Dymchurch vs Rye
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Rye is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Rye has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Dymchurch
£568,189
Rye
£485,819
Crime Rate
Dymchurch
74.9
Rye
58.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dymchurch
N/A
Rye
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dymchurch
199.8
Rye
334.9
EPC Rating
Dymchurch
70.1
Rye
69.1
Median Income
Dymchurch
£32,877
Rye
£31,535
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £485,819, Rye undercuts Dymchurch (£568,189) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Dymchurch is a flat at £201,000, while in Rye it is a flat at £211,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Rye (£621,266 vs £389,519).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dymchurch prices grew faster — 104% vs 49%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastRye has a crime rate of 58.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 28% lower than Dymchurch at 74.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dymchurch is violent-crime, while in Rye 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 Rye. Dymchurch has 1 schools and Rye has 2 schools.
Dymchurch School Inspection Breakdown
Rye School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dymchurch | Rye |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Rye averages 334.9 Mbps – ahead of Dymchurch's 199.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.1% of premises in Dymchurch and 92% in Rye. Gigabit availability stands at 32.1% in Dymchurch and 61.9% in Rye.
Rye is the faster of the two by 68% on average download speed (335 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Dymchurch leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Rye averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Dymchurch and £1,259 in Rye. 63.6% of homes in Dymchurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Rye.
Dymchurch has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,877 in Dymchurch and £31,534.5 in Rye. The median age is 47.5 in Dymchurch and 50.2 in Rye. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Dymchurch versus 69.2% in Rye. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Dymchurch and 50% in Rye.
| Indicator | Dymchurch | Rye |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,097 | 4,888 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 50.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,877 | £31,534.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 50% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 28.6% |
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