Aylesham vs Sandwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aylesham wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Aylesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesham
£343,767
Sandwich
£369,099
Crime Rate
Aylesham
78.1
Sandwich
78.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesham
100.0%
Sandwich
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesham
221.8
Sandwich
352.8
EPC Rating
Aylesham
71
Sandwich
70
Median Income
Aylesham
£31,435
Sandwich
£33,352
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £343,767, Aylesham undercuts Sandwich (£369,099) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aylesham is a flat at £122,270, while in Sandwich it is a flat at £245,062.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in Sandwich (£245,062 vs £122,270).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesham prices grew faster — 64% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Aylesham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 78.1 per 1,000 versus 78.2 per 1,000 in Sandwich. The most common crime category in Aylesham is violent-crime, while in Sandwich 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 Sandwich, which has 4 schools, the figure is 75%.
Aylesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sandwich School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesham | Sandwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Sandwich averages 352.8 Mbps – ahead of Aylesham's 221.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.6% of premises in Aylesham and 86.4% in Sandwich. Gigabit availability stands at 36.8% in Aylesham and 66.7% in Sandwich.
Sandwich is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (353 vs 222 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aylesham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Sandwich averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Aylesham and £1,212 in Sandwich. 62.8% of homes in Aylesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Sandwich.
Aylesham has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,352 in Sandwich and £31,435 in Aylesham. The median age is 45.4 in Aylesham and 46.5 in Sandwich. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Aylesham versus 66.2% in Sandwich. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Aylesham and 53% in Sandwich.
| Indicator | Aylesham | Sandwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,788 | 4,258 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,435 | £33,352 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 27% |
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