Canterbury vs Eastchurch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Eastchurch wins on house prices with a 39% gap. Canterbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Canterbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Canterbury
£454,813
Eastchurch
£326,627
Crime Rate
Canterbury
80.2
Eastchurch
87.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Canterbury
92.3%
Eastchurch
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Canterbury
323.5
Eastchurch
370.5
EPC Rating
Canterbury
72
Eastchurch
72
Median Income
Canterbury
£29,518
Eastchurch
£31,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Canterbury commands an average of £454,813, compared with £326,627 in Eastchurch – a difference of 39%. The most affordable entry point in Canterbury is a flat at £201,512, while in Eastchurch it is a terraced at £208,133.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 52% pricier in Canterbury (£316,541 vs £208,133).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Canterbury prices grew faster — 32% vs -4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Canterbury experience less crime overall, with a rate of 80.2 per 1,000 versus 87.3 per 1,000 in Eastchurch. The most common crime category in Canterbury is violent-crime, while in Eastchurch 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 Canterbury, where 92.3% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in Eastchurch. There are 16 schools in Canterbury and 1 in Eastchurch.
Canterbury School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 16 schools (9 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eastchurch School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Canterbury | Eastchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 1 |
| Primary | 9 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 92.3% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 370.5 Mbps in Eastchurch and 323.5 Mbps in Canterbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Canterbury and 93.8% in Eastchurch. Gigabit availability stands at 57.9% in Canterbury and 66.5% in Eastchurch.
Eastchurch is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (371 vs 324 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Canterbury leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Eastchurch averages 72 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Canterbury and £1,048 in Eastchurch. 64% of homes in Canterbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Eastchurch.
Eastchurch has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,675 in Eastchurch and £29,518 in Canterbury. The median age is 44.3 in Canterbury and 42.6 in Eastchurch. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Canterbury versus 67% in Eastchurch. Employment rates stand at 49.8% in Canterbury and 56.7% in Eastchurch.
| Indicator | Canterbury | Eastchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,107 | 3,381 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,518 | £31,675 |
| Employment Rate | 49.8% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 23.7% |
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