Chartham vs Herne Bay
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chartham wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Chartham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chartham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chartham
£346,417
Herne Bay
£355,546
Crime Rate
Chartham
80.1
Herne Bay
80.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chartham
100.0%
Herne Bay
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chartham
181.4
Herne Bay
426.4
EPC Rating
Chartham
70.6
Herne Bay
72
Median Income
Chartham
£32,048
Herne Bay
£29,518
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £346,417, Chartham undercuts Herne Bay (£355,546) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chartham is a flat at £182,214, while in Herne Bay it is a flat at £164,413.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Chartham (£552,143 vs £442,491).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chartham prices grew faster — 22% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Chartham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 80.1 per 1,000 versus 80.2 per 1,000 in Herne Bay. The most common crime category in Chartham is violent-crime, while in Herne Bay 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 EastOf the 1 schools in Chartham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Herne Bay, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chartham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Herne Bay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chartham | Herne Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Herne Bay averages 426.4 Mbps – ahead of Chartham's 181.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 68.4% of premises in Chartham and 97.1% in Herne Bay. Gigabit availability stands at 28.8% in Chartham and 82.7% in Herne Bay.
Herne Bay is the faster of the two by 135% on average download speed (426 vs 181 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Herne Bay, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Chartham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,165 in Chartham and £1,097 in Herne Bay. 63.4% of homes in Chartham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Herne Bay.
Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay. The median age is 45.4 in Chartham and 44.3 in Herne Bay. Employment rates stand at 53.7% in Chartham and 49.8% in Herne Bay. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Chartham versus 64.8% in Herne Bay. Chartham has a population of 3,569 and Herne Bay has 24,873.
| Indicator | Chartham | Herne Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,569 | 24,873 |
| 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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