Dover vs Dymchurch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Dover wins on house prices with a 52% gap. Dymchurch has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Dover
£272,408
Dymchurch
£568,189
Crime Rate
Dover
78.1
Dymchurch
74.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dover
92.3%
Dymchurch
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Dover
376.1
Dymchurch
199.8
EPC Rating
Dover
70
Dymchurch
70.1
Median Income
Dover
£33,352
Dymchurch
£32,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Dymchurch commands an average of £568,189, compared with £272,408 in Dover – a difference of 52%. The most affordable entry point in Dover is a flat at £154,910, while in Dymchurch it is a flat at £201,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 35% pricier in Dymchurch (£326,250 vs £211,880).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dymchurch prices grew faster — 104% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Dymchurch experience less crime overall, with a rate of 74.9 per 1,000 versus 78.1 per 1,000 in Dover. The most common crime category in Dover is violent-crime, while in Dymchurch 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 Dover and Dymchurch. Dover has 17 schools and Dymchurch has 1 schools.
Dover School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dymchurch School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Dover | Dymchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 1 |
| Primary | 13 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 92.3% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 376.1 Mbps in Dover and 199.8 Mbps in Dymchurch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Dover and 78.1% in Dymchurch. Gigabit availability stands at 71% in Dover and 32.1% in Dymchurch.
Dover is the faster of the two by 88% on average download speed (376 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Dymchurch leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Dover averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Dover and £1,184 in Dymchurch. 61.7% of homes in Dover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Dymchurch.
Dymchurch has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,352 in Dover and £32,877 in Dymchurch. The median age is 46.5 in Dover and 47.5 in Dymchurch. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Dover versus 65.8% in Dymchurch. Employment rates stand at 53% in Dover and 52.2% in Dymchurch.
| Indicator | Dover | Dymchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,349 | 3,097 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,352 | £32,877 |
| Employment Rate | 53% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27% | 27.4% |
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