Aylesham vs Deal
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aylesham offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Aylesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesham
£343,767
Deal
£344,050
Crime Rate
Aylesham
78.1
Deal
78.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesham
100.0%
Deal
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesham
221.8
Deal
391.2
EPC Rating
Aylesham
71
Deal
70
Median Income
Aylesham
£31,435
Deal
£33,352
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Aylesham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £343,767 versus £344,050 in Deal. The most affordable entry point in Aylesham is a flat at £122,270, while in Deal it is a flat at £199,478.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Deal (£199,478 vs £122,270).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesham prices grew faster — 64% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 78.1 offences per 1,000 people, Aylesham is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Deal's 78.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylesham is violent-crime, while in Deal 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 EastSchool quality favours Aylesham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Deal.
Aylesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Deal School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesham | Deal |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Deal enjoy 391.2 Mbps on average, while Aylesham lags behind at 221.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.6% of premises in Aylesham and 95.8% in Deal. Gigabit availability stands at 36.8% in Aylesham and 74.7% in Deal.
Deal is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (391 vs 222 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aylesham is band C (score 71), ahead of Deal's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Aylesham and £1,212 in Deal. 62.8% of homes in Aylesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Deal.
Aylesham has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aylesham has a population of 5,788 while Deal has 28,992. Median household income is £33,352 in Deal and £31,435 in Aylesham. The median age is 45.4 in Aylesham and 46.5 in Deal. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Aylesham and 53% in Deal.
| Indicator | Aylesham | Deal |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,788 | 28,992 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,435 | £33,352 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 27% |
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