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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

CT154DE

Sandwich Road

CT154HQ

Sandwich Road

CT157NN

Cox Hill

CT33FT

Pit Head Drive

CT33ND

Roe Lane

CT33AT

Bell Grove

CT154EG

Sweetbriar Lane

CT154EY

Easole Heights

CT154WW

Wigmore Wood

CT155AF

Singledge Lane

CT157JB

The Street

CT157PE

Mayfield Villas

CT157PJ

Eythorne Road

CT33AQ

Clarendon Road

CT33BT

Attlee Avenue

CT154DQ

Sandwich Road

CT154HA

Easole Street

CT154LP

Yew Tree Cottages

CT33FG

School Square

CT33FU

Davy Street

CT33NY

Aegle Close

CT154DU

St Johns Road

CT154ET

Kittington Cottages

CT33FJ

Harrison Road

CT154BX

Hawthorne Close

CT154NS

Oak Grove

CT157PG

Eythorne Road

CT157PH

Bernards Gardens

CT33AF

Spinney Lane

CT154AU

Valley View

CT154DT

Roman Way

CT157LY

Coldred Road

CT154DG

Sandwich Road

CT154JT

Vicarage Lane

CT33BU

Attlee Avenue

CT33DN

Bevan Way

CT33FQ

Rogers Close

CT154DD

Green Lane

CT157LL

Moon Hill

CT157LP

St Andrews Gardens

CT33BD

Ratling Road

CT33NA

Coleridge Gardens

CT154DS

Adelaide Road

CT154ND

Barville Road

CT154NR

Poplar Drive

CT157NL

Courtwood Villas

CT157NR

Church Hill

CT33DD

Vale View Road

CT33EE

Boulevard Courrieres

CT33FH

Corminster Avenue

CT33FY

Canary Grove

CT33GZ

Fife Way

CT33NB

Central Boulevard

CT154AF

Church Hill

CT154BG

The Street

CT154LF

Butter Street

CT157PA

Hill Avenue

CT33AP

Queens Road

CT33DJ

Elm Road

CT33FA

Beresford Grove

CT154BZ

Beech Green Close

CT154EE

Beech Drive

CT154JF

Nightingale Lane

CT154JY

Vicarage Lane

CT157PS

Westcourt Lane

CT33BW

Dorman Avenue North

CT154EN

Milner Close

CT154LL

Pinners Hill

CT155AW

Church Road

CT157JQ

Ivy Cottages

CT157LJ

Mill Lane

CT33AB

Dorman Avenue South

CT33AN

Hyde Place

CT154AZ

Langdown Place

CT154BA

Chapel Hill

CT154LY

Meadow Way

CT154NJ

Easole Street

CT157NZ

Approach Road

CT33AS

Ackholt Road

CT33EP

Wilcox Close

CT33NE

Mexborough Square

Data Sources

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