Ashford (Ashford) vs Dymchurch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2024)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers 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)
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool 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
| Metric | Ashford (Ashford) | Dymchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 1 |
| Primary | 18 | 1 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Ashford (Ashford) | Dymchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,601 | 3,097 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,443 | £32,877 |
| Employment Rate | 59.6% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 27.4% |
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