Chartham vs Minster (Swale)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Minster (swale) wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Chartham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chartham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chartham
£346,417
Minster (Swale)
£314,244
Crime Rate
Chartham
80.1
Minster (Swale)
86.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chartham
100.0%
Minster (Swale)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chartham
181.4
Minster (Swale)
370.5
EPC Rating
Chartham
70.6
Minster (Swale)
72
Median Income
Chartham
£32,048
Minster (Swale)
£31,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £314,244, Minster (swale) undercuts Chartham (£346,417) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chartham is a flat at £182,214, while in Minster (swale) it is a flat at £164,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Chartham (£302,050 vs £228,367).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Minster (swale) prices grew faster — 26% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Chartham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 80.1 per 1,000 versus 86.9 per 1,000 in Minster (swale). The most common crime category in Chartham is violent-crime, while in Minster (swale) 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 Minster (swale), 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.
Minster (Swale) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chartham | Minster (Swale) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Minster (swale) averages 370.5 Mbps – ahead of Chartham's 181.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 68.4% of premises in Chartham and 93.8% in Minster (swale). Gigabit availability stands at 28.8% in Chartham and 66.5% in Minster (swale).
Minster (swale) is the faster of the two by 104% on average download speed (371 vs 181 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Minster (swale), scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Chartham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,165 in Chartham and £1,048 in Minster (swale). 63.4% of homes in Chartham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Minster (swale).
Minster (swale) has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 63.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,047.5 in Chartham and £31,675 in Minster (swale). The median age is 45.4 in Chartham and 42.6 in Minster (swale). Employment rates stand at 53.7% in Chartham and 56.7% in Minster (swale). Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Chartham versus 67% in Minster (swale). Chartham has a population of 3,569 and Minster (swale) has 16,735.
| Indicator | Chartham | Minster (Swale) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,569 | 16,735 |
| 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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