Aylesham vs Broadstairs
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aylesham is about 17% cheaper on average. Aylesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesham
£343,767
Broadstairs
£414,686
Crime Rate
Aylesham
78.1
Broadstairs
103.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesham
100.0%
Broadstairs
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesham
221.8
Broadstairs
418
EPC Rating
Aylesham
71
Broadstairs
71.4
Median Income
Aylesham
£31,435
Broadstairs
£28,101
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Aylesham is £343,767, which is 17% less than Broadstairs at £414,686. The most affordable entry point in Aylesham is a flat at £122,270, while in Broadstairs it is a flat at £242,179.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in Broadstairs (£242,179 vs £122,270).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesham prices grew faster — 64% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 78.1 offences per 1,000 people, Aylesham is the safer of the two – 33% lower than Broadstairs's 103.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylesham is violent-crime, while in Broadstairs 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 EastAylesham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Broadstairs. Aylesham has 2 schools in total, while Broadstairs has 10.
Aylesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Broadstairs School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesham | Broadstairs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 10 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadstairs offers faster average downloads at 418.0 Mbps, compared to 221.8 Mbps in Aylesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.6% of premises in Aylesham and 98.2% in Broadstairs. Gigabit availability stands at 36.8% in Aylesham and 80.6% in Broadstairs.
Broadstairs is the faster of the two by 88% on average download speed (418 vs 222 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Broadstairs are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Aylesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Aylesham and £1,116 in Broadstairs. 62.8% of homes in Aylesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Broadstairs.
Broadstairs has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,435 in Aylesham and £28,101 in Broadstairs. The median age is 45.4 in Aylesham and 46.1 in Broadstairs. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Aylesham and 51.3% in Broadstairs. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Aylesham versus 61.4% in Broadstairs.
| Indicator | Aylesham | Broadstairs |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,788 | 25,780 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,435 | £28,101 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 51.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 26.3% |
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