Town comparison
Hythe vs Lydd
Which is better to live in? 11.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Lydd wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Hythe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hythe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hythe
£332,015
Lydd
£267,336
Crime Rate
Hythe
75.0
Lydd
75.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hythe
100.0%
Lydd
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hythe
406.2
Lydd
199.8
EPC Rating
Hythe
70.1
Lydd
70.1
Median Income
Hythe
£32,877
Lydd
£32,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £267,336, Lydd undercuts Hythe (£332,015) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Hythe is a flat at £266,614, while in Lydd it is a flat at £161,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 65% pricier in Hythe (£582,530 vs £352,692).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hythe prices grew faster — 52% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Hythe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75 per 1,000 versus 75.4 per 1,000 in Lydd. The most common crime category in Hythe is violent-crime, while in Lydd 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 EastOf the 4 schools in Hythe, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Lydd, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Hythe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lydd School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hythe | Lydd |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Hythe averages 406.2 Mbps – ahead of Lydd's 199.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.2% of premises in Hythe and 78.1% in Lydd. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Hythe and 32.1% in Lydd.
Hythe is the faster of the two by 103% on average download speed (406 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hythe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Lydd averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Hythe and £1,184 in Lydd. 63.6% of homes in Hythe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Lydd.
Hythe has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,877 in Hythe and £32,877 in Lydd. The median age is 47.5 in Hythe and 47.5 in Lydd. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Hythe versus 65.8% in Lydd. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Hythe and 52.2% in Lydd.
| Indicator | Hythe | Lydd |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,382 | 3,911 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,877 | £32,877 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.4% |
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