Hawkinge vs Hythe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hythe offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Hawkinge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Hawkinge
£389,416
Hythe
£332,015
Crime Rate
Hawkinge
75.0
Hythe
75.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hawkinge
N/A
Hythe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hawkinge
311.7
Hythe
406.2
EPC Rating
Hawkinge
70
Hythe
70.1
Median Income
Hawkinge
£33,115
Hythe
£32,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Hythe more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £332,015 versus £389,416 in Hawkinge. The most affordable entry point in Hawkinge is a flat at £199,875, while in Hythe it is a flat at £266,614.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Hythe (£266,614 vs £199,875).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hythe prices grew faster — 52% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 75 offences per 1,000 people, Hawkinge is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Hythe's 75 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hawkinge is violent-crime, while in Hythe 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 Hawkinge and Hythe. Hawkinge has 2 schools and Hythe has 4 schools.
Hawkinge School Inspection Breakdown
Hythe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hawkinge | Hythe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hythe enjoy 406.2 Mbps on average, while Hawkinge lags behind at 311.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Hawkinge and 92.2% in Hythe. Gigabit availability stands at 57.2% in Hawkinge and 79% in Hythe.
Hythe is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (406 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hythe is band C (score 70.1), ahead of Hawkinge's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,198 in Hawkinge and £1,184 in Hythe. 62.6% of homes in Hawkinge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Hythe.
Hythe has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hawkinge has a population of 7,935 while Hythe has 14,382. Median household income is £33,114.5 in Hawkinge and £32,877 in Hythe. The median age is 47 in Hawkinge and 47.5 in Hythe. Employment rates stand at 52.6% in Hawkinge and 52.2% in Hythe.
| Indicator | Hawkinge | Hythe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,935 | 14,382 |
| Median Age | 47 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,114.5 | £32,877 |
| Employment Rate | 52.6% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 27.4% |
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