| Council | Maidstone |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment |
Is Shepway right for you?
Take the quizThe average house price in Shepway is £347,583, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Shepway house price trends over the last 30 years.
£347,583
£481,433
£202,600
£355,167
£301,250
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 an average crime rate of 100.8 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Parking Area and Oxford Gardens, as reported by Kent Police.
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: 3 schools are 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.