Ashford (Ashford) vs Hythe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Ashford (ashford) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 25% lower. Ashford (ashford) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford (ashford) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford (Ashford)
£250,000
Hythe
£332,015
Crime Rate
Ashford (Ashford)
66.7
Hythe
75.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford (Ashford)
100.0%
Hythe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford (Ashford)
451
Hythe
406.2
EPC Rating
Ashford (Ashford)
70.5
Hythe
70.1
Median Income
Ashford (Ashford)
£32,443
Hythe
£32,877
House Prices (2024)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Hythe commands an average of £332,015, compared with £250,000 in Ashford (ashford) – a difference of 25%.
Average Price by Property Type (2024)
Price Trend (11 Years)
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAshford (ashford) has a crime rate of 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 12% lower than Hythe at 75 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashford (ashford) is violent-crime, while in Hythe 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 EastFamilies may prefer Ashford (ashford), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Hythe. There are 23 schools in Ashford (ashford) and 4 in Hythe.
Ashford (Ashford) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hythe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford (Ashford) | Hythe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 4 |
| Primary | 18 | 4 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 451.0 Mbps in Ashford (ashford) and 406.2 Mbps in Hythe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Ashford (ashford) and 92.2% in Hythe. Gigabit availability stands at 87.1% in Ashford (ashford) and 79% in Hythe.
Ashford (ashford) is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (451 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ashford (ashford) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Hythe averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,166 in Ashford (ashford) and £1,184 in Hythe. 64.2% of homes in Ashford (ashford) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Hythe.
Ashford (ashford) has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,877 in Hythe and £32,443 in Ashford (ashford). The median age is 43.2 in Ashford (ashford) and 47.5 in Hythe. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Ashford (ashford) versus 65.8% in Hythe. Employment rates stand at 59.6% in Ashford (ashford) and 52.2% in Hythe.
| Indicator | Ashford (Ashford) | Hythe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,601 | 14,382 |
| 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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