Dymchurch vs Folkestone
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Folkestone wins on house prices with a 71% gap. Dymchurch has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Dymchurch
£568,189
Folkestone
£332,015
Crime Rate
Dymchurch
74.9
Folkestone
75.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dymchurch
N/A
Folkestone
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dymchurch
199.8
Folkestone
368.6
EPC Rating
Dymchurch
70.1
Folkestone
70.1
Median Income
Dymchurch
£32,877
Folkestone
£32,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £332,015, Folkestone undercuts Dymchurch (£568,189) by around 71% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Dymchurch is a flat at £201,000, while in Folkestone it is a flat at £266,614.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 33% pricier in Folkestone (£582,530 vs £389,519).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dymchurch prices grew faster — 104% vs 52%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Dymchurch experience less crime overall, with a rate of 74.9 per 1,000 versus 75 per 1,000 in Folkestone. The most common crime category in Dymchurch is violent-crime, while in Folkestone 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 Dymchurch and Folkestone. Dymchurch has 1 schools and Folkestone has 19 schools.
Dymchurch School Inspection Breakdown
Folkestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dymchurch | Folkestone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 19 |
| Primary | 1 | 15 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Folkestone averages 368.6 Mbps – ahead of Dymchurch's 199.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.1% of premises in Dymchurch and 98.1% in Folkestone. Gigabit availability stands at 32.1% in Dymchurch and 68.8% in Folkestone.
Folkestone is the faster of the two by 84% on average download speed (369 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Dymchurch, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Folkestone. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Dymchurch and £1,184 in Folkestone. 63.6% of homes in Dymchurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Folkestone.
Dymchurch has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,877 in Dymchurch and £32,877 in Folkestone. The median age is 47.5 in Dymchurch and 47.5 in Folkestone. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Dymchurch and 52.2% in Folkestone. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Dymchurch versus 65.8% in Folkestone. Dymchurch has a population of 3,097 and Folkestone has 51,987.
| Indicator | Dymchurch | Folkestone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,097 | 51,987 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,877 | £32,877 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.4% |
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