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Living in Aylesham

A snapshot of life in Aylesham, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Aylesham is a village in Dover, South East with a population of 5,788. The average house price is £343,767 and the overall crime rate is 78.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Aylesham ranks

Population

5,788

Avg House Price

£343,767

Crime Rate

78.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

222 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,435

Median Age

45.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Aylesham's detached homes (£348,095) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£122,270).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Aylesham prices have risen 64% over the last 9 years (£209,259 → £343,767).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£348,095	£335,498	22
Semi-Detached	£279,210	£285,000	53
Terraced	£256,160	£255,000	59
Flat	£122,270	£148,250	16

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Aylesham is 78.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Aylesham: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Aylesham Primary School	Primary	Good
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Aylesham averages 222 Mbps — 122% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Aylesham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71
% Rated C or Above	62.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,154

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,788
Median Age	45.4
Median Household Income	£31,435
Employment Rate	51.4%
Owner Occupied	65.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Aylesham?

The average house price in Aylesham is £343,767 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Aylesham?

The most affordable entry point in Aylesham is a flat, with an average price of £122,270.

Is Aylesham a safe place to live?

Aylesham has a recorded crime rate of 78.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Aylesham?

Aylesham has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Aylesham?

Average broadband download speeds in Aylesham are around 222 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 79.6% of premises.

How big is Aylesham?

Aylesham is a settlement in Dover with a population of approximately 5,788.

Most compared with

How does Aylesham stack up against its neighbours?

Aylesham

Broadstairs

House price: £343,767 · £414,686
Crime rate: 78.1 · 103.8
Distance: 13.6 mi

Aylesham

Canterbury

House price: £343,767 · £454,813
Crime rate: 78.1 · 80.2
Distance: 6.3 mi

Aylesham

Chartham

House price: £343,767 · £346,417
Crime rate: 78.1 · 80.1
Distance: 8.1 mi

Aylesham

Deal

House price: £343,767 · £344,050
Crime rate: 78.1 · 78.1
Distance: 8.5 mi

Aylesham

Dover

House price: £343,767 · £272,408
Crime rate: 78.1 · 78.1
Distance: 7.9 mi

Aylesham

Faversham

House price: £343,767 · £382,930
Crime rate: 78.1 · 86.9
Distance: 14.8 mi

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