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).
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About 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.
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| Population | 1,630 |
| Population Density | 291 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1871°, 1.2305° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.5 inches (597 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $50,980 |
| Median Age | 46.1 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shepherdswell vs United Kingdom Average
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
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.6% |
| Public Transit | 4.3% |
| Work from Home | 24.1% |
Walkability
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
| Homeownership | 67.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.0% |
| Housing Units | 652 |
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 291/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1871°N, 1.2305°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.0% |
| 20% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 44.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 291/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.6% |
| Public Transit | 4.3% |
| Work from Home | 24.1% |
Schools in Shepherdswell
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustine House | 0.0 | |||||
| Aylesham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birchington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadstairs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canterbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheriton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cliftonville Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Folkestone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Folkestone Library (CURRENTLY CLOSED) | 0.0 | |||||
| Herne Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hythe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyminge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Margate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster Library & Neighbourhood Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Newington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reception and LRC | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandgate Library & Parish Council | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swalecliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Templeman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitstable Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wood Avenue Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shepherdswell
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Breweries in Shepherdswell
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floc | ||||
| Floc Brewing Project | ||||
| Gadds' | ||||
| Goody Ales | ||||
| Hop Fuzz Brewery | ||||
| Shivering Sands Brewery and Tap Room |
Stadiums & Teams in Shepherdswell
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Calais Marck Airport | CQF | Medium Airport |
| Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport | LTQ | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Little Engeham Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Little Robhurst Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lukesfield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Norwood Lodge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pent Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rankins Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rayne Hall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Retreat Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ripple Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rochester Airport | RCS | Small Airport |
| Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Spilstead Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Stoke Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Tiffenden Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tillingham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| West Bergholt Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| West Newland Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Witherenden Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Wolves Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shepherdswell
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Shepherdswell Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shepherdswell
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Andrew | |
| St Martin's Church | |
| St Pancras |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently 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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