Bearsted vs Kings Hill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Kings Hill offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. Bearsted has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bearsted edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bearsted
£588,043
Kings Hill
£546,021
Crime Rate
Bearsted
0.1
Kings Hill
12.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bearsted
100.0%
Kings Hill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bearsted
372.2
Kings Hill
371.6
EPC Rating
Bearsted
72
Kings Hill
73.3
Median Income
Bearsted
£32,367
Kings Hill
£32,641
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Kings Hill more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £546,021 versus £588,043 in Bearsted. The most affordable entry point in Bearsted is a flat at £295,600, while in Kings Hill it is a flat at £298,893.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Kings Hill (£452,685 vs £369,573).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bearsted prices grew faster — 52% vs -16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 0.1 offences per 1,000 people, Bearsted is the safer of the two – 12100% lower than Kings Hill's 12.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bearsted is violent-crime, while in Kings Hill 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 favours Bearsted: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Kings Hill.
Bearsted School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kings Hill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bearsted | Kings Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bearsted enjoy 372.2 Mbps on average, while Kings Hill lags behind at 371.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Bearsted and 92.5% in Kings Hill. Gigabit availability stands at 66.6% in Bearsted and 69.9% in Kings Hill.
Bearsted is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (372 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Kings Hill is band C (score 73.3), ahead of Bearsted's band C (score 72). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,100 in Bearsted and £1,084 in Kings Hill. 66.5% of homes in Bearsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.3% in Kings Hill.
Kings Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 70.3% reach band C or above, vs 66.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bearsted has a population of 8,349 while Kings Hill has 9,963. Median household income is £32,641 in Kings Hill and £32,367 in Bearsted. The median age is 43.1 in Bearsted and 43.4 in Kings Hill. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Bearsted and 61.1% in Kings Hill.
| Indicator | Bearsted | Kings Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,349 | 9,963 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,367 | £32,641 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 32.5% |
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