Chatham vs Hadlow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chatham wins on house prices with a 41% gap. For families, Chatham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatham
£321,268
Hadlow
£542,959
Crime Rate
Chatham
0.3
Hadlow
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatham
91.3%
Hadlow
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatham
468.9
Hadlow
256.1
EPC Rating
Chatham
72
Hadlow
69.7
Median Income
Chatham
£32,388
Hadlow
£35,128
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £321,268, Chatham undercuts Hadlow (£542,959) by around 41% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chatham is a flat at £177,530, while in Hadlow it is a flat at £220,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 46% pricier in Hadlow (£872,000 vs £467,092).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chatham prices grew faster — 44% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Chatham and Hadlow at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 27 schools in Chatham, 91.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hadlow, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Chatham School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 27 schools (20 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hadlow School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatham | Hadlow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 27 | 2 |
| Primary | 20 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chatham averages 468.9 Mbps – ahead of Hadlow's 256.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Chatham and 80.8% in Hadlow. Gigabit availability stands at 91.6% in Chatham and 44.5% in Hadlow.
Chatham is the faster of the two by 83% on average download speed (469 vs 256 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chatham, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 69.7 (band C) in Hadlow. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Chatham and £1,322 in Hadlow. 67.3% of homes in Chatham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Hadlow.
Chatham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,128 in Hadlow and £32,388 in Chatham. The median age is 42.4 in Chatham and 44.3 in Hadlow. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Chatham and 60% in Hadlow. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Chatham versus 68.9% in Hadlow. Chatham has a population of 76,956 and Hadlow has 3,168.
| Indicator | Chatham | Hadlow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,956 | 3,168 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,388 | £35,128 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 60% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.3% | 37% |
Location
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