Aylesham vs Chartham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aylesham offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Aylesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesham
£343,767
Chartham
£346,417
Crime Rate
Aylesham
78.1
Chartham
80.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesham
100.0%
Chartham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesham
221.8
Chartham
181.4
EPC Rating
Aylesham
71
Chartham
70.6
Median Income
Aylesham
£31,435
Chartham
£32,048
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Aylesham is £343,767, which is 1% less than Chartham at £346,417. The most affordable entry point in Aylesham is a flat at £122,270, while in Chartham it is a flat at £182,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Chartham (£552,143 vs £348,095).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesham prices grew faster — 64% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Aylesham (78.1 per 1,000) compared to Chartham (80.1 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Aylesham is violent-crime, while in Chartham 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 Chartham. Aylesham has 2 schools in total, while Chartham has 1.
Aylesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chartham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesham | Chartham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aylesham offers faster average downloads at 221.8 Mbps, compared to 181.4 Mbps in Chartham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.6% of premises in Aylesham and 68.4% in Chartham. Gigabit availability stands at 36.8% in Aylesham and 28.8% in Chartham.
Aylesham is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (222 vs 181 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aylesham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Chartham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Aylesham and £1,165 in Chartham. 62.8% of homes in Aylesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.4% in Chartham.
Chartham has more energy-efficient housing — 63.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,047.5 in Chartham and £31,435 in Aylesham. The median age is 45.4 in Aylesham and 45.4 in Chartham. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Aylesham and 53.7% in Chartham. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Aylesham versus 65.8% in Chartham.
| Indicator | Aylesham | Chartham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,788 | 3,569 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,435 | £32,047.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 53.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 29.4% |
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