Aylesham vs Margate
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Margate wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Aylesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesham
£343,767
Margate
£294,819
Crime Rate
Aylesham
78.1
Margate
103.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesham
100.0%
Margate
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesham
221.8
Margate
387.3
EPC Rating
Aylesham
71
Margate
71.4
Median Income
Aylesham
£31,435
Margate
£28,101
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £294,819, Margate undercuts Aylesham (£343,767) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aylesham is a flat at £122,270, while in Margate it is a flat at £169,852.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Margate (£169,852 vs £122,270).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesham prices grew faster — 64% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Aylesham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 78.1 per 1,000 versus 103.8 per 1,000 in Margate. The most common crime category in Aylesham is violent-crime, while in Margate 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 EastOf the 2 schools in Aylesham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Margate, which has 14 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aylesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Margate School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesham | Margate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 14 |
| Primary | 2 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Margate averages 387.3 Mbps – ahead of Aylesham's 221.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.6% of premises in Aylesham and 97.8% in Margate. Gigabit availability stands at 36.8% in Aylesham and 73.2% in Margate.
Margate is the faster of the two by 75% on average download speed (387 vs 222 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Margate, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Aylesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Aylesham and £1,116 in Margate. 62.8% of homes in Aylesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Margate.
Margate has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,435 in Aylesham and £28,101 in Margate. The median age is 45.4 in Aylesham and 46.1 in Margate. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Aylesham and 51.3% in Margate. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Aylesham versus 61.4% in Margate. Aylesham has a population of 5,788 and Margate has 63,315.
| Indicator | Aylesham | Margate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,788 | 63,315 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,435 | £28,101 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 51.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 26.3% |
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