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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

CT163HJ

The Acre

CT163LU

Sandwich Road

CT46RG

Agester Lane

CT140HU

Dover Road

CT155DB

Downs Road

CT157PU

Westcourt Lane

CT163JA

Napchester Road

CT46RJ

Shelvin Lane

CT140HX

Dover Road

CT154BU

Palm Tree Close

CT154EJ

Terrace Road

CT155HP

Roman Road

CT163NG

Guilford Avenue

CT46RY

Geddinge

CT155BS

Strakers Hill

CT130JH

Lower Street

CT140JQ

Upper Street

CT154BH

Monkton Court Lane

CT154FE

Pike Road

CT154LX

Green Acres

CT157NP

Church Hill

CT157PY

Westcourt Lane

CT163JH

Beauxfield

CT163JZ

Beechwood Close

CT154BL

The Green

CT154DE

Sandwich Road

CT155BZ

Downs Road

CT157NN

Cox Hill

CT163LD

Orchard Close

CT46RQ

Shelvin Lane

CT46RD

The Street

CT130LA

Liss Road

CT155AF

Singledge Lane

CT155AZ

Kennel Hill

CT157PE

Mayfield Villas

CT163EZ

Bewsbury Cross Lane

CT163HB

Bewsbury Cross Lane

CT46RU

Wootton Lane

CT154DQ

Sandwich Road

CT46RL

Shelvin

CT46RT

Wootton Lane

CT154BX

Hawthorne Close

CT155AS

Eastling Down Farm Cottages

CT155HS

Harton Cottages

CT157PG

Eythorne Road

CT157LY

Coldred Road

CT163JR

Mill Lane

CT140JD

Lower Street

CT154DG

Sandwich Road

CT130JQ

Lower Street

CT140FH

Dover Road

CT154DD

Green Lane

CT155DJ

Eastry Rural

CT157LL

Moon Hill

CT157LP

St Andrews Gardens

CT140FZ

Willow Road

CT154ND

Barville Road

CT155AU

Sandwich Road

CT155HE

Woodside Cottages

CT157NL

Courtwood Villas

CT157NR

Church Hill

CT163HD

Nursery Lane

CT46RS

Wootton Lane

CT148HZ

Pommeus Lane

CT154BG

The Street

CT155BP

Meadow Cottages

CT157PA

Hill Avenue

CT163JQ

Beauxfield

CT140JS

St Marys Grove

CT154BZ

Beech Green Close

CT155AY

Kennel Hill

CT157PS

Westcourt Lane

CT130GR

Eastry Rural

CT155AW

Church Road

CT155BT

Downs Road

CT163JD

Napchester Road

CT163JL

Westfield Drive

CT163PZ

Lynwood Green

CT130GX

The Copse

CT154AZ

Langdown Place

CT154BA

Chapel Hill

CT154LY

Meadow Way

CT157NZ

Approach Road

CT163JN

Beauxfield

Data Sources

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