT33AJ

Ackholt Road

CT154LH

Pinners Lane

CT154EW

Larch Road

CT154LE

Church Street

CT33AB

Dorman Avenue South

CT33NR

Coronation Close

CT33DL

Hill Crescent

CT154EE

Beech Drive

CT154BH

Monkton Court Lane

CT154AY

Chapel Hill

CT157NR

Church Hill

CT157PA

Hill Avenue

CT157JH

Barfrestone Road

CT154LL

Pinners Hill

CT154NH

Hammond Close

CT33AZ

Sheldon Close

CT154AH

Barfrestone Road

CT154HG

Easole Street

CT33GQ

Cherry Blossom Way

CT154HY

Holt Street

CT154JG

Holt Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.