Aylesham vs Hawkinge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aylesham is about 12% cheaper on average. Hawkinge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aylesham
£343,767
Hawkinge
£389,416
Crime Rate
Aylesham
78.1
Hawkinge
75.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesham
100.0%
Hawkinge
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aylesham
221.8
Hawkinge
311.7
EPC Rating
Aylesham
71
Hawkinge
70
Median Income
Aylesham
£31,435
Hawkinge
£33,115
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Aylesham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £343,767 versus £389,416 in Hawkinge. The most affordable entry point in Aylesham is a flat at £122,270, while in Hawkinge it is a flat at £199,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Hawkinge (£199,875 vs £122,270).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesham prices grew faster — 64% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 75 offences per 1,000 people, Hawkinge is the safer of the two – 4% lower than Aylesham's 78.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylesham is violent-crime, while in Hawkinge 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 data is not fully available for both Aylesham and Hawkinge. Aylesham has 2 schools and Hawkinge has 2 schools.
Aylesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hawkinge School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aylesham | Hawkinge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hawkinge enjoy 311.7 Mbps on average, while Aylesham lags behind at 221.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.6% of premises in Aylesham and 87.1% in Hawkinge. Gigabit availability stands at 36.8% in Aylesham and 57.2% in Hawkinge.
Hawkinge is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (312 vs 222 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aylesham is band C (score 71), ahead of Hawkinge's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Aylesham and £1,198 in Hawkinge. 62.8% of homes in Aylesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Hawkinge.
Aylesham has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aylesham has a population of 5,788 while Hawkinge has 7,935. Median household income is £33,114.5 in Hawkinge and £31,435 in Aylesham. The median age is 45.4 in Aylesham and 47 in Hawkinge. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Aylesham and 52.6% in Hawkinge.
| Indicator | Aylesham | Hawkinge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,788 | 7,935 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £31,435 | £33,114.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 52.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 27.2% |
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