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Shepway

About

Shepway is a residential ward located in the southeast of Maidstone, Kent. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It includes several local amenities such as schools, parks, and small shopping areas, catering to everyday needs. The ward is bordered by the M20 motorway, providing easy access to nearby towns and London.

Shepway has a community-focused atmosphere, with facilities like the Shepway Sports Centre and local churches playing a central role. The ward also features green spaces, including Senacre Wood and the Great Danes Recreation Ground, offering outdoor leisure options. Public transport links connect Shepway to Maidstone town centre and surrounding areas, making it a practical location for commuters. The area has seen gradual development over the years, balancing residential growth with local services.

Area overview

On average Shepway has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Shepway is £47,499 per year. There are 3 schools in Shepway: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
33.2%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Shepway

ME157BP

Drawbridge Close

ME157DE

Holtye Crescent

ME157NR

Cambridge Crescent

ME157NZ

Cambridge Crescent

ME157PX

Worcester Road

ME157QL

Essex Road

ME157BG

Cheshire Road

ME157DU

Marion Crescent

ME157EU

Hampshire Drive

ME157LZ

Kings Reach

ME157PU

Worcester Road

ME158AB

Sterry Gardens

ME158BS

Buckingham Row

ME158DU

Old School Lane

ME158JD

Westmorland Road

ME157DR

Cranborne Avenue

ME157HT

Suffolk Road

ME157JB

Derby Road

ME157LS

Northumberland Road

ME158AW

Oxford Road

ME158AL

Parkwood & Senacre

ME158AT

Parkwood & Senacre

ME158BW

Westmorland Green

ME158DR

Rutland Way

ME157JU

Northumberland Road

ME157BE

Cheshire Road

ME157DB

Holtye Crescent

ME157JD

Derby Road

ME157LF

Northumberland Road

ME157LX

Worcester Road

ME157RN

Cheshire Road

ME158DA

Oxford Gardens

ME158EL

Chapman Avenue

ME158ER

Denton Close

ME158HU

Cornwall Close

ME157JG

Norfolk Road

ME157GA

Cumberland Avenue

ME157HH

Kent Avenue

ME157QQ

Highland Road

ME157TA

Northumberland Road

ME158AR

Freeman Way

ME158BD

Westmorland Road

ME158EN

Chapman Avenue

ME158NQ

Cheshire Road

ME158YD

Cheshire Road

ME157AD

The Spinney

ME157AJ

Park Road

ME157AR

Mulberry Place

ME157BD

Claygate

ME157DF

Heather Drive

ME157DS

Drawbridge Close

ME157DX

Cranborne Avenue

ME157EZ

Drawbridge Close

ME157FB

Mulberry Place

ME157HQ

Kent Avenue

ME157JW

Cumberland Avenue

ME157PD

Drawbridge Close

ME157QT

York Road

ME158DP

Cheshire Road

ME158HD

Parkwood & Senacre

ME158EW

Mote Park

ME157ED

Brockenhurst Avenue

ME157JF

Norfolk Road

ME157PW

Middlesex Road

ME158AY

Willington Green

ME158HP

Westmorland Road

ME157QZ

Cambridge Crescent

ME157AN

Park Road

ME158BE

Westmorland Road

ME158EB

Mote Park

ME158BF

Oldfield Close

ME157AG

West Park Road

ME157HG

Kent Avenue

ME157JN

Cumberland Avenue

ME157QY

West Park Road

ME158JA

Westmorland Road

ME157AB

West Park Road

ME157AH

Park Road

ME157DN

Park Way

ME157EW

Devon Road

ME157JH

Lincoln Road

ME157QG

Highland Road

ME157TG

Northumberland Road

ME158DT

Durham Close

ME158EJ

Chapman Avenue

ME158EP

Denton Close

ME158HL

Parkwood & Senacre

ME158JG

Westmorland Road

ME157LU

Worcester Road

ME158AU

Freeman Way

ME158HH

Willington Street

ME158HT

Cornwall Close

ME158JE

Cornwall Close

ME158JN

Greenborough Close

ME157DD

Holtye Crescent

ME157HE

Kent Avenue

ME157LH

Northumberland Road

ME157LT

Worcester Road

ME157PT

Worcester Road

ME157SZ

Kings Reach