Eastchurch vs Iwade
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Eastchurch offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. Iwade has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Iwade edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eastchurch
£326,627
Iwade
£362,802
Crime Rate
Eastchurch
87.3
Iwade
86.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eastchurch
0.0%
Iwade
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Eastchurch
370.5
Iwade
238.9
EPC Rating
Eastchurch
72
Iwade
71.5
Median Income
Eastchurch
£31,675
Iwade
£32,066
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Eastchurch more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £326,627 versus £362,802 in Iwade. The most affordable entry point in Eastchurch is a terraced at £208,133, while in Iwade it is a flat at £193,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Iwade (£303,987 vs £208,133).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Iwade prices grew faster — 37% vs -4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 86.7 offences per 1,000 people, Iwade is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Eastchurch's 87.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eastchurch is violent-crime, while in Iwade 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 Iwade: 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.
Iwade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eastchurch | Iwade |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Eastchurch enjoy 370.5 Mbps on average, while Iwade lags behind at 238.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Eastchurch and 76.3% in Iwade. Gigabit availability stands at 66.5% in Eastchurch and 40% in Iwade.
Eastchurch is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (371 vs 239 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Eastchurch is band C (score 72), ahead of Iwade's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,048 in Eastchurch and £1,061 in Iwade. 66.9% of homes in Eastchurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Iwade.
Eastchurch has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 66.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Eastchurch has a population of 3,381 while Iwade has 4,533. Median household income is £32,066 in Iwade and £31,675 in Eastchurch. The median age is 42.6 in Eastchurch and 42.2 in Iwade. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Eastchurch and 59% in Iwade.
| Indicator | Eastchurch | Iwade |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,381 | 4,533 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,675 | £32,066 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.7% | 26.4% |
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