Town comparison
Bearsted vs Snodland
Which is better to live in? 6.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Snodland is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 81% lower. Bearsted has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bearsted edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bearsted
£588,043
Snodland
£324,088
Crime Rate
Bearsted
0.1
Snodland
0.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bearsted
100.0%
Snodland
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bearsted
372.2
Snodland
423
EPC Rating
Bearsted
72
Snodland
73.3
Median Income
Bearsted
£32,367
Snodland
£32,641
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £324,088, Snodland undercuts Bearsted (£588,043) by around 81% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bearsted is a flat at £295,600, while in Snodland it is a flat at £207,989.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 66% pricier in Bearsted (£795,686 vs £479,688).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bearsted prices grew faster — 52% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBearsted has a crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 100% lower than Snodland at 0.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bearsted is violent-crime, while in Snodland 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 3 schools in Bearsted, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Snodland, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bearsted School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Snodland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bearsted | Snodland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Snodland averages 423.0 Mbps – ahead of Bearsted's 372.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Bearsted and 97.3% in Snodland. Gigabit availability stands at 66.6% in Bearsted and 77.1% in Snodland.
Snodland is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (423 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Snodland leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.3 (C), while Bearsted averages 72 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,100 in Bearsted and £1,084 in Snodland. 66.5% of homes in Bearsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.3% in Snodland.
Snodland has more energy-efficient housing — 70.3% reach band C or above, vs 66.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,641 in Snodland and £32,367 in Bearsted. The median age is 43.1 in Bearsted and 43.4 in Snodland. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Bearsted versus 70% in Snodland. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Bearsted and 61.1% in Snodland.
| Indicator | Bearsted | Snodland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,349 | 11,820 |
| 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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