Aylesham vs Hythe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hythe offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Hythe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesham
£343,767
Hythe
£332,015
Crime Rate
Aylesham
78.1
Hythe
75.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesham
100.0%
Hythe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesham
221.8
Hythe
406.2
EPC Rating
Aylesham
71
Hythe
70.1
Median Income
Aylesham
£31,435
Hythe
£32,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Hythe is £332,015, which is 4% less than Aylesham at £343,767. The most affordable entry point in Aylesham is a flat at £122,270, while in Hythe it is a flat at £266,614.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Hythe (£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 Hythe (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 Hythe 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 Hythe. Aylesham has 2 schools in total, while Hythe has 4.
Aylesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hythe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesham | Hythe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hythe offers faster average downloads at 406.2 Mbps, compared to 221.8 Mbps in Aylesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.6% of premises in Aylesham and 92.2% in Hythe. Gigabit availability stands at 36.8% in Aylesham and 79% in Hythe.
Hythe is the faster of the two by 83% on average download speed (406 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 70.1 (band C) in Hythe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Aylesham and £1,184 in Hythe. 62.8% of homes in Aylesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Hythe.
Hythe has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,877 in Hythe and £31,435 in Aylesham. The median age is 45.4 in Aylesham and 47.5 in Hythe. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Aylesham and 52.2% in Hythe. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Aylesham versus 65.8% in Hythe.
| Indicator | Aylesham | Hythe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,788 | 14,382 |
| 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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