Area guide · Swale

Living in Eastchurch

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

At a glance

Eastchurch is a village in Swale, South East with a population of 3,381. The average house price is £326,627 and the overall crime rate is 87.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Eastchurch ranks

Population

3,381

Avg House Price

£326,627

Crime Rate

87.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Avg Download Speed

371 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,675

Median Age

42.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Eastchurch's detached homes (£497,647) command roughly 2.4× the price of a terraced (£208,133).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Eastchurch prices have fallen 4% over the last 9 years (£339,500 → £326,627).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£497,647	£510,000	17
Semi-Detached	£262,600	£260,000	5
Terraced	£208,133	£180,000	15
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Eastchurch is 87.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Eastchurch: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	0%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Eastchurch Church of England Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

Eastchurch averages 371 Mbps — 271% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Eastchurch homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72
% Rated C or Above	66.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,048

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,381
Median Age	42.6
Median Household Income	£31,675
Employment Rate	56.7%
Owner Occupied	67%
Degree-Level Qualified	23.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Eastchurch?

The average house price in Eastchurch is £326,627 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Eastchurch is a terraced, with an average price of £208,133.

Is Eastchurch a safe place to live?

Eastchurch has a recorded crime rate of 87.3 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 Eastchurch?

Eastchurch has 1 school in total, with 0% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Eastchurch?

Average broadband download speeds in Eastchurch are around 371 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.8% of premises.

How big is Eastchurch?

Eastchurch is a settlement in Swale with a population of approximately 3,381.

Most compared with

How does Eastchurch stack up against its neighbours?

Canterbury

Eastchurch

House price: £454,813 · £326,627
Crime rate: 80.2 · 87.3
Distance: 12.9 mi

Canvey Island

Eastchurch

House price: £333,839 · £326,627
Crime rate: 51.7 · 87.3
Distance: 14.2 mi

Chartham

Eastchurch

House price: £346,417 · £326,627
Crime rate: 80.1 · 87.3
Distance: 12.4 mi

Chatham

Eastchurch

House price: £321,268 · £326,627
Crime rate: 0.3 · 87.3
Distance: 14.3 mi

Eastchurch

Faversham

House price: £326,627 · £382,930
Crime rate: 87.3 · 86.9
Distance: 6.1 mi

Eastchurch

Gillingham (Medway)

House price: £326,627 · £326,475
Crime rate: 87.3 · 0.3
Distance: 12.4 mi

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