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Ashford (Ashford) vs Faversham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.

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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

The 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 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.

Ashford (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.

MetricAshford (Ashford)Faversham
Total Schools237
Primary185
Secondary52
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAshford (Ashford)Faversham
Population81,60120,690
Median Age43.243
Median Household Income£32,443£32,161.7
Employment Rate59.6%59%
Owner Occupied66.4%66.9%
Degree-Level Qualified30.1%27.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashford (ashford) and Faversham?
Ashford (ashford) and Faversham are approximately 11.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashford (ashford) or Faversham?
Ashford (ashford) is cheaper, with an average house price of £250,000.
Is Ashford (ashford) or Faversham safer?
Ashford (ashford) has the lower crime rate at 66.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashford (ashford) or Faversham?
Ashford (ashford) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashford (ashford) or Faversham?
Ashford (ashford) has faster average broadband at 451.0 Mbps.

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