Chartham vs Greenhill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Greenhill offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. Greenhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chartham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chartham
£346,417
Greenhill
£298,078
Crime Rate
Chartham
80.1
Greenhill
80.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chartham
100.0%
Greenhill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chartham
181.4
Greenhill
426.4
EPC Rating
Chartham
70.6
Greenhill
72
Median Income
Chartham
£32,048
Greenhill
£29,518
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Greenhill is £298,078, which is 16% less than Chartham at £346,417. The most affordable entry point in Chartham is a flat at £182,214, while in Greenhill it is a flat at £146,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 47% pricier in Chartham (£552,143 vs £375,375).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chartham prices grew faster — 22% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Greenhill (80 per 1,000) compared to Chartham (80.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Chartham is violent-crime, while in Greenhill 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 100% in Greenhill. Chartham has 1 schools in total, while Greenhill has 2.
Chartham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Greenhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chartham | Greenhill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Greenhill offers faster average downloads at 426.4 Mbps, compared to 181.4 Mbps in Chartham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 68.4% of premises in Chartham and 97.1% in Greenhill. Gigabit availability stands at 28.8% in Chartham and 82.7% in Greenhill.
Greenhill is the faster of the two by 135% on average download speed (426 vs 181 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Greenhill are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Chartham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,165 in Chartham and £1,097 in Greenhill. 63.4% of homes in Chartham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Greenhill.
Greenhill has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 63.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,047.5 in Chartham and £29,518 in Greenhill. The median age is 45.4 in Chartham and 44.3 in Greenhill. Employment rates stand at 53.7% in Chartham and 49.8% in Greenhill. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Chartham versus 64.8% in Greenhill.
| Indicator | Chartham | Greenhill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,569 | 7,037 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,047.5 | £29,518 |
| Employment Rate | 53.7% | 49.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.4% | 33.1% |
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