| Council | Maidstone |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment |
£348,702
£513,788
£275,627
£349,397
£302,455
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 include Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School, Roseacre Junior School, Leigh Academy Bearsted. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Leigh Academy Langley Park and Senacre Wood 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.