Dover vs Hawkinge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Dover is about 30% cheaper on average. Hawkinge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Dover
£272,408
Hawkinge
£389,416
Crime Rate
Dover
78.1
Hawkinge
75.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dover
92.3%
Hawkinge
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Dover
376.1
Hawkinge
311.7
EPC Rating
Dover
70
Hawkinge
70
Median Income
Dover
£33,352
Hawkinge
£33,115
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Dover is £272,408, which is 30% less than Hawkinge at £389,416. The most affordable entry point in Dover is a flat at £154,910, while in Hawkinge it is a flat at £199,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Hawkinge (£296,972 vs £211,880).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dover prices grew faster — 34% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 75 offences per 1,000 people, Hawkinge is the safer of the two – 4% lower than Dover's 78.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dover 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 Dover and Hawkinge. Dover has 17 schools and Hawkinge has 2 schools.
Dover School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hawkinge School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Dover | Hawkinge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 92.3% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dover offers faster average downloads at 376.1 Mbps, compared to 311.7 Mbps in Hawkinge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Dover and 87.1% in Hawkinge. Gigabit availability stands at 71% in Dover and 57.2% in Hawkinge.
Dover is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (376 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Dover 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 Dover and £1,198 in Hawkinge. 61.7% of homes in Dover 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 Dover and £33,114.5 in Hawkinge. The median age is 46.5 in Dover and 47 in Hawkinge. Employment rates stand at 53% in Dover and 52.6% in Hawkinge. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Dover versus 66% in Hawkinge.
| Indicator | Dover | Hawkinge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,349 | 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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