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Ashford (Ashford) vs Dymchurch

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Ashford (ashford) is about 56% cheaper on average. Ashford (ashford) has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Ashford (Ashford)

£250,000

Dymchurch

£568,189

Crime Rate

Ashford (Ashford)

66.7

Dymchurch

74.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashford (Ashford)

100.0%

Dymchurch

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Ashford (Ashford)

451

Dymchurch

199.8

EPC Rating

Ashford (Ashford)

70.5

Dymchurch

70.1

Median Income

Ashford (Ashford)

£32,443

Dymchurch

£32,877

Buyers will find Ashford (ashford) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £250,000 versus £568,189 in Dymchurch.

Average Price by Property Type (2024)

Price Trend (11 Years)

With 66.7 offences per 1,000 people, Ashford (ashford) is the safer of the two – 12% lower than Dymchurch's 74.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashford (ashford) is violent-crime, while in Dymchurch it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Ashford (ashford) and Dymchurch. Ashford (ashford) has 23 schools and Dymchurch has 1 schools.

Ashford (Ashford) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Dymchurch School Inspection Breakdown

MetricAshford (Ashford)Dymchurch
Total Schools231
Primary181
Secondary50
% Top two bands100%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Ashford (ashford) enjoy 451.0 Mbps on average, while Dymchurch lags behind at 199.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Ashford (ashford) and 78.1% in Dymchurch. Gigabit availability stands at 87.1% in Ashford (ashford) and 32.1% in Dymchurch.

Ashford (ashford) is the faster of the two by 126% on average download speed (451 vs 200 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Ashford (ashford) is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Dymchurch's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,166 in Ashford (ashford) and £1,184 in Dymchurch. 64.2% of homes in Ashford (ashford) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Dymchurch.

Ashford (ashford) has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Ashford (ashford) has a population of 81,601 while Dymchurch has 3,097. Median household income is £32,877 in Dymchurch and £32,443 in Ashford (ashford). The median age is 43.2 in Ashford (ashford) and 47.5 in Dymchurch. Employment rates stand at 59.6% in Ashford (ashford) and 52.2% in Dymchurch.

IndicatorAshford (Ashford)Dymchurch
Population81,6013,097
Median Age43.247.5
Median Household Income£32,443£32,877
Employment Rate59.6%52.2%
Owner Occupied66.4%65.8%
Degree-Level Qualified30.1%27.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashford (ashford) and Dymchurch?
Ashford (ashford) and Dymchurch are approximately 9.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashford (ashford) or Dymchurch?
Ashford (ashford) is cheaper, with an average house price of £250,000.
Is Ashford (ashford) or Dymchurch safer?
Ashford (ashford) has the lower crime rate at 66.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashford (ashford) or Dymchurch?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Ashford (ashford) or Dymchurch?
Ashford (ashford) has faster average broadband at 451.0 Mbps.

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