Eastchurch vs Herne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Eastchurch offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. Herne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Herne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eastchurch
£326,627
Herne
£355,546
Crime Rate
Eastchurch
87.3
Herne
80.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eastchurch
0.0%
Herne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Eastchurch
370.5
Herne
426.4
EPC Rating
Eastchurch
72
Herne
72
Median Income
Eastchurch
£31,675
Herne
£29,518
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Eastchurch more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £326,627 versus £355,546 in Herne. The most affordable entry point in Eastchurch is a terraced at £208,133, while in Herne it is a flat at £164,413.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Herne (£302,038 vs £208,133).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Herne prices grew faster — 9% vs -4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 80 offences per 1,000 people, Herne is the safer of the two – 9% lower than Eastchurch's 87.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eastchurch is violent-crime, while in Herne 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 favours Herne: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in Eastchurch.
Eastchurch School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Herne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eastchurch | Herne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Herne enjoy 426.4 Mbps on average, while Eastchurch lags behind at 370.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Eastchurch and 97.1% in Herne. Gigabit availability stands at 66.5% in Eastchurch and 82.7% in Herne.
Herne is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (426 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Eastchurch is band C (score 72), ahead of Herne's band C (score 72). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,048 in Eastchurch and £1,097 in Herne. 66.9% of homes in Eastchurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Herne.
Eastchurch has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Eastchurch has a population of 3,381 while Herne has 7,235. Median household income is £31,675 in Eastchurch and £29,518 in Herne. The median age is 42.6 in Eastchurch and 44.3 in Herne. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Eastchurch and 49.8% in Herne.
| Indicator | Eastchurch | Herne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,381 | 7,235 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,675 | £29,518 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 49.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.7% | 33.1% |
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