Chatham vs Kings Hill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chatham is about 41% cheaper on average. Chatham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kings Hill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatham
£321,268
Kings Hill
£546,021
Crime Rate
Chatham
0.3
Kings Hill
12.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatham
91.3%
Kings Hill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatham
468.9
Kings Hill
371.6
EPC Rating
Chatham
72
Kings Hill
73.3
Median Income
Chatham
£32,388
Kings Hill
£32,641
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Chatham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £321,268 versus £546,021 in Kings Hill. The most affordable entry point in Chatham is a flat at £177,530, while in Kings Hill it is a flat at £298,893.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Kings Hill (£298,893 vs £177,530).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chatham prices grew faster — 44% vs -16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Chatham (0.3 per 1,000) compared to Kings Hill (12.2 per 1,000), a 3967% difference. The most common crime category in Chatham is violent-crime, while in Kings Hill 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 Kings Hill: 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.
Kings Hill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatham | Kings Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 27 | 3 |
| Primary | 20 | 3 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chatham enjoy 468.9 Mbps on average, while Kings Hill lags behind at 371.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Chatham and 92.5% in Kings Hill. Gigabit availability stands at 91.6% in Chatham and 69.9% in Kings Hill.
Chatham is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (469 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Kings Hill is band C (score 73.3), ahead of Chatham's band C (score 72). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Chatham and £1,084 in Kings Hill. 67.3% of homes in Chatham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.3% in Kings Hill.
Kings Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 70.3% reach band C or above, vs 67.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chatham has a population of 76,956 while Kings Hill has 9,963. Median household income is £32,641 in Kings Hill and £32,388 in Chatham. The median age is 42.4 in Chatham and 43.4 in Kings Hill. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Chatham and 61.1% in Kings Hill.
| Indicator | Chatham | Kings Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,956 | 9,963 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,388 | £32,641 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.3% | 32.5% |
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