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Takeaways| Council | Maidstone |
| Crime Rate | High for a South East suburb 36% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment |
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The average house price in Shepway is £339,467, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Shepway house price trends over the last 30 years.
£339,467
£477,639
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Is Shepway a nice place to live?
Shepway is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Shepway?
Shepway has a high crime rate for a South East suburb, with around 102 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 36% above the national average, and 49% above the Kent average.
What are the best schools in Shepway?
Shepway has 32 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are School of Science and Technology Maidstone and Leigh Academy Oaks. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Senacre Wood Primary School and Madginford Primary School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Shepway?
The majority of residents in Shepway identify as White (British) (83%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (88%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.