Aylesham vs Sturry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Sturry is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Aylesham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aylesham
£343,767
Sturry
£313,970
Crime Rate
Aylesham
78.1
Sturry
80.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesham
100.0%
Sturry
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aylesham
221.8
Sturry
224.4
EPC Rating
Aylesham
71
Sturry
72
Median Income
Aylesham
£31,435
Sturry
£30,597
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Aylesham commands an average of £343,767, compared with £313,970 in Sturry – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Aylesham is a flat at £122,270, while in Sturry it is a flat at £152,516.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 33% pricier in Sturry (£516,844 vs £348,095).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesham prices grew faster — 64% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAylesham has a crime rate of 78.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3% lower than Sturry at 80.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylesham is violent-crime, while in Sturry 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 Sturry. Aylesham has 2 schools and Sturry has 1 schools.
Aylesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sturry School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aylesham | Sturry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 224.4 Mbps in Sturry and 221.8 Mbps in Aylesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.6% of premises in Aylesham and 88.6% in Sturry. Gigabit availability stands at 36.8% in Aylesham and 35.7% in Sturry.
Sturry is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (224 vs 222 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Sturry leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Aylesham averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Aylesham and £1,072 in Sturry. 62.8% of homes in Aylesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.4% in Sturry.
Sturry has more energy-efficient housing — 65.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,435 in Aylesham and £30,596.5 in Sturry. The median age is 45.4 in Aylesham and 43.5 in Sturry. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Aylesham versus 65.9% in Sturry. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Aylesham and 53.2% in Sturry.
| Indicator | Aylesham | Sturry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,788 | 4,857 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,435 | £30,596.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 28.4% |
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