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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

CT154FD

Diamond Close

CT157PZ

Westcourt Lane

CT154DW

Forge Close

CT163JT

Sandwich Road

CT155BH

Eastry Rural

CT157QA

Westcourt Lane

CT163JU

Sandwich Road

CT140JT

Dover Road

CT140JY

Pike Road

CT154EF

Cherry Grove

CT130JG

Lower Street

CT154BY

Cherry Waye

CT155AX

Kennel Hill

CT157PD

Station Road

CT163HA

Grace Meadow

CT46NS

Lodge Lees

CT46RW

Denton Lane

CT130JU

Mill Lane

CT140EE

Hay Lane

CT140HS

Stoneheap Cottages

CT157NQ

Cox Hill

CT130HS

Brook Street

CT130LD

Mill Lane

CT140JU

Dover Road

CT154BJ

Monkton Court Lane

CT154DJ

Pike Road

CT155AH

The Green

CT155HU

Ashley Terrace

CT157NG

Cox Hill

CT46RX

Dover Road

CT154BB

The Crescent

CT155HT

Letter Box Row

CT157ND

Coxhill Road

CT157PT

Westcourt Lane

CT163EY

Bewsbury Cross Lane

CT163JP

Sandwich Road

CT130HT

Brook Street

CT155AL

Coldred Cottages

CT155AT

Sandwich Road

CT157PB

Eythorne Road

CT163QT

Archer's Court Road

CT46RP

Wootton Lane

CT140BU

Ash Close Villas

CT140JH

St Andrews Way

CT140JP

North Court Lane

CT155DF

Church Hill

CT130JX

Mill Lane

CT154DB

Willow Waye

CT155AA

Lynwood Green

CT163LB

Forge Lane

CT46RH

Shelvin Lane

CT155JA

Waldershare Road

CT163ES

Nursery Lane

CT163RN

Whitfield

CT130JL

Eastry Park

CT155AE

Rye Lane

CT163FE

Arable Drive

CT154BP

Green Lane

CT157NJ

Connaught Villas

CT163HH

Lenacre Avenue

CT46RN

Denton Lane

CT130DN

Sandwich Road

CT155BW

Mccombie Cottages

CT154BN

The Green

CT154DP

Adelaide Road

CT163JW

Beauxfield

CT140JW

Upper Street

CT140NL

Dover Road

CT154BD

Coronation Villas

CT155DG

Forge Lane

CT163GT

Chapel Road

CT163JS

Forge Path

CT46RB

The Street

CT130DQ

St Bart's Road

CT140BX

Pear Orchard Cottages

CT155BL

Homestead Lane

CT163FB

Field View Road

CT163JG

Lynwood Green

CT130JY

Liss Road

CT155BD

Coldred Road

CT157NF

Diamond Villas

CT163FA

Harvest Road

CT163NH

Bridleway

CT46RA

The Street

CT46RE

Canterbury Road

CT46RR

Park Side

CT140DZ

Hay Lane

CT154AX

Shooters Hill

CT157FJ

Carpenters Yard

CT140JF

Chapel Meadow Cottages

CT130JT

Wheelwrights Way

CT155BG

Kennel Hill

CT155DD

Downs Road

CT157PF

The Glen

CT157QB

The Grange

CT163HL

Lenacre Lane

CT130JS

Mill Lane

CT154ED

Ash Grove

CT155DA

Downs Road

CT157JW

Lydden Hill

Data Sources

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