Aylesham vs Faversham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aylesham wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Aylesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesham
£343,767
Faversham
£382,930
Crime Rate
Aylesham
78.1
Faversham
86.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesham
100.0%
Faversham
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesham
221.8
Faversham
324.4
EPC Rating
Aylesham
71
Faversham
71.5
Median Income
Aylesham
£31,435
Faversham
£32,162
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Faversham commands an average of £382,930, compared with £343,767 in Aylesham – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Aylesham is a flat at £122,270, while in Faversham it is a flat at £197,551.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Faversham (£197,551 vs £122,270).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesham prices grew faster — 64% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Aylesham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 78.1 per 1,000 versus 86.9 per 1,000 in Faversham. The most common crime category in Aylesham 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 EastFamilies may prefer Aylesham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Faversham. There are 2 schools in Aylesham and 7 in Faversham.
Aylesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Aylesham | Faversham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 324.4 Mbps in Faversham and 221.8 Mbps in Aylesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.6% of premises in Aylesham and 83.8% in Faversham. Gigabit availability stands at 36.8% in Aylesham and 60.4% in Faversham.
Faversham is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (324 vs 222 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Faversham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Aylesham averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Aylesham and £1,105 in Faversham. 62.8% of homes in Aylesham 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 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,161.7 in Faversham and £31,435 in Aylesham. The median age is 45.4 in Aylesham and 43 in Faversham. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Aylesham versus 66.9% in Faversham. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Aylesham and 59% in Faversham.
| Indicator | Aylesham | Faversham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,788 | 20,690 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £31,435 | £32,161.7 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 27.9% |
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