Eastchurch vs Faversham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Eastchurch is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. Faversham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Faversham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eastchurch
£326,627
Faversham
£382,930
Crime Rate
Eastchurch
87.3
Faversham
86.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eastchurch
0.0%
Faversham
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Eastchