Aylesham vs Ramsgate
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ramsgate is about 29% cheaper on average. Aylesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesham
£343,767
Ramsgate
£265,761
Crime Rate
Aylesham
78.1
Ramsgate
103.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesham
100.0%
Ramsgate
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesham
221.8
Ramsgate
395.6
EPC Rating
Aylesham
71
Ramsgate
71.4
Median Income
Aylesham
£31,435
Ramsgate
£28,101
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Ramsgate more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £265,761 versus £343,767 in Aylesham. The most affordable entry point in Aylesham is a flat at £122,270, while in Ramsgate it is a flat at £151,803.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Ramsgate (£151,803 vs £122,270).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesham prices grew faster — 64% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 78.1 offences per 1,000 people, Aylesham is the safer of the two – 33% lower than Ramsgate's 103.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylesham is violent-crime, while in Ramsgate 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 87.5% in Ramsgate.
Aylesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ramsgate School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 12 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesham | Ramsgate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 12 |
| Primary | 2 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ramsgate enjoy 395.6 Mbps on average, while Aylesham lags behind at 221.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.6% of premises in Aylesham and 99.2% in Ramsgate. Gigabit availability stands at 36.8% in Aylesham and 75.1% in Ramsgate.
Ramsgate is the faster of the two by 78% on average download speed (396 vs 222 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ramsgate is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Aylesham's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Aylesham and £1,116 in Ramsgate. 62.8% of homes in Aylesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Ramsgate.
Ramsgate has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aylesham has a population of 5,788 while Ramsgate has 42,031. Median household income is £31,435 in Aylesham and £28,101 in Ramsgate. The median age is 45.4 in Aylesham and 46.1 in Ramsgate. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Aylesham and 51.3% in Ramsgate.
| Indicator | Aylesham | Ramsgate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,788 | 42,031 |
| 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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