Town comparison
Chatham vs Halfway Houses
Which is better to live in? 11.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Halfway Houses is about 16% cheaper on average. Chatham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Halfway Houses edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatham
£321,268
Halfway Houses
£277,461
Crime Rate
Chatham
0.3
Halfway Houses
86.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatham
91.3%
Halfway Houses
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatham
468.9
Halfway Houses
370.5
EPC Rating
Chatham
72
Halfway Houses
72
Median Income
Chatham
£32,388
Halfway Houses
£31,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Halfway Houses is £277,461, which is 16% less than Chatham at £321,268. The most affordable entry point in Chatham is a flat at £177,530, while in Halfway Houses it is a flat at £140,954.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Chatham (£467,092 vs £366,690).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chatham prices grew faster — 44% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 0.3 offences per 1,000 people, Chatham is the safer of the two – 28700% lower than Halfway Houses's 86.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chatham is violent-crime, while in Halfway Houses 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 EastHalfway Houses has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 91.3% in Chatham. Chatham has 27 schools in total, while Halfway Houses has 1.
Chatham School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 27 schools (20 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Halfway Houses School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatham | Halfway Houses |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 27 | 1 |
| Primary | 20 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chatham offers faster average downloads at 468.9 Mbps, compared to 370.5 Mbps in Halfway Houses. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Chatham and 93.8% in Halfway Houses. Gigabit availability stands at 91.6% in Chatham and 66.5% in Halfway Houses.
Chatham is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (469 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chatham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 72 (band C) in Halfway Houses. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Chatham and £1,048 in Halfway Houses. 67.3% of homes in Chatham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Halfway Houses.
Chatham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.3% reach band C or above, vs 66.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,388 in Chatham and £31,675 in Halfway Houses. The median age is 42.4 in Chatham and 42.6 in Halfway Houses. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Chatham and 56.7% in Halfway Houses. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Chatham versus 67% in Halfway Houses.
| Indicator | Chatham | Halfway Houses |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,956 | 4,396 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,388 | £31,675 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.3% | 23.7% |
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