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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 44 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
44
Deprivation level
6/10
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
20.32(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.58(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.16(-20%)
Other theft
3.94(-30%)
Shoplifting
3.94(-51%)
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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Eythorne & Shepherdswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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
Flats1£120,000
Terraced12£272,500
Detached38£423,750
Semi-Detached32£316,500

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

CT157JW

Lydden Hill

CT157NB

Cox Hill

CT155BL

Homestead Lane

CT46NS

Lodge Lees

CT163HA

Grace Meadow

CT154LY

Meadow Way

CT154ND

Barville Road

CT140HR

Mill Lane

CT130DN

Sandwich Road

CT155DD

Downs Road

CT154BH

Monkton Court Lane

CT155BZ

Downs Road

CT155BQ

Barville Road

CT140HY

Lower Street

CT157NJ

Connaught Villas

CT154GP

Green Meadows

CT157NH

Whittington Terrace

CT154DB

Willow Waye

CT157NG

Cox Hill

CT163HH

Lenacre Avenue

CT154DW

Forge Close

CT155AD

Rye Lane

CT46NP

Agester Lane

CT155DF

Church Hill

CT140JJ

School Road

CT130LD

Mill Lane

CT155AQ

Church Road

CT155BS

Strakers Hill

CT140JA

Craythorne Cottages

CT155DA

Downs Road

CT163JU

Sandwich Road

CT155HY

Chapel Lane

CT130HU

Brook Street

CT157PD

Station Road

CT155AH

The Green

CT155AF

Singledge Lane

CT140JF

Chapel Meadow Cottages

CT154BQ

Kennel Hill

CT155AP

The Green

CT154BZ

Beech Green Close

CT140JZ

Thornton Hill Cottages

CT157NP

Church Hill

CT154EF

Cherry Grove

CT163RN

Whitfield

CT130DQ

St Bart's Road

CT154HL

Sun Valley Way

CT157QB

The Grange

CT155DQ

Eastry Rural

CT154LX

Green Acres

CT155BE

Eastry Rural

CT155HP

Roman Road

CT163QT

Archer's Court Road

CT154FE

Pike Road

CT157ND

Coxhill Road

CT155AE

Rye Lane

CT154DP

Adelaide Road

CT163JA

Napchester Road

CT46RN

Denton Lane

CT154FD

Diamond Close

CT155HR

Roman Road

CT155AJ

The Green

CT46RQ

Shelvin Lane

CT155HU

Ashley Terrace

CT157PX

The Terrace

CT163JL

Westfield Drive

CT130JH

Lower Street

CT155BB

Eastry Rural

CT157NS

Moorland Road

CT163JZ

Beechwood Close

CT163FA

Harvest Road

CT155DB

Downs Road

CT163EX

Nursery Lane

CT163LU

Sandwich Road

CT154DN

Fig Tree Walk

CT155FJ

Roman Road

CT155DH

Vale Road

CT130JX

Mill Lane

CT155LS

Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell

CT155AU

Sandwich Road

CT130JP

Swaynes Way

CT163JS

Forge Path

CT154AR

Elmton Lane

CT130JT

Wheelwrights Way

CT157LY

Coldred Road

CT157NR

Church Hill

CT140FH

Dover Road

CT163JY

Sandwich Road

CT140JS

St Marys Grove

CT163EZ

Bewsbury Cross Lane

CT163HF

Guilford Avenue

CT140JT

Dover Road

CT163JW

Beauxfield

CT140JQ

Upper Street

CT140JB

Whites Hill

CT157PF

The Glen

CT155BH

Eastry Rural

CT155DE

Northbourne Road

CT46RU

Wootton Lane

CT155BN

Homestead Lane

CT140JN

Pike Road

Data Sources

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