Town comparison
Broadstairs vs Deal
Which is better to live in? 10.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Deal offers lower property prices by roughly 21%. Deal has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broadstairs edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broadstairs
£414,686
Deal
£344,050
Crime Rate
Broadstairs
103.8
Deal
78.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broadstairs
100.0%
Deal
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broadstairs
418
Deal
391.2
EPC Rating
Broadstairs
71.4
Deal
70
Median Income
Broadstairs
£28,101
Deal
£33,352
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Deal is £344,050, which is 21% less than Broadstairs at £414,686. The most affordable entry point in Broadstairs is a flat at £242,179, while in Deal it is a flat at £199,478.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 21% pricier in Broadstairs (£242,179 vs £199,478).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broadstairs prices grew faster — 37% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 78.1 offences per 1,000 people, Deal is the safer of the two – 33% lower than Broadstairs's 103.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broadstairs is violent-crime, while in Deal 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 EastBroadstairs has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Deal. Broadstairs has 10 schools in total, while Deal has 7.
Broadstairs School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Deal School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broadstairs | Deal |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 7 |
| Primary | 7 | 6 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadstairs offers faster average downloads at 418.0 Mbps, compared to 391.2 Mbps in Deal. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Broadstairs and 95.8% in Deal. Gigabit availability stands at 80.6% in Broadstairs and 74.7% in Deal.
Broadstairs is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (418 vs 391 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Broadstairs are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Deal. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Broadstairs and £1,212 in Deal. 64.6% of homes in Broadstairs have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Deal.
Broadstairs has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,352 in Deal and £28,101 in Broadstairs. The median age is 46.1 in Broadstairs and 46.5 in Deal. Employment rates stand at 51.3% in Broadstairs and 53% in Deal. Owner-occupancy is 61.4% in Broadstairs versus 66.2% in Deal.
| Indicator | Broadstairs | Deal |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,780 | 28,992 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,101 | £33,352 |
| Employment Rate | 51.3% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.4% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.3% | 27% |
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