Chatham vs Iwade
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Chatham offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. Chatham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Iwade edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatham
£321,268
Iwade
£362,802
Crime Rate
Chatham
0.3
Iwade
86.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatham
91.3%
Iwade
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatham
468.9
Iwade
238.9
EPC Rating
Chatham
72
Iwade
71.5
Median Income
Chatham
£32,388
Iwade
£32,066
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Chatham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £321,268 versus £362,802 in Iwade. The most affordable entry point in Chatham is a flat at £177,530, while in Iwade it is a flat at £193,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Iwade (£303,987 vs £272,719).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chatham prices grew faster — 44% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 0.3 offences per 1,000 people, Chatham is the safer of the two – 28800% lower than Iwade's 86.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chatham is violent-crime, while in Iwade 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 EastSchool quality favours Iwade: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 91.3% in Chatham.
Chatham School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 27 schools (20 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Iwade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatham | Iwade |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 27 | 1 |
| Primary | 20 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chatham enjoy 468.9 Mbps on average, while Iwade lags behind at 238.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Chatham and 76.3% in Iwade. Gigabit availability stands at 91.6% in Chatham and 40% in Iwade.
Chatham is the faster of the two by 96% on average download speed (469 vs 239 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chatham is band C (score 72), ahead of Iwade's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Chatham and £1,061 in Iwade. 67.3% of homes in Chatham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Iwade.
Chatham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.3% reach band C or above, vs 66.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chatham has a population of 76,956 while Iwade has 4,533. Median household income is £32,388 in Chatham and £32,066 in Iwade. The median age is 42.4 in Chatham and 42.2 in Iwade. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Chatham and 59% in Iwade.
| Indicator | Chatham | Iwade |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,956 | 4,533 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,388 | £32,066 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.3% | 26.4% |
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