Aylesham vs Greenhill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Greenhill offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Aylesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesham
£343,767
Greenhill
£298,078
Crime Rate
Aylesham
78.1
Greenhill
80.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesham
100.0%
Greenhill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesham
221.8
Greenhill
426.4
EPC Rating
Aylesham
71
Greenhill
72
Median Income
Aylesham
£31,435
Greenhill
£29,518
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Greenhill is £298,078, which is 15% less than Aylesham at £343,767. The most affordable entry point in Aylesham is a flat at £122,270, while in Greenhill it is a flat at £146,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Greenhill (£146,000 vs £122,270).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesham prices grew faster — 64% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Aylesham (78.1 per 1,000) compared to Greenhill (80 per 1,000), a 2% difference. The most common crime category in Aylesham is violent-crime, while in Greenhill 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 Greenhill. Aylesham has 2 schools in total, while Greenhill has 2.
Aylesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Greenhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesham | Greenhill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Greenhill offers faster average downloads at 426.4 Mbps, compared to 221.8 Mbps in Aylesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.6% of premises in Aylesham and 97.1% in Greenhill. Gigabit availability stands at 36.8% in Aylesham and 82.7% in Greenhill.
Greenhill is the faster of the two by 92% on average download speed (426 vs 222 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Greenhill are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Aylesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Aylesham and £1,097 in Greenhill. 62.8% of homes in Aylesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Greenhill.
Greenhill 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 Greenhill. The median age is 45.4 in Aylesham and 44.3 in Greenhill. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Aylesham and 49.8% in Greenhill. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Aylesham versus 64.8% in Greenhill.
| Indicator | Aylesham | Greenhill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,788 | 7,037 |
| 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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