Chartham vs Dover
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Dover is about 27% cheaper on average. Dover has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chartham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chartham
£346,417
Dover
£272,408
Crime Rate
Chartham
80.1
Dover
78.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chartham
100.0%
Dover
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Chartham
181.4
Dover
376.1
EPC Rating
Chartham
70.6
Dover
70
Median Income
Chartham
£32,048
Dover
£33,352
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Dover is £272,408, which is 27% less than Chartham at £346,417. The most affordable entry point in Chartham is a flat at £182,214, while in Dover it is a flat at £154,910.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Chartham (£302,050 vs £211,880).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dover prices grew faster — 34% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 78.1 offences per 1,000 people, Dover is the safer of the two – 3% lower than Chartham's 80.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chartham is violent-crime, while in Dover 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 EastChartham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 92.3% in Dover. Chartham has 1 schools in total, while Dover has 17.
Chartham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dover School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chartham | Dover |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 17 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dover offers faster average downloads at 376.1 Mbps, compared to 181.4 Mbps in Chartham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 68.4% of premises in Chartham and 96.1% in Dover. Gigabit availability stands at 28.8% in Chartham and 71% in Dover.
Dover is the faster of the two by 107% on average download speed (376 vs 181 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chartham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Dover. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,165 in Chartham and £1,212 in Dover. 63.4% of homes in Chartham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Dover.
Chartham has more energy-efficient housing — 63.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,352 in Dover and £32,047.5 in Chartham. The median age is 45.4 in Chartham and 46.5 in Dover. Employment rates stand at 53.7% in Chartham and 53% in Dover. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Chartham versus 66.2% in Dover.
| Indicator | Chartham | Dover |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,569 | 36,349 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,047.5 | £33,352 |
| Employment Rate | 53.7% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.4% | 27% |
Location
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