Aylesham vs Canterbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aylesham wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Aylesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesham
£343,767
Canterbury
£454,813
Crime Rate
Aylesham
78.1
Canterbury
80.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesham
100.0%
Canterbury
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesham
221.8
Canterbury
323.5
EPC Rating
Aylesham
71
Canterbury
72
Median Income
Aylesham
£31,435
Canterbury
£29,518
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Canterbury commands an average of £454,813, compared with £343,767 in Aylesham – a difference of 24%. The most affordable entry point in Aylesham is a flat at £122,270, while in Canterbury it is a flat at £201,512.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 43% pricier in Canterbury (£606,265 vs £348,095).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesham prices grew faster — 64% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Aylesham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 78.1 per 1,000 versus 80.2 per 1,000 in Canterbury. The most common crime category in Aylesham is violent-crime, while in Canterbury 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 Aylesham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 92.3% in Canterbury. There are 2 schools in Aylesham and 16 in Canterbury.
Aylesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Canterbury School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 16 schools (9 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesham | Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 16 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 323.5 Mbps in Canterbury and 221.8 Mbps in Aylesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.6% of premises in Aylesham and 98% in Canterbury. Gigabit availability stands at 36.8% in Aylesham and 57.9% in Canterbury.
Canterbury is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (324 vs 222 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Canterbury, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Aylesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Aylesham and £1,097 in Canterbury. 62.8% of homes in Aylesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Canterbury.
Canterbury has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,435 in Aylesham and £29,518 in Canterbury. The median age is 45.4 in Aylesham and 44.3 in Canterbury. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Aylesham and 49.8% in Canterbury. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Aylesham versus 64.8% in Canterbury. Aylesham has a population of 5,788 and Canterbury has 55,107.
| Indicator | Aylesham | Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,788 | 55,107 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,435 | £29,518 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 49.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 33.1% |
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