Town comparison
Canterbury vs Hythe
Which is better to live in? 14.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hythe wins on house prices with a 37% gap. Hythe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hythe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Canterbury
£454,813
Hythe
£332,015
Crime Rate
Canterbury
80.2
Hythe
75.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Canterbury
92.3%
Hythe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Canterbury
323.5
Hythe
406.2
EPC Rating
Canterbury
72
Hythe
70.1
Median Income
Canterbury
£29,518
Hythe
£32,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Canterbury commands an average of £454,813, compared with £332,015 in Hythe – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Canterbury is a flat at £201,512, while in Hythe it is a flat at £266,614.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Hythe (£266,614 vs £201,512).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hythe prices grew faster — 52% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Hythe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75 per 1,000 versus 80.2 per 1,000 in Canterbury. The most common crime category in Canterbury is violent-crime, while in Hythe 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 Hythe, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 92.3% in Canterbury. There are 16 schools in Canterbury and 4 in Hythe.
Canterbury School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 16 schools (9 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hythe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Canterbury | Hythe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 4 |
| Primary | 9 | 4 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 92.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 406.2 Mbps in Hythe and 323.5 Mbps in Canterbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Canterbury and 92.2% in Hythe. Gigabit availability stands at 57.9% in Canterbury and 79% in Hythe.
Hythe is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (406 vs 324 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Canterbury, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Hythe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Canterbury and £1,184 in Hythe. 64% of homes in Canterbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Hythe.
Canterbury has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,877 in Hythe and £29,518 in Canterbury. The median age is 44.3 in Canterbury and 47.5 in Hythe. Employment rates stand at 49.8% in Canterbury and 52.2% in Hythe. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Canterbury versus 65.8% in Hythe. Canterbury has a population of 55,107 and Hythe has 14,382.
| Indicator | Canterbury | Hythe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,107 | 14,382 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,518 | £32,877 |
| Employment Rate | 49.8% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 27.4% |
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