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Ashford (Ashford) vs Hythe

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.

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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

Property 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)

Ashford (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.

Families 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.

MetricAshford (Ashford)Hythe
Total Schools234
Primary184
Secondary50
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAshford (Ashford)Hythe
Population81,60114,382
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 Hythe?
Ashford (ashford) and Hythe are approximately 10.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashford (ashford) or Hythe?
Ashford (ashford) is cheaper, with an average house price of £250,000.
Is Ashford (ashford) or Hythe safer?
Ashford (ashford) has the lower crime rate at 66.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashford (ashford) or Hythe?
Ashford (ashford) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashford (ashford) or Hythe?
Ashford (ashford) has faster average broadband at 451.0 Mbps.

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