Bearsted vs Meopham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bearsted wins on house prices with a 3% gap. For families, Bearsted edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bearsted
£588,043
Meopham
£606,701
Crime Rate
Bearsted
0.1
Meopham
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bearsted
100.0%
Meopham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bearsted
372.2
Meopham
297.6
EPC Rating
Bearsted
72
Meopham
70.9
Median Income
Bearsted
£32,367
Meopham
£33,519
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Meopham commands an average of £606,701, compared with £588,043 in Bearsted – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Bearsted is a flat at £295,600, while in Meopham it is a flat at £227,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Bearsted (£295,600 vs £227,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bearsted prices grew faster — 52% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Bearsted and Meopham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Bearsted, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Meopham. There are 3 schools in Bearsted and 2 in Meopham.
Bearsted School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Meopham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bearsted | Meopham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 372.2 Mbps in Bearsted and 297.6 Mbps in Meopham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Bearsted and 89.3% in Meopham. Gigabit availability stands at 66.6% in Bearsted and 50.9% in Meopham.
Bearsted is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (372 vs 298 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bearsted, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Meopham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,100 in Bearsted and £1,158 in Meopham. 66.5% of homes in Bearsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Meopham.
Bearsted has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,518.5 in Meopham and £32,367 in Bearsted. The median age is 43.1 in Bearsted and 42.3 in Meopham. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Bearsted and 60.8% in Meopham. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Bearsted versus 67.3% in Meopham. Bearsted has a population of 8,349 and Meopham has 4,349.
| Indicator | Bearsted | Meopham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,349 | 4,349 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,367 | £33,518.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 32.2% |
Location
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