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CT15 4AR

Elmton Lane

Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell

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Overview

Postcode CT15 4AR is located in a rural village, within the Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell ward of Dover in the South East region, and forms part of the Eythorne & Shepherdswell area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eythorne & Shepherdswell is £59,846 per year. The nearest station is Shepherds Well, about 2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Eythorne Playing Field.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
48.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Eythorne & Shepherdswell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,444 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Eythorne & Shepherdswell has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.2%

Approximately 48.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Eythorne & Shepherdswell is £59,846 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT15 4AR.

Flood risk

No risk

Eythorne & Shepherdswell near CT15 4AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Shepherds Well located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT15 4AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miEythorne Playing FieldSmallWalking directions to Eythorne Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
364
Population density
305.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.71(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.41(-32%)
Burglary
4.53(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.53(-30%)
Public order
4.53(-25%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
354
97.52%
Other White
5
1.38%
Other
2
0.55%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.28%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.28%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
26.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
20.85%
Level 3 (A level)
48
16.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
15.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
12.37%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
66
47.48%
Owns outright
33
23.74%
Owns with a mortgage
29
20.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.47%
Other social rented
1
0.72%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£334
Sales (last 12 months)183
Typical range (middle 50%)£252K – £338K

Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £334 per square foot) in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£389,750£344
Semi-Detached71£290,000£329
Terraced61£260,000£340
Flats7£152,500£306

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£304,973£128,500£215,000£180,000
2017£315,000£157,975£229,995£218,950
2018£333,950£153,000£235,995£223,950
2019£319,973£164,450£244,995£219,950
2020£325,000£163,500£235,000£221,950
2021£359,995£171,995£260,000£240,000
2022£450,000£175,500£300,000£259,950
2023£430,000£177,000£280,000£260,000
2024£375,000£168,000£289,875£252,500
2025£400,000£142,500£295,000£260,000
2026£365,000£99,250£270,000£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249£220£240£219
2017£266£266£252£253
2018£257£266£265£275
2019£257£292£266£268
2020£286£263£280£297
2021£299£269£301£305
2022£351£235£334£341
2023£363£282£332£356
2024£341£274£324£364
2025£340£221£337£336
2026£359£212£330£350
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT15 4AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT15 4AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Sept 20251, Elmton Lane, Dover, CT15 4ARTerracedFreehold£275,000
23 May 20256, Sun Valley Way, Dover, CT15 4HLTerracedFreehold£193,499
10 Mar 2025Wigmore Court, Wigmore Lane, Dover, CT15 4AWDetachedFreehold£815,000
19 May 202596, Sandwich Road, Dover, CT15 4DQDetachedFreehold£308,000

Schools

In the CT15 4AR postcode area, located within Eythorne & Shepherdswell, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT15 4AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWoodpecker CourtSpecial post 16 institution

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryEythorne Elvington Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dover district (2025-26).

Band A£1,576
Band B£1,839
Band C£2,102
Band D£2,364
Band E£2,890
Band F£3,415
Band G£3,941
Band H£4,729

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CT15 4AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Charles Woodgate

Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jamie Luke Pout

Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Maria Shaz Mamjan

Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Mike Tapp

Dover and Deal - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictDoverE07000108
Parliamentary ConstituencyDover and DealE14001202
ParishEythorneE04004906
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Eythorne & ShepherdswellE02005048
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dover 008CE01024205
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT15 4AR

Is CT15 4AR (Eythorne & Shepherdswell) safe?

The area around CT15 4AR records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CT15 4AR?

The median sale price around CT15 4AR in Eythorne & Shepherdswell is £290,000 (about £334 per square foot) based on 183 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT15 4AR?

There are 2 schools close to CT15 4AR, including Woodpecker Court (Outstanding) and Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CT15 4AR?

CT15 4AR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,444 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT15 4AR (Eythorne & Shepherdswell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dover and Deal covering CT15 4AR is Mike Tapp (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Charles Woodgate (Labour Party), Jamie Luke Pout (Labour Party) and Maria Shaz Mamjan (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.