Eastchurch vs Great Wakering
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Eastchurch offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Great Wakering has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Great Wakering edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eastchurch
£326,627
Great Wakering
£400,392
Crime Rate
Eastchurch
87.3
Great Wakering
43.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eastchurch
0.0%
Great Wakering
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Eastchurch
370.5
Great Wakering
463
EPC Rating
Eastchurch
72
Great Wakering
68.4
Median Income
Eastchurch
£31,675
Great Wakering
£36,071
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Eastchurch is £326,627, which is 18% less than Great Wakering at £400,392. The most affordable entry point in Eastchurch is a terraced at £208,133, while in Great Wakering it is a flat at £184,069.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Great Wakering (£324,853 vs £208,133).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Wakering prices grew faster — 34% vs -4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 43.5 offences per 1,000 people, Great Wakering is the safer of the two – 101% lower than Eastchurch's 87.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eastchurch is violent-crime, while in Great Wakering 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 EastGreat Wakering has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Eastchurch. Eastchurch has 1 schools in total, while Great Wakering has 2.
Eastchurch School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Wakering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eastchurch | Great Wakering |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Great Wakering offers faster average downloads at 463.0 Mbps, compared to 370.5 Mbps in Eastchurch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Eastchurch and 96.9% in Great Wakering. Gigabit availability stands at 66.5% in Eastchurch and 90.8% in Great Wakering.
Great Wakering is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (463 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Eastchurch are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Great Wakering. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,048 in Eastchurch and £1,169 in Great Wakering. 66.9% of homes in Eastchurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.4% in Great Wakering.
Eastchurch has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 53.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,070.5 in Great Wakering and £31,675 in Eastchurch. The median age is 42.6 in Eastchurch and 45.1 in Great Wakering. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Eastchurch and 57.2% in Great Wakering. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Eastchurch versus 70.9% in Great Wakering.
| Indicator | Eastchurch | Great Wakering |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,381 | 6,774 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,675 | £36,070.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.7% | 25% |
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