Aylesham vs Dover
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dover offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. Aylesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesham
£343,767
Dover
£272,408
Crime Rate
Aylesham
78.1
Dover
78.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesham
100.0%
Dover
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesham
221.8
Dover
376.1
EPC Rating
Aylesham
71
Dover
70
Median Income
Aylesham
£31,435
Dover
£33,352
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Dover is £272,408, which is 26% less than Aylesham at £343,767. The most affordable entry point in Aylesham is a flat at £122,270, while in Dover it is a flat at £154,910.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Dover (£487,259 vs £348,095).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesham prices grew faster — 64% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 78.1 offences per 1,000 people, Aylesham is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Dover's 78.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylesham is violent-crime, while in Dover 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 92.3% in Dover. Aylesham has 2 schools in total, while Dover has 17.
Aylesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dover School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesham | Dover |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 17 |
| Primary | 2 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dover offers faster average downloads at 376.1 Mbps, compared to 221.8 Mbps in Aylesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.6% of premises in Aylesham and 96.1% in Dover. Gigabit availability stands at 36.8% in Aylesham and 71% in Dover.
Dover is the faster of the two by 70% on average download speed (376 vs 222 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aylesham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Dover. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Aylesham and £1,212 in Dover. 62.8% of homes in Aylesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Dover.
Aylesham has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,352 in Dover and £31,435 in Aylesham. The median age is 45.4 in Aylesham and 46.5 in Dover. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Aylesham and 53% in Dover. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Aylesham versus 66.2% in Dover.
| Indicator | Aylesham | Dover |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,788 | 36,349 |
| 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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