Chartham vs Whitfield (Dover)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Whitfield (dover) wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Whitfield (dover) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chartham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chartham
£346,417
Whitfield (Dover)
£341,902
Crime Rate
Chartham
80.1
Whitfield (Dover)
78.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chartham
100.0%
Whitfield (Dover)
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chartham
181.4
Whitfield (Dover)
376.1
EPC Rating
Chartham
70.6
Whitfield (Dover)
70
Median Income
Chartham
£32,048
Whitfield (Dover)
£33,352
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Chartham commands an average of £346,417, compared with £341,902 in Whitfield (dover) – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Chartham is a flat at £182,214, while in Whitfield (dover) it is a flat at £166,900.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Chartham (£552,143 vs £431,430).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Whitfield (dover) prices grew faster — 30% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Whitfield (dover) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 78.2 per 1,000 versus 80.1 per 1,000 in Chartham. The most common crime category in Chartham is violent-crime, while in Whitfield (dover) 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 EastFamilies may prefer Chartham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Whitfield (dover). There are 1 schools in Chartham and 2 in Whitfield (dover).
Chartham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whitfield (Dover) School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chartham | Whitfield (Dover) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 376.1 Mbps in Whitfield (dover) and 181.4 Mbps in Chartham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 68.4% of premises in Chartham and 96.1% in Whitfield (dover). Gigabit availability stands at 28.8% in Chartham and 71% in Whitfield (dover).
Whitfield (dover) is the faster of the two by 107% on average download speed (376 vs 181 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Chartham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Whitfield (dover) averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,165 in Chartham and £1,212 in Whitfield (dover). 63.4% of homes in Chartham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Whitfield (dover).
Chartham has more energy-efficient housing — 63.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,352 in Whitfield (dover) and £32,047.5 in Chartham. The median age is 45.4 in Chartham and 46.5 in Whitfield (dover). Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Chartham versus 66.2% in Whitfield (dover). Employment rates stand at 53.7% in Chartham and 53% in Whitfield (dover).
| Indicator | Chartham | Whitfield (Dover) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,569 | 6,509 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,047.5 | £33,352 |
| Employment Rate | 53.7% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.4% | 27% |
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