Town comparison
Broadstairs vs Sandwich
Which is better to live in? 7.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Sandwich is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Sandwich has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broadstairs edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broadstairs
£414,686
Sandwich
£369,099
Crime Rate
Broadstairs
103.8
Sandwich
78.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broadstairs
100.0%
Sandwich
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broadstairs
418
Sandwich
352.8
EPC Rating
Broadstairs
71.4
Sandwich
70
Median Income
Broadstairs
£28,101
Sandwich
£33,352
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Broadstairs commands an average of £414,686, compared with £369,099 in Sandwich – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Broadstairs is a flat at £242,179, while in Sandwich it is a flat at £245,062.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Broadstairs (£587,073 vs £506,206).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broadstairs prices grew faster — 37% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastSandwich has a crime rate of 78.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33% lower than Broadstairs at 103.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broadstairs is violent-crime, while in Sandwich 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 EastFamilies may prefer Broadstairs, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Sandwich. There are 10 schools in Broadstairs and 4 in Sandwich.
Broadstairs School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sandwich School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broadstairs | Sandwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 4 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 418.0 Mbps in Broadstairs and 352.8 Mbps in Sandwich. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Broadstairs and 86.4% in Sandwich. Gigabit availability stands at 80.6% in Broadstairs and 66.7% in Sandwich.
Broadstairs is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (418 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Broadstairs, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Sandwich. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Broadstairs and £1,212 in Sandwich. 64.6% of homes in Broadstairs have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Sandwich.
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 Sandwich and £28,101 in Broadstairs. The median age is 46.1 in Broadstairs and 46.5 in Sandwich. Employment rates stand at 51.3% in Broadstairs and 53% in Sandwich. Owner-occupancy is 61.4% in Broadstairs versus 66.2% in Sandwich. Broadstairs has a population of 25,780 and Sandwich has 4,258.
| Indicator | Broadstairs | Sandwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,780 | 4,258 |
| 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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