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Eythorne & Shepherdswell

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About

Eythorne and Shepherdswell are neighbouring villages located on the chalk uplands of the Kent Downs. The area is characterised by agricultural land and woodland, with a landscape shaped by its historical mining past. Shepherdswell is a railway junction on the line to London, giving it a distinct transport character.

The villages are connected by the wooded valley of the Dour, a chalk stream. A network of public footpaths, including the North Downs Way national trail, crosses the area. The now-closed railway tunnel at Eythorne is a notable local feature from its industrial era.

Area overview

On average Eythorne & Shepherdswell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eythorne & Shepherdswell is £59,846 per year. Eythorne & Shepherdswell is home to around 6,594 people, with a population density of about 108.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eythorne & Shepherdswell Population
6,594
Population density
108.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.87(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.07(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.7(-27%)
Shoplifting
4.4(-45%)
Public order
3.18(-48%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,232
94.47%
Other White
154
2.33%
Irish
25
0.38%
Indian
23
0.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.33%
Total population: 6,597

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,664
29.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,039
18.31%
No qualifications
1,004
17.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
861
15.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
537
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 5,675

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,448
52.67%
Owns with a mortgage
841
30.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
228
8.29%
Social rents from council
133
4.84%
Other forms of private rent
58
2.11%
Total households: 2,749

Property prices in Eythorne & Shepherdswell

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £352,435 in Eythorne & Shepherdswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,499 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for 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 Eythorne & Shepherdswell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£417,500
Semi-Detached28£319,000
Terraced10£272,500

10 years median price trend in Eythorne & Shepherdswell

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

All postcodes in Eythorne & Shepherdswell

CT155DQ

Eastry Rural

CT157NY

Approach Road

CT163HF

Guilford Avenue

CT163JY

Sandwich Road

CT46FP

Dover Downs & River

CT130JJ

Pond Cottages

CT130JP

Swaynes Way

CT140HY

Lower Street

CT154EH

Terrace Road

CT155BB

Eastry Rural

CT163HE

Chestnut Close

CT130JF

Lower Street

CT140JB

Whites Hill

CT154AA

Sandwich Road

CT154DL

Pike Road

CT154DR

Adelaide Road

CT155AG

Singledge Lane

CT155AR

The Conifers

CT155BE

Eastry Rural

CT46QY

The Street

CT155BY

Downs Close

CT155DH

Vale Road

CT155HD

Napchester Road

CT155HX

Chapel Lane

CT163HG

Nursery Lane

CT163JF

Sandwich Road

CT130HU

Brook Street

CT154HL

Sun Valley Way

CT157QD

Moorwell Drive

CT163EX

Nursery Lane

CT163JB

The Drove

CT155FJ

Roman Road

CT157QQ

Mill Lane

CT46NP

Agester Lane

CT154AY

Chapel Hill

CT154BQ

Kennel Hill

CT154BW

The Green

CT155AJ

The Green

CT155AP

The Green

CT157NE

Cox Hill

CT157NU

Eythorne Road

CT157PX

The Terrace

CT155AN

The Green

CT140JL

School Road

CT157NW

Prospect Cottages

CT163LX

Sandwich Road

CT46QZ

The Street

CT155BX

Downs Road

CT157NB

Cox Hill

CT154BT

Cherry Waye

CT157LE

Upton Wood

CT140JE

Chapel Road

CT140JN

Pike Road

CT154BE

Coldred Road

CT154BS

Rose Gardens

CT155DE

Northbourne Road

CT155HY

Chapel Lane

CT140ED

Hay Hill

CT154DA

Hazel Close

CT154NL

Burgess Hill

CT155BU

Stoneheap Road

CT155FW

Eastry Rural

CT157NA

Coxhill Road

CT157NS

Moorland Road

CT163LA

Forge Lane

CT163LE

Forge Lane

CT163PL

Bramley Gardens

CT140JG

Vicarage Lane

CT154DN

Fig Tree Walk

CT154GP

Green Meadows

CT155BF

Church Road

CT140JA

Craythorne Cottages

CT155AQ

Church Road

CT155BQ

Barville Road

CT163JE

Mill Lane

CT140HP

Eastry Rural

CT154FG

Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell

CT155HZ

Chapel Lane

CT157NH

Whittington Terrace

CT163QU

Lynwood Green

CT46ET

Dumrill Hill

CT46NR

Agester Lane

CT140JJ

School Road

CT155AD

Rye Lane

CT155BJ

Eastry Rural

CT154AR

Elmton Lane

CT155AB

Singledge Lane

CT155BN

Homestead Lane

CT163HQ

Lenacre Lane

CT130JZ

White Wood Road

CT155LS

Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell

CT140HZ

Lower Street

CT140JZ

Thornton Hill Cottages

CT155HR

Roman Road

CT140JX

Dover Road

CT140HR

Mill Lane

CT154AB

Flax Court Lane

CT154DF

New Road

CT130DH

Sandwich Road

CT130JN

Dover Road

Data Sources

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