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Ashford (Ashford) vs Tenterden

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.

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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

The 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)

With 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.

Ashford (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.

MetricAshford (Ashford)Tenterden
Total Schools234
Primary183
Secondary51
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAshford (Ashford)Tenterden
Population81,6017,775
Median Age43.243.2
Median Household Income£32,443£32,443
Employment Rate59.6%59.6%
Owner Occupied66.4%66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified30.1%30.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashford (ashford) and Tenterden?
Ashford (ashford) and Tenterden are approximately 9.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashford (ashford) or Tenterden?
Ashford (ashford) is cheaper, with an average house price of £250,000.
Is Ashford (ashford) or Tenterden safer?
Tenterden has the lower crime rate at 66.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashford (ashford) or Tenterden?
Ashford (ashford) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashford (ashford) or Tenterden?
Ashford (ashford) has faster average broadband at 451.0 Mbps.

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