Chartham vs Eastchurch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Eastchurch offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Chartham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chartham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chartham
£346,417
Eastchurch
£326,627
Crime Rate
Chartham
80.1
Eastchurch
87.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chartham
100.0%
Eastchurch
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chartham
181.4
Eastchurch
370.5
EPC Rating
Chartham
70.6
Eastchurch
72
Median Income
Chartham
£32,048
Eastchurch
£31,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Eastchurch more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £326,627 versus £346,417 in Chartham. The most affordable entry point in Chartham is a flat at £182,214, while in Eastchurch it is a terraced at £208,133.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 45% pricier in Chartham (£302,050 vs £208,133).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chartham prices grew faster — 22% vs -4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 80.1 offences per 1,000 people, Chartham is the safer of the two – 9% lower than Eastchurch's 87.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chartham 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 EastSchool quality favours Chartham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in Eastchurch.
Chartham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Chartham | Eastchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Eastchurch enjoy 370.5 Mbps on average, while Chartham lags behind at 181.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 68.4% of premises in Chartham and 93.8% in Eastchurch. Gigabit availability stands at 28.8% in Chartham and 66.5% in Eastchurch.
Eastchurch is the faster of the two by 104% on average download speed (371 vs 181 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Eastchurch is band C (score 72), ahead of Chartham's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,165 in Chartham and £1,048 in Eastchurch. 63.4% of homes in Chartham 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 63.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chartham has a population of 3,569 while Eastchurch has 3,381. Median household income is £32,047.5 in Chartham and £31,675 in Eastchurch. The median age is 45.4 in Chartham and 42.6 in Eastchurch. Employment rates stand at 53.7% in Chartham and 56.7% in Eastchurch.
| Indicator | Chartham | Eastchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,569 | 3,381 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,047.5 | £31,675 |
| Employment Rate | 53.7% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.4% | 23.7% |
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