Ashford (Ashford) vs Faversham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ashford (ashford) offers lower property prices by roughly 35%. Ashford (ashford) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford (ashford) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford (Ashford)
£250,000
Faversham
£382,930
Crime Rate
Ashford (Ashford)
66.7
Faversham
86.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford (Ashford)
100.0%
Faversham
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford (Ashford)
451
Faversham
324.4
EPC Rating
Ashford (Ashford)
70.5
Faversham
71.5
Median Income
Ashford (Ashford)
£32,443
Faversham
£32,162
House Prices (2024)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Ashford (ashford) is £250,000, which is 35% less than Faversham at £382,930.
Average Price by Property Type (2024)
Price Trend (11 Years)
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Ashford (ashford) (66.7 per 1,000) compared to Faversham (86.9 per 1,000), a 30% difference. The most common crime category in Ashford (ashford) is violent-crime, while in Faversham 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 EastAshford (ashford) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Faversham. Ashford (ashford) has 23 schools in total, while Faversham has 7.
Ashford (Ashford) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Faversham School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford (Ashford) | Faversham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 7 |
| Primary | 18 | 5 |
| Secondary | 5 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ashford (ashford) offers faster average downloads at 451.0 Mbps, compared to 324.4 Mbps in Faversham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Ashford (ashford) and 83.8% in Faversham. Gigabit availability stands at 87.1% in Ashford (ashford) and 60.4% in Faversham.
Ashford (ashford) is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (451 vs 324 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Faversham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Ashford (ashford). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,166 in Ashford (ashford) and £1,105 in Faversham. 64.2% of homes in Ashford (ashford) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Faversham.
Faversham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.9% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,443 in Ashford (ashford) and £32,161.7 in Faversham. The median age is 43.2 in Ashford (ashford) and 43 in Faversham. Employment rates stand at 59.6% in Ashford (ashford) and 59% in Faversham. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Ashford (ashford) versus 66.9% in Faversham.
| Indicator | Ashford (Ashford) | Faversham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,601 | 20,690 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £32,443 | £32,161.7 |
| Employment Rate | 59.6% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 27.9% |
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