Ashford (Ashford) vs Tenterden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ashford (ashford) is about 52% cheaper on average. Tenterden has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford (ashford) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford (Ashford)
£250,000
Tenterden
£523,110
Crime Rate
Ashford (Ashford)
66.7
Tenterden
66.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford (Ashford)
100.0%
Tenterden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford (Ashford)
451
Tenterden
315.9
EPC Rating
Ashford (Ashford)
70.5
Tenterden
70.5
Median Income
Ashford (Ashford)
£32,443
Tenterden
£32,443
House Prices (2024)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Ashford (ashford) is £250,000, which is 52% less than Tenterden at £523,110.
Average Price by Property Type (2024)
Price Trend (11 Years)
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 66.6 offences per 1,000 people, Tenterden is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Ashford (ashford)'s 66.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashford (ashford) is violent-crime, while in Tenterden 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 EastAshford (ashford) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Tenterden. Ashford (ashford) has 23 schools in total, while Tenterden has 4.
Ashford (Ashford) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tenterden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford (Ashford) | Tenterden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 4 |
| Primary | 18 | 3 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ashford (ashford) offers faster average downloads at 451.0 Mbps, compared to 315.9 Mbps in Tenterden. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Ashford (ashford) and 87.1% in Tenterden. Gigabit availability stands at 87.1% in Ashford (ashford) and 58.1% in Tenterden.
Ashford (ashford) is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (451 vs 316 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ashford (ashford) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Tenterden. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,166 in Ashford (ashford) and £1,166 in Tenterden. 64.2% of homes in Ashford (ashford) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Tenterden.
Ashford (ashford) has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,443 in Ashford (ashford) and £32,443 in Tenterden. The median age is 43.2 in Ashford (ashford) and 43.2 in Tenterden. Employment rates stand at 59.6% in Ashford (ashford) and 59.6% in Tenterden. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Ashford (ashford) versus 66.4% in Tenterden.
| Indicator | Ashford (Ashford) | Tenterden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,601 | 7,775 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,443 | £32,443 |
| Employment Rate | 59.6% | 59.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 30.1% |
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