Dymchurch vs Tenterden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Tenterden offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Tenterden has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Dymchurch
£568,189
Tenterden
£523,110
Crime Rate
Dymchurch
74.9
Tenterden
66.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dymchurch
N/A
Tenterden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dymchurch
199.8
Tenterden
315.9
EPC Rating
Dymchurch
70.1
Tenterden
70.5
Median Income
Dymchurch
£32,877
Tenterden
£32,443
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Tenterden more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £523,110 versus £568,189 in Dymchurch. The most affordable entry point in Dymchurch is a flat at £201,000, while in Tenterden it is a flat at £283,850.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Tenterden (£652,499 vs £389,519).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dymchurch prices grew faster — 104% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 66.6 offences per 1,000 people, Tenterden is the safer of the two – 12% lower than Dymchurch's 74.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dymchurch is violent-crime, while in Tenterden 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 Tenterden. Dymchurch has 1 schools and Tenterden has 4 schools.
Dymchurch School Inspection Breakdown
Tenterden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dymchurch | Tenterden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Tenterden enjoy 315.9 Mbps on average, while Dymchurch lags behind at 199.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.1% of premises in Dymchurch and 87.1% in Tenterden. Gigabit availability stands at 32.1% in Dymchurch and 58.1% in Tenterden.
Tenterden is the faster of the two by 58% on average download speed (316 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Tenterden is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Dymchurch's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Dymchurch and £1,166 in Tenterden. 63.6% of homes in Dymchurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Tenterden.
Tenterden has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Dymchurch has a population of 3,097 while Tenterden has 7,775. Median household income is £32,877 in Dymchurch and £32,443 in Tenterden. The median age is 47.5 in Dymchurch and 43.2 in Tenterden. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Dymchurch and 59.6% in Tenterden.
| Indicator | Dymchurch | Tenterden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,097 | 7,775 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,877 | £32,443 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 59.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 30.1% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Dymchurch and Tenterden?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Dymchurch or Tenterden?
Is Dymchurch or Tenterden safer?
Which has better schools, Dymchurch or Tenterden?
Which has faster broadband, Dymchurch or Tenterden?
Keep exploring