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Shepherdswell, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Shepherdswell is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,630. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,630 Population 291/sq mi density
305 ft Elevation 93 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,980 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,980 median income, 5.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$377,046 home value, $1,275/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Shepherdswell

Shepherdswell

Shepherdswell is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Shepherdswell with Coldred, in the Dover district of Kent, England. In 2011 it had a population of 1630.

People

Population1,630
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density291/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 5%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,980
Per Capita$50,980
Unemployment5.7%

Housing

C
Home Value$377,046
Rent$1,275
Ownership67.0%
Housing Units652

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation305 ft (93 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+44.9%

Community

Population1,630
Population Density291 / sq mi
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Coordinates51.1871°, 1.2305°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (597 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$50,980
Median Age46.1 years

About Shepherdswell

Shepherdswell is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,630. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Shepherdswell has a population of 1,630 with a density of 291 people per square mile, spread across 5.6 square miles. The median age is 46.1 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (4.7%), with 2.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.8% of residents. 5.9% of the population are veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,630
Total Population
291
People / sq mi
46.1yrs
Median Age
19% above United Kingdom avg
5.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.8%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.2%

Social Characteristics

Shepherdswell vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Shepherdswell is $50,980, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,980 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $980, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 148 business establishments. 24.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Shepherdswell vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,980
32% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$50,980
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)148

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.6%
Public Transit4.3%
Work from Home24.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Shepherdswell is $377,046, 34% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,275 (10% above the national average of $1,163). 67.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 652 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$377,046
34% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,275
10% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.0%
Owner-Occupied67.0%
Renter-Occupied33.0%
Housing Units652

Property Tax

Climate in Shepherdswell

Shepherdswell has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.2°C / 41°F 3° / 7.3° 50.4
Feb 5.3°C / 42°F 2.8° / 7.8° 39.0
Mar 7°C / 45°F 3.9° / 10.2° 35.9
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F 5.8° / 13.1° 37.1
May 12.4°C / 54°F 8.6° / 16.1° 47.9
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 11.3° / 19.2° 44.3
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 13.5° / 21.8° 46.2
Aug 18°C / 64°F 13.9° / 22.1° 50.5
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 11.9° / 18.9° 48.6
Oct 12.1°C / 54°F 9.2° / 15° 73.9
Nov 8.3°C / 47°F 5.9° / 10.7° 67.0
Dec 5.6°C / 42°F 3.5° / 7.8° 62.8
Shepherdswell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²)
Population Density291/sq mi
Coordinates51.1871°N, 1.2305°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 19 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 143 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 135 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 81 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 75 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 62 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 76 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 19 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 78 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 9 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 107 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 74 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 146 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 103 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 49 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 117 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 60 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 120 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 95 km
Jan 1, 1995 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom M2.9 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m 32 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 10 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Shepherdswell has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.4").

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27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20% below the national average of 33.7%. 44.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.0%
20% below United Kingdom avg
High School+44.9%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density291/sq mi
Total Area5.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.6%
Public Transit4.3%
Work from Home24.1%

Schools in Shepherdswell

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School
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Radio Stations near Shepherdswell

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Essex UNKNOWN
EKR Retro Rock 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio RWL (FR) pop MP3 320 kbps
DR - P2 Klassisk MP3 128 kbps
Majestic Jukebox Radio 60s, 70s AAC+ 16 kbps
Radio Jupiter adult contemporary, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Broadstairs MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM Saint-Omer (FR) MP3 320 kbps
White Cliffs Radio MP3
105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) AAC+ 48 kbps
DCR104.9 FM community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Shepherdswell

