Chartham vs Hythe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hythe is about 4% cheaper on average. Hythe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chartham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chartham
£346,417
Hythe
£332,015
Crime Rate
Chartham
80.1
Hythe
75.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chartham
100.0%
Hythe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chartham
181.4
Hythe
406.2
EPC Rating
Chartham
70.6
Hythe
70.1
Median Income
Chartham
£32,048
Hythe
£32,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Hythe is £332,015, which is 4% less than Chartham at £346,417. The most affordable entry point in Chartham is a flat at £182,214, while in Hythe it is a flat at £266,614.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Hythe (£266,614 vs £182,214).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hythe prices grew faster — 52% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 75 offences per 1,000 people, Hythe 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 Hythe 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 Hythe. Chartham has 1 schools in total, while Hythe has 4.
Chartham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hythe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chartham | Hythe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hythe offers faster average downloads at 406.2 Mbps, compared to 181.4 Mbps in Chartham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 68.4% of premises in Chartham and 92.2% in Hythe. Gigabit availability stands at 28.8% in Chartham and 79% in Hythe.
Hythe is the faster of the two by 124% on average download speed (406 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 70.1 (band C) in Hythe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,165 in Chartham and £1,184 in Hythe. 63.4% of homes in Chartham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Hythe.
Hythe has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 63.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,877 in Hythe and £32,047.5 in Chartham. The median age is 45.4 in Chartham and 47.5 in Hythe. Employment rates stand at 53.7% in Chartham and 52.2% in Hythe. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Chartham versus 65.8% in Hythe.
| Indicator | Chartham | Hythe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,569 | 14,382 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,047.5 | £32,877 |
| Employment Rate | 53.7% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.4% | 27.4% |
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