Dymchurch vs Hawkinge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hawkinge wins on house prices with a 46% gap. Dymchurch has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Dymchurch
£568,189
Hawkinge
£389,416
Crime Rate
Dymchurch
74.9
Hawkinge
75.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dymchurch
N/A
Hawkinge
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Dymchurch
199.8
Hawkinge
311.7
EPC Rating
Dymchurch
70.1
Hawkinge
70
Median Income
Dymchurch
£32,877
Hawkinge
£33,115
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £389,416, Hawkinge undercuts Dymchurch (£568,189) by around 46% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Dymchurch is a flat at £201,000, while in Hawkinge it is a flat at £199,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Hawkinge (£479,210 vs £389,519).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dymchurch prices grew faster — 104% vs 21%.
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 Hawkinge. The most common crime category in Dymchurch 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 Dymchurch and Hawkinge. Dymchurch has 1 schools and Hawkinge has 2 schools.
Dymchurch School Inspection Breakdown
Hawkinge School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Dymchurch | Hawkinge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Hawkinge averages 311.7 Mbps – ahead of Dymchurch's 199.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.1% of premises in Dymchurch and 87.1% in Hawkinge. Gigabit availability stands at 32.1% in Dymchurch and 57.2% in Hawkinge.
Hawkinge is the faster of the two by 56% on average download speed (312 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Dymchurch leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Hawkinge averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Dymchurch and £1,198 in Hawkinge. 63.6% of homes in Dymchurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Hawkinge.
Dymchurch has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,114.5 in Hawkinge and £32,877 in Dymchurch. The median age is 47.5 in Dymchurch and 47 in Hawkinge. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Dymchurch versus 66% in Hawkinge. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Dymchurch and 52.6% in Hawkinge.
| Indicator | Dymchurch | Hawkinge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,097 | 7,935 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £32,877 | £33,114.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 52.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.2% |
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