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Gillingham (Medway) vs Hadlow

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Gillingham (medway) wins on house prices with a 40% gap. For families, Gillingham (medway) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Gillingham (Medway)

£326,475

Hadlow

£542,959

Crime Rate

Gillingham (Medway)

0.3

Hadlow

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Gillingham (Medway)

96.3%

Hadlow

50.0%

Avg Download Speed

Gillingham (Medway)

479.7

Hadlow

256.1

EPC Rating

Gillingham (Medway)

71.3

Hadlow

69.7

Median Income

Gillingham (Medway)

£31,916

Hadlow

£35,128

Property in Hadlow commands an average of £542,959, compared with £326,475 in Gillingham (medway) – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Gillingham (medway) is a flat at £155,412, while in Hadlow it is a flat at £220,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 45% pricier in Hadlow (£872,000 vs £477,952).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Gillingham (medway) prices grew faster — 33% vs 27%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Gillingham (medway) and Hadlow at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families may prefer Gillingham (medway), where 96.3% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Hadlow. There are 33 schools in Gillingham (medway) and 2 in Hadlow.

Gillingham (Medway) School Inspection Breakdown

96.3% of 33 schools (25 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Hadlow School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricGillingham (Medway)Hadlow
Total Schools332
Primary251
Secondary81
% Top two bands96.3%50%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 479.7 Mbps in Gillingham (medway) and 256.1 Mbps in Hadlow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Gillingham (medway) and 80.8% in Hadlow. Gigabit availability stands at 95.3% in Gillingham (medway) and 44.5% in Hadlow.

Gillingham (medway) is the faster of the two by 87% on average download speed (480 vs 256 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Gillingham (medway) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Hadlow averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,042 in Gillingham (medway) and £1,322 in Hadlow. 66% of homes in Gillingham (medway) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Hadlow.

Gillingham (medway) has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,128 in Hadlow and £31,915.5 in Gillingham (medway). The median age is 41.7 in Gillingham (medway) and 44.3 in Hadlow. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Gillingham (medway) versus 68.9% in Hadlow. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Gillingham (medway) and 60% in Hadlow.

IndicatorGillingham (Medway)Hadlow
Population108,4853,168
Median Age41.744.3
Median Household Income£31,915.5£35,128
Employment Rate58.1%60%
Owner Occupied65.8%68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified24.6%37%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Gillingham (medway) and Hadlow?
Gillingham (medway) and Hadlow are approximately 14.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Gillingham (medway) or Hadlow?
Gillingham (medway) is cheaper, with an average house price of £326,475.
Is Gillingham (medway) or Hadlow safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Gillingham (medway) or Hadlow?
Gillingham (medway) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 96.3%.
Which has faster broadband, Gillingham (medway) or Hadlow?
Gillingham (medway) has faster average broadband at 479.7 Mbps.

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