Aylesham vs Whitstable
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aylesham wins on house prices with a 21% gap. Aylesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesham
£343,767
Whitstable
£436,260
Crime Rate
Aylesham
78.1
Whitstable
80.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesham
100.0%
Whitstable
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesham
221.8
Whitstable
396.7
EPC Rating
Aylesham
71
Whitstable
72
Median Income
Aylesham
£31,435
Whitstable
£29,518
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £343,767, Aylesham undercuts Whitstable (£436,260) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aylesham is a flat at £122,270, while in Whitstable it is a flat at £223,946.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in Whitstable (£223,946 vs £122,270).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesham prices grew faster — 64% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Aylesham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 78.1 per 1,000 versus 80.3 per 1,000 in Whitstable. The most common crime category in Aylesham is violent-crime, while in Whitstable 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 Whitstable, which has 8 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aylesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whitstable School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesham | Whitstable |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Whitstable averages 396.7 Mbps – ahead of Aylesham's 221.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.6% of premises in Aylesham and 97.8% in Whitstable. Gigabit availability stands at 36.8% in Aylesham and 75.6% in Whitstable.
Whitstable is the faster of the two by 79% on average download speed (397 vs 222 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Whitstable, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Aylesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Aylesham and £1,097 in Whitstable. 62.8% of homes in Aylesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Whitstable.
Whitstable has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,435 in Aylesham and £29,518 in Whitstable. The median age is 45.4 in Aylesham and 44.3 in Whitstable. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Aylesham and 49.8% in Whitstable. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Aylesham versus 64.8% in Whitstable. Aylesham has a population of 5,788 and Whitstable has 32,185.
| Indicator | Aylesham | Whitstable |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,788 | 32,185 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,435 | £29,518 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 49.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 33.1% |
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