Aylesham vs Whitfield (Dover)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Whitfield (dover) wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Aylesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesham
£343,767
Whitfield (Dover)
£341,902
Crime Rate
Aylesham
78.1
Whitfield (Dover)
78.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesham
100.0%
Whitfield (Dover)
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesham
221.8
Whitfield (Dover)
376.1
EPC Rating
Aylesham
71
Whitfield (Dover)
70
Median Income
Aylesham
£31,435
Whitfield (Dover)
£33,352
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £341,902, Whitfield (dover) undercuts Aylesham (£343,767) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aylesham is a flat at £122,270, while in Whitfield (dover) it is a flat at £166,900.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Whitfield (dover) (£166,900 vs £122,270).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesham prices grew faster — 64% vs 30%.
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 Whitfield (dover). The most common crime category in Aylesham is violent-crime, while in Whitfield (dover) 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 Whitfield (dover), which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Aylesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whitfield (Dover) School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesham | Whitfield (Dover) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Whitfield (dover) averages 376.1 Mbps – ahead of Aylesham's 221.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.6% of premises in Aylesham and 96.1% in Whitfield (dover). Gigabit availability stands at 36.8% in Aylesham and 71% in Whitfield (dover).
Whitfield (dover) is the faster of the two by 70% on average download speed (376 vs 222 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aylesham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Whitfield (dover) averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Aylesham and £1,212 in Whitfield (dover). 62.8% of homes in Aylesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Whitfield (dover).
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 Whitfield (dover) and £31,435 in Aylesham. The median age is 45.4 in Aylesham and 46.5 in Whitfield (dover). Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Aylesham versus 66.2% in Whitfield (dover). Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Aylesham and 53% in Whitfield (dover).
| Indicator | Aylesham | Whitfield (Dover) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,788 | 6,509 |
| 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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