Aylesford
Kent
The short answer
Residents enjoy a pleasant, village-like atmosphere with a strong local community and access to green spaces along the Medway. However, the commute to Chatham station requires a car, and journey times into London, though direct, are not the quickest.
Key stats
Schools
- OutstandingMaidstone Grammar School for Girls2.7 miles away · Grammar
- OutstandingInvicta Grammar School3.8 miles away · Grammar
- UnratedMaidstone Grammar School4 miles away · Grammar
- GoodThe Rochester Grammar School5.1 miles away · Grammar
- OutstandingValley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford0.4 miles away
- OutstandingAllington Primary School1.8 miles away
- OutstandingBower Grove School2.8 miles away
- OutstandingThe Discovery School2.8 miles away
- GoodDitton Infant School0.5 miles away
- GoodBrookfield Infant School0.9 miles away
Property market
Median sale band by property type, based on Land Registry transactions in a 3-mile radius.
- Flat/Maisonette · ME14 2FJ£204,000
- Terraced · ME14 2QJ£310,000
- Semi-detached · ME6 5SP£360,000
Well-known pubs nearby
- Kilnbarn0.6 mi
- Bricklayers Arms0.7 mi
- The Chequers Inn0.8 mi
- The Monk's Head0.8 mi
- George Inn0.8 mi
Green space nearby
- Kilnbarn Recreation Ground0.6 mi
- Ditton Quarry Nature Reserve0.8 mi
- Ferryfields Recreation Ground0.8 mi
Lifestyle at a glance
Counts and scores only — named venues for restaurants and arts/culture aren't tracked yet, unlike pubs and green space above.
Practicalities
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