Town comparison
Battle vs Tenterden
Which is better to live in? 14.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Battle is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 6% lower. Battle has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Battle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Battle
£490,365
Tenterden
£523,110
Crime Rate
Battle
58.8
Tenterden
66.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Battle
100.0%
Tenterden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Battle
281.5
Tenterden
315.9
EPC Rating
Battle
69.2
Tenterden
70.5
Median Income
Battle
£30,597
Tenterden
£32,443
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £490,365, Battle undercuts Tenterden (£523,110) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Battle is a flat at £217,731, while in Tenterden it is a flat at £283,850.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Tenterden (£283,850 vs £217,731).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Battle prices grew faster — 36% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBattle has a crime rate of 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 13% lower than Tenterden at 66.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Battle is violent-crime, while in Tenterden 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 Battle, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Tenterden, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Battle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tenterden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Battle | Tenterden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Tenterden averages 315.9 Mbps – ahead of Battle's 281.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Battle and 87.1% in Tenterden. Gigabit availability stands at 49.1% in Battle and 58.1% in Tenterden.
Tenterden is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (316 vs 282 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Tenterden, scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Battle. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Battle and £1,166 in Tenterden. 57.2% of homes in Battle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Tenterden.
Tenterden has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,443 in Tenterden and £30,597 in Battle. The median age is 50.9 in Battle and 43.2 in Tenterden. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Battle and 59.6% in Tenterden. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Battle versus 66.4% in Tenterden. Battle has a population of 5,326 and Tenterden has 7,775.
| Indicator | Battle | Tenterden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,326 | 7,775 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,597 | £32,443 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 59.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 30.1% |
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