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arthur's Hall
Broadstairs Museum, Arts and Media Centre
Canterbury Roman Museum
Crab Museum
Crampton Tower Museum
Deal Maritime and Local History Museum
Dickens House Museum
Dover Museum
Dover Transport Museum
Folkestone Museum
Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum
Grand Jury Museum
Herne Bay Historical Records Society Heritage Centre
Hornby Hobbies Visitor Centre
Hythe Town Museum
Kent Battle of Britain Museum
Kent Mining Museum
Kent MOMI
Kent Museum of Freemasonry
Marlowe's Ghost
Monkton Field Study Centre
Powell-Cotton Museum
PWRR & Queens Regiment Museum
RAF Manston Museum
Railway Museum
Ramsgate Maritime Museum
Richborough Castle Museum
Sandwich Guildhall Museum
Sandwich Medieval Centre
Secret Wartime Tunnels
Secret Wartime Tunnels
Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum
Spur Casemates Exhibition
St Augustine’s Abbey
St Margaret's Museum
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
The Marlowe Kit
The Micro Museum
The Seaside Museum
The Underground Hopital
The Wing
This Museum is (Not) Obsolete
Time Ball Tower
Tudor House
USN P-22 Gunboat
Whitstable Museum and Gallery
Women's Land Army Museum

Libraries in Shepherdswell

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Augustine House0.0
Aylesham Library0.0
Birchington Library0.0
Broadstairs Library0.0
Canterbury Library0.0
Cheriton Library0.0
Cliftonville Public Library0.0
Deal Library0.0
Deal Library0.0
Dover Library0.0
Folkestone Library0.0
Folkestone Library (CURRENTLY CLOSED)0.0
Herne Bay Library0.0
Hythe Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Lyminge Library0.0
Margate Library0.0
Minster Library & Neighbourhood Centre0.0
Newington Library0.0
Ramsgate Library0.0
Reception and LRC0.0
Sandgate Library & Parish Council0.0
Sandwich Library0.0
School Library0.0
Sturry Library0.0
Swalecliffe Library0.0
Templeman Library0.0
Westgate Library0.0
Whitstable Library0.0
Wood Avenue Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Shepherdswell

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bridge Farmers Market
Cliftonville Farmers Market
Herne Bay Market
Herne Bay Market
Old Kent Market
Old Town Market
Petticoat Lane Emporium
Sandwich Market (Thursday only)
The Goods Shed
The Goods Yard
The Village Community Market

Train Stations in Shepherdswell

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shepherdswell
Shepherdswell (EKMR)
Shepherdswell (EKR)

Breweries in Shepherdswell

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Floc
Floc Brewing Project
Gadds'
Goody Ales
Hop Fuzz Brewery
Shivering Sands Brewery and Tap Room

Stadiums & Teams in Shepherdswell

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Shepherdswell

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Shepherdswell

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Acton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Barling AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnington AirstripSmall Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech AerodromeSmall Airport
Chalksole Green AirstripSmall Airport
Challock AirfieldSmall Airport
Channel Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Clacton AirfieldSmall Airport
Clipgate Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Earls Colne AirfieldSmall Airport
Egerton AirfieldSmall Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Fridd Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Frinsted AirstripSmall Airport
Great Oakley AirfieldSmall Airport
Hamilton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Harringe Court AirfieldSmall Airport
Headcorn AerodromeSmall Airport
Horsey Island AirfieldSmall Airport
Inglenook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lamberhurst Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Little Engeham Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Little Robhurst AirstripSmall Airport
Lodge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lukesfield AirstripSmall Airport
Meadow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Norwood Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Pent Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Rankins Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Rayne Hall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Retreat Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ripple AirstripSmall Airport
Rochester AirportRCSSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert AerodromeSmall Airport
Spilstead Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Stoke AirfieldSmall Airport
Stow Maries Great War AerodromeSmall Airport
Tiffenden AirstripSmall Airport
Tillingham AirstripSmall Airport
West Bergholt AirstripSmall Airport
West Newland Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Witherenden AirstripSmall Airport
Wolves Hall AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Shepherdswell

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Shepherdswell Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shepherdswell

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Andrew
St Martin's Church
St Pancras

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shepherdswell

What is the population of Shepherdswell?

Shepherdswell has a population of 1,630 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 291 people per square mile, spread across 5.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Shepherdswell expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,980, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $377,046 (34% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,275 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Shepherdswell?

Shepherdswell has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches.

How is the job market in Shepherdswell?

The unemployment rate in Shepherdswell is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $980. There are 148 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Shepherdswell?

The median home value in Shepherdswell is $377,046. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,275. The homeownership rate is 67.0%.

How are the schools in Shepherdswell?

27.0% of adults in Shepherdswell hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Shepherdswell?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Shepherdswell is 4.7% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 2.7% Asian. 95.8% of residents speak only English at home. 5.9% of the population are military veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability.

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