Bearsted vs Faversham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Faversham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 54% lower. Bearsted has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bearsted edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bearsted
£588,043
Faversham
£382,930
Crime Rate
Bearsted
0.1
Faversham
86.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bearsted
100.0%
Faversham
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bearsted
372.2
Faversham
324.4
EPC Rating
Bearsted
72
Faversham
71.5
Median Income
Bearsted
£32,367
Faversham
£32,162
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Bearsted commands an average of £588,043, compared with £382,930 in Faversham – a difference of 54%. The most affordable entry point in Bearsted is a flat at £295,600, while in Faversham it is a flat at £197,551.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in Bearsted (£295,600 vs £197,551).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bearsted prices grew faster — 52% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBearsted has a crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 86800% lower than Faversham at 86.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bearsted 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 Bearsted, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Faversham. There are 3 schools in Bearsted and 7 in Faversham.
Bearsted School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 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 | Bearsted | Faversham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 7 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 372.2 Mbps in Bearsted and 324.4 Mbps in Faversham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Bearsted and 83.8% in Faversham. Gigabit availability stands at 66.6% in Bearsted and 60.4% in Faversham.
Bearsted is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (372 vs 324 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bearsted, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Faversham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,100 in Bearsted and £1,105 in Faversham. 66.5% of homes in Bearsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Faversham.
Bearsted has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 65.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,367 in Bearsted and £32,161.7 in Faversham. The median age is 43.1 in Bearsted and 43 in Faversham. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Bearsted and 59% in Faversham. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Bearsted versus 66.9% in Faversham. Bearsted has a population of 8,349 and Faversham has 20,690.
| Indicator | Bearsted | Faversham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,349 | 20,690 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £32,367 | £32,161.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 27.9% |
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