Chartham vs Hawkinge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chartham is about 11% cheaper on average. Hawkinge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chartham
£346,417
Hawkinge
£389,416
Crime Rate
Chartham
80.1
Hawkinge
75.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chartham
100.0%
Hawkinge
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Chartham
181.4
Hawkinge
311.7
EPC Rating
Chartham
70.6
Hawkinge
70
Median Income
Chartham
£32,048
Hawkinge
£33,115
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Chartham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £346,417 versus £389,416 in Hawkinge. The most affordable entry point in Chartham is a flat at £182,214, while in Hawkinge it is a flat at £199,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Chartham (£552,143 vs £479,210).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chartham prices grew faster — 22% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 75 offences per 1,000 people, Hawkinge is the safer of the two – 7% lower than Chartham's 80.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chartham is violent-crime, while in Hawkinge 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 data is not fully available for both Chartham and Hawkinge. Chartham has 1 schools and Hawkinge has 2 schools.
Chartham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hawkinge School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Chartham | Hawkinge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hawkinge enjoy 311.7 Mbps on average, while Chartham lags behind at 181.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 68.4% of premises in Chartham and 87.1% in Hawkinge. Gigabit availability stands at 28.8% in Chartham and 57.2% in Hawkinge.
Hawkinge is the faster of the two by 72% on average download speed (312 vs 181 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chartham is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Hawkinge's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,165 in Chartham and £1,198 in Hawkinge. 63.4% of homes in Chartham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Hawkinge.
Chartham has more energy-efficient housing — 63.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chartham has a population of 3,569 while Hawkinge has 7,935. Median household income is £33,114.5 in Hawkinge and £32,047.5 in Chartham. The median age is 45.4 in Chartham and 47 in Hawkinge. Employment rates stand at 53.7% in Chartham and 52.6% in Hawkinge.
| Indicator | Chartham | Hawkinge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,569 | 7,935 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £32,047.5 | £33,114.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.7% | 52.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.4% | 27.2% |
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