Area guide · Swale

Living in Faversham

A snapshot of life in Faversham, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Faversham is a town in Swale, South East with a population of 20,690. The average house price is £382,930 and the overall crime rate is 86.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Faversham ranks

Population

20,690

Avg House Price

£382,930

Crime Rate

86.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

83.3%

Avg Download Speed

324 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,161.7

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Faversham's detached homes (£554,917) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£197,551).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Faversham prices have risen 27% over the last 9 years (£302,339 → £382,930).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£554,917	£520,000	120
Semi-Detached	£381,623	£356,250	140
Terraced	£325,455	£305,000	152
Flat	£197,551	£182,500	54

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Faversham is 86.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Faversham: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	7
Primary	5
Secondary	2
% Top two bands	83.3%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Bysing Wood Primary School	Primary	Good
Davington Primary School	Primary	Good
Ethelbert Road Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Ospringe Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School	Secondary	Good
St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
The Abbey School	Secondary	Inadequate

Broadband & Connectivity

Faversham averages 324 Mbps — 224% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Faversham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.5
% Rated C or Above	65.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,105

Demographics & Economy

Population	20,690
Median Age	43
Median Household Income	£32,161.7
Employment Rate	59%
Owner Occupied	66.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	27.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Faversham?

The average house price in Faversham is £382,930 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Faversham?

The most affordable entry point in Faversham is a flat, with an average price of £197,551.

Is Faversham a safe place to live?

Faversham has a recorded crime rate of 86.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Faversham?

Faversham has 7 schools in total, with 83.3% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Faversham?

Average broadband download speeds in Faversham are around 324 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 83.8% of premises.

How big is Faversham?

Faversham is a settlement in Swale with a population of approximately 20,690.

Most compared with

How does Faversham stack up against its neighbours?

Ashford (Ashford)

Faversham

House price: £250,000 · £382,930
Crime rate: 66.7 · 86.9
Distance: 11.8 mi

Aylesham

Faversham

House price: £343,767 · £382,930
Crime rate: 78.1 · 86.9
Distance: 14.8 mi

Bearsted

Faversham

House price: £588,043 · £382,930
Crime rate: 0.1 · 86.9
Distance: 14.0 mi

Canterbury

Faversham

House price: £454,813 · £382,930
Crime rate: 80.2 · 86.9
Distance: 8.8 mi

Chartham

Faversham

House price: £346,417 · £382,930
Crime rate: 80.1 · 86.9
Distance: 7.1 mi

Eastchurch

Faversham

House price: £326,627 · £382,930
Crime rate: 87.3 · 86.9
Distance: 6.1 mi

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