Broadstairs vs Sturry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Sturry wins on house prices with a 32% gap. Sturry has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Broadstairs
£414,686
Sturry
£313,970
Crime Rate
Broadstairs
103.8
Sturry
80.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broadstairs
100.0%
Sturry
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Broadstairs
418
Sturry
224.4
EPC Rating
Broadstairs
71.4
Sturry
72
Median Income
Broadstairs
£28,101
Sturry
£30,597
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £313,970, Sturry undercuts Broadstairs (£414,686) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broadstairs is a flat at £242,179, while in Sturry it is a flat at £152,516.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 59% pricier in Broadstairs (£242,179 vs £152,516).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broadstairs prices grew faster — 37% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Sturry experience less crime overall, with a rate of 80.1 per 1,000 versus 103.8 per 1,000 in Broadstairs. The most common crime category in Broadstairs is violent-crime, while in Sturry 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 data is not fully available for both Broadstairs and Sturry. Broadstairs has 10 schools and Sturry has 1 schools.
Broadstairs School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sturry School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Broadstairs | Sturry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Broadstairs averages 418.0 Mbps – ahead of Sturry's 224.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Broadstairs and 88.6% in Sturry. Gigabit availability stands at 80.6% in Broadstairs and 35.7% in Sturry.
Broadstairs is the faster of the two by 86% on average download speed (418 vs 224 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Sturry, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Broadstairs. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Broadstairs and £1,072 in Sturry. 64.6% of homes in Broadstairs have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.4% in Sturry.
Sturry has more energy-efficient housing — 65.4% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,596.5 in Sturry and £28,101 in Broadstairs. The median age is 46.1 in Broadstairs and 43.5 in Sturry. Employment rates stand at 51.3% in Broadstairs and 53.2% in Sturry. Owner-occupancy is 61.4% in Broadstairs versus 65.9% in Sturry. Broadstairs has a population of 25,780 and Sturry has 4,857.
| Indicator | Broadstairs | Sturry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,780 | 4,857 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,101 | £30,596.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.3% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.4% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.3% | 28.4% |
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