Deal vs Hawkinge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Deal is about 12% cheaper on average. Hawkinge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Deal
£344,050
Hawkinge
£389,416
Crime Rate
Deal
78.1
Hawkinge
75.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Deal
100.0%
Hawkinge
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Deal
391.2
Hawkinge
311.7
EPC Rating
Deal
70
Hawkinge
70
Median Income
Deal
£33,352
Hawkinge
£33,115
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Deal is £344,050, which is 12% less than Hawkinge at £389,416. The most affordable entry point in Deal is a flat at £199,478, while in Hawkinge it is a flat at £199,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 9% pricier in Deal (£521,332 vs £479,210).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Deal prices grew faster — 31% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Hawkinge (75 per 1,000) compared to Deal (78.1 per 1,000), a 4% difference. The most common crime category in Deal is violent-crime, while in Hawkinge 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 data is not fully available for both Deal and Hawkinge. Deal has 7 schools and Hawkinge has 2 schools.
Deal School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hawkinge School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Deal | Hawkinge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 6 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Deal offers faster average downloads at 391.2 Mbps, compared to 311.7 Mbps in Hawkinge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Deal and 87.1% in Hawkinge. Gigabit availability stands at 74.7% in Deal and 57.2% in Hawkinge.
Deal is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (391 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Deal are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Hawkinge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Deal and £1,198 in Hawkinge. 61.7% of homes in Deal have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Hawkinge.
Hawkinge has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,352 in Deal and £33,114.5 in Hawkinge. The median age is 46.5 in Deal and 47 in Hawkinge. Employment rates stand at 53% in Deal and 52.6% in Hawkinge. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Deal versus 66% in Hawkinge.
| Indicator | Deal | Hawkinge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,992 | 7,935 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £33,352 | £33,114.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53% | 52.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27% | 27.2% |
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