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About

Shepway is a residential ward located on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, bordered by the M20 motorway. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more recent developments, providing a range of private and social housing. Its layout is functional, with local shops and services concentrated along the main roads to serve the community's everyday needs.

The ward contains several green spaces, including the large Grove Green Park with its sports facilities. A notable local feature is the historic Sandling Viaduct, which carries the railway line across the Len Valley. The area is primarily residential, with industrial and commercial premises situated near the motorway junctions, reflecting its role as a practical gateway to the town.

Area overview

On average Shepway has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 32.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shepway is £52,021 per year. The median sale price in Shepway is £337,500 (around £356 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £293,500 and £417,500. There are 3 schools in Shepway: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Shepway

Median price: £337,500
Price per sq ft: £356
Sales (last 12 months): 95
Typical range (middle 50%): £294K – £418K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 (about £356 per square foot) in Shepway area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shepway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£485,000£406
Semi-Detached45£348,000£355
Flats10£295,000£342
Terraced23£290,000£322

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shepway

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shepway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£385,000£364,950£258,000£225,000
2017£399,500£166,500£265,000£244,500
2018£464,000£450,000£300,000£235,500
2019£396,500£360,000£306,500£239,250
2020£410,000£160,000£292,500£245,000
2021£422,500£282,500£325,000£277,500
2022£475,000£220,000£365,000£310,000
2023£447,500£230,000£354,000£297,500
2024£454,000£310,000£345,000£280,000
2025£472,500£204,000£350,000£287,250
2026£485,000£320,000£350,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shepway.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shepway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287£384£271£265
2017£367£316£285£297
2018£326£339£301£291
2019£313£398£296£294
2020£350£267£311£288
2021£360£357£334£321
2022£415£374£378£354
2023£398£353£364£353
2024£379£359£371£350
2025£401£312£365£323
2026£405£364£333£308
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shepway.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shepway in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district.

Band A£1,668
Band B£1,946
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,059
Band F£3,615
Band G£4,171
Band H£5,005

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Shepway ward.

Local councillors

Joanna Wilkinson

Shepway - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Maureen Cleator

Shepway - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Sarah Barwick

Shepway - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

All postcodesin Shepway

ME157NG

Cambridge Crescent

ME157QE

Lancashire Road

ME157DS

Drawbridge Close

ME159AD

Sutton Road

ME157JD

Norfolk Road

ME157LN

Northumberland Road

ME157BJ

Claygate

ME157AW

South Park Road

ME158NH

Dunster Terrace

ME157TH

Northumberland Road

ME157AH

South Park Road

ME157DB

Holtye Crescent

ME157LZ

Kings Reach

ME157BB

Plains Avenue

ME157PS

Nottingham Avenue

ME157EY

Marion Crescent

ME158DS

Durham Close

ME157EW

Devon Road

ME157BG

Cheshire Road

ME157ES

Hampshire Drive

ME157HP

Suffolk Road

ME157QG

Highland Road

ME158JF

Westmorland Road

ME158BT

Buckingham Row

ME158HT

Cornwall Close

ME157QN

Essex Road

ME157LL

Northumberland Court

ME157QU

York Road

ME157HQ

Kent Avenue

ME157LJ

Cambridge Crescent

ME157AY

Plains Avenue

ME157DL

Park Way

ME157NX

Cambridge Crescent

ME157AS

Plains Avenue

ME157NE

Hereford Road

ME157NY

Cambridge Crescent

ME158BQ

Westmorland Road

ME157NT

Cambridge Crescent

ME158DP

Cheshire Road

ME157SX

Mote Park

ME157PP

Worcester Road

ME157QT

York Road

ME157ND

Hereford Road

ME157QW

Cambridge Way

ME158HJ

Willington Street

ME157AR

Plains Avenue

ME157QF

Highland Road

ME158AP

Wilson Close

ME157NB

Hereford Road

ME157QR

Kings Reach

ME157SY

Northumberland Road

ME157TG

Northumberland Road

ME158BN

Westmorland Green

ME157NS

Cambridge Crescent

ME157LR

Northumberland Road

ME158YD

Cheshire Road

ME157TP

Owletts Close

ME158JB

Westmorland Road

ME157EG

Ringwood Road

ME157AB

West Park Road

ME158EW

Willington Street

ME157NU

Cambridge Crescent

ME157EX

Hampshire Drive

ME157HE

Kent Avenue

ME157PJ

Middlesex Road

ME157HN

Surrey Road

ME158HA

Willington Street

ME158WY

Mote Park

ME157NQ

Cambridge Crescent

ME158AR

Freeman Way

ME157AJ

South Park Road

ME157HR

Gloucester Road

ME157FB

Mulberry Place

ME158AX

Garden Close

ME157PT

Nottingham Avenue

ME157PQ

Nottingham Avenue

ME157AG

West Park Road

ME159BJ

Sutton Road

ME157JN

Cumberland Avenue

ME158JN

Greenborough Close

ME157BE

Mote Park

ME157LP

Cumberland Avenue

ME157BA

Plains Avenue

ME158DQ

Oxford Road

ME157BP

Drawbridge Close

ME157JW

Cumberland Avenue

ME157EP

Devon Road

ME157LY

Worcester Road

ME158AW

Oxford Road

ME158DH

Oxford Road

ME158BW

Westmorland Green

ME158BA

Shropshire Terrace

ME157PY

Leicester Road

ME157HW

Suffolk Road

ME157AU

Plains Avenue

ME157NA

Hereford Road

ME158NQ

Mote Park

ME157PD

Drawbridge Close

ME157JF

Norfolk Road

ME157HF

Kent Avenue