Chartham vs Whitstable
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chartham wins on house prices with a 21% gap. Chartham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chartham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chartham
£346,417
Whitstable
£436,260
Crime Rate
Chartham
80.1
Whitstable
80.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chartham
100.0%
Whitstable
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chartham
181.4
Whitstable
396.7
EPC Rating
Chartham
70.6
Whitstable
72
Median Income
Chartham
£32,048
Whitstable
£29,518
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Whitstable commands an average of £436,260, compared with £346,417 in Chartham – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Chartham is a flat at £182,214, while in Whitstable it is a flat at £223,946.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Whitstable (£409,048 vs £302,050).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Whitstable prices grew faster — 27% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Chartham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 80.1 per 1,000 versus 80.3 per 1,000 in Whitstable. The most common crime category in Chartham is violent-crime, while in Whitstable 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 100% in Whitstable. There are 1 schools in Chartham and 8 in Whitstable.
Chartham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whitstable School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chartham | Whitstable |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 396.7 Mbps in Whitstable and 181.4 Mbps in Chartham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 68.4% of premises in Chartham and 97.8% in Whitstable. Gigabit availability stands at 28.8% in Chartham and 75.6% in Whitstable.
Whitstable is the faster of the two by 119% on average download speed (397 vs 181 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Whitstable, 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 Whitstable. 63.4% of homes in Chartham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Whitstable.
Whitstable 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 Whitstable. The median age is 45.4 in Chartham and 44.3 in Whitstable. Employment rates stand at 53.7% in Chartham and 49.8% in Whitstable. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Chartham versus 64.8% in Whitstable. Chartham has a population of 3,569 and Whitstable has 32,185.
| Indicator | Chartham | Whitstable |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,569 | 32,185 |
| 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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