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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

CT163HB

Bewsbury Cross Lane

CT163JD

Napchester Road

CT46RB

The Street

CT154AZ

Langdown Place

CT46RW

Denton Lane

CT154DQ

Sandwich Road

CT140JX

Dover Road

CT163HE

Chestnut Close

CT155AZ

Kennel Hill

CT154AB

Flax Court Lane

CT130HT

Brook Street

CT46ET

Dumrill Hill

CT157QD

Moorwell Drive

CT155HX

Chapel Lane

CT157NF

Diamond Villas

CT46NR

Agester Lane

CT163EY

Bewsbury Cross Lane

CT154BL

The Green

CT163LD

Orchard Close

CT154ED

Ash Grove

CT155DG

Forge Lane

CT154DD

Green Lane

CT163JH

Beauxfield

CT154DJ

Pike Road

CT155BY

Downs Close

CT140JD

Lower Street

CT163PL

Bramley Gardens

CT163LB

Forge Lane

CT163JR

Mill Lane

CT154BE

Coldred Road

CT154BP

Green Lane

CT155AW

Church Road

CT157PB

Eythorne Road

CT163GT

Chapel Road

CT155AT

Sandwich Road

CT163ES

Nursery Lane

CT46RR

Park Side

CT46RT

Wootton Lane

CT163NH

Bridleway

CT157PA

Hill Avenue

CT46RP

Wootton Lane

CT157NL

Courtwood Villas

CT157PG

Eythorne Road

CT130JS

Mill Lane

CT130JF

Lower Street

CT163JQ

Beauxfield

CT154DA

Hazel Close

CT130GR

Eastry Rural

CT157NN

Cox Hill

CT46RH

Shelvin Lane

CT157PS

Westcourt Lane

CT130DH

Sandwich Road

CT157LP

St Andrews Gardens

CT155BX

Downs Road

CT154BJ

Monkton Court Lane

CT140HU

Dover Road

CT140JU

Dover Road

CT140NL

Dover Road

CT155BU

Stoneheap Road

CT154DR

Adelaide Road

CT157FJ

Carpenters Yard

CT130LA

Liss Road

CT154BX

Hawthorne Close

CT163LE

Forge Lane

CT157NZ

Approach Road

CT130JJ

Pond Cottages

CT46RS

Wootton Lane

CT163HQ

Lenacre Lane

CT163FB

Field View Road

CT130GX

The Copse

CT140HP

Eastry Rural

CT163QU

Lynwood Green

CT130JG

Lower Street

CT130JL

Eastry Park

CT46RE

Canterbury Road

CT163JB

The Drove

CT46RX

Dover Road

CT140BU

Ash Close Villas

CT155AR

The Conifers

CT157NU

Eythorne Road

CT46RJ

Shelvin Lane

CT140JG

Vicarage Lane

CT157NE

Cox Hill

CT155BT

Downs Road

Data Sources

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