Dymchurch vs Lydd
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Lydd is about 113% cheaper on average. Dymchurch has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Dymchurch
£568,189
Lydd
£267,336
Crime Rate
Dymchurch
74.9
Lydd
75.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dymchurch
N/A
Lydd
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dymchurch
199.8
Lydd
199.8
EPC Rating
Dymchurch
70.1
Lydd
70.1
Median Income
Dymchurch
£32,877
Lydd
£32,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Lydd more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £267,336 versus £568,189 in Dymchurch. The most affordable entry point in Dymchurch is a flat at £201,000, while in Lydd it is a flat at £161,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 46% pricier in Dymchurch (£326,250 vs £222,816).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dymchurch prices grew faster — 104% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 74.9 offences per 1,000 people, Dymchurch is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Lydd's 75.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dymchurch is violent-crime, while in Lydd 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 Lydd. Dymchurch has 1 schools and Lydd has 1 schools.
Dymchurch School Inspection Breakdown
Lydd School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dymchurch | Lydd |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Dymchurch enjoy 199.8 Mbps on average, while Lydd lags behind at 199.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.1% of premises in Dymchurch and 78.1% in Lydd. Gigabit availability stands at 32.1% in Dymchurch and 32.1% in Lydd.
Dymchurch is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (200 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Dymchurch is band C (score 70.1), ahead of Lydd's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Dymchurch and £1,184 in Lydd. 63.6% of homes in Dymchurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Lydd.
Dymchurch has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Dymchurch has a population of 3,097 while Lydd has 3,911. Median household income is £32,877 in Dymchurch and £32,877 in Lydd. The median age is 47.5 in Dymchurch and 47.5 in Lydd. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Dymchurch and 52.2% in Lydd.
| Indicator | Dymchurch | Lydd |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,097 | 3,911 |
| 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% |
Location
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