Aylesham vs Folkestone
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Folkestone is about 4% cheaper on average. Folkestone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesham
£343,767
Folkestone
£332,015
Crime Rate
Aylesham
78.1
Folkestone
75.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesham
100.0%
Folkestone
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesham
221.8
Folkestone
368.6
EPC Rating
Aylesham
71
Folkestone
70.1
Median Income
Aylesham
£31,435
Folkestone
£32,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Folkestone more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £332,015 versus £343,767 in Aylesham. The most affordable entry point in Aylesham is a flat at £122,270, while in Folkestone it is a flat at £266,614.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Folkestone (£266,614 vs £122,270).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesham prices grew faster — 64% vs 52%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Folkestone (75 per 1,000) compared to Aylesham (78.1 per 1,000), a 4% difference. The most common crime category in Aylesham is violent-crime, while in Folkestone 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 Folkestone.
Aylesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Folkestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesham | Folkestone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 19 |
| Primary | 2 | 15 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Folkestone enjoy 368.6 Mbps on average, while Aylesham lags behind at 221.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.6% of premises in Aylesham and 98.1% in Folkestone. Gigabit availability stands at 36.8% in Aylesham and 68.8% in Folkestone.
Folkestone is the faster of the two by 66% on average download speed (369 vs 222 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aylesham is band C (score 71), ahead of Folkestone's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Aylesham and £1,184 in Folkestone. 62.8% of homes in Aylesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Folkestone.
Folkestone has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aylesham has a population of 5,788 while Folkestone has 51,987. Median household income is £32,877 in Folkestone and £31,435 in Aylesham. The median age is 45.4 in Aylesham and 47.5 in Folkestone. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Aylesham and 52.2% in Folkestone.
| Indicator | Aylesham | Folkestone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,788 | 51,987 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,435 | £32,877 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 27.4% |
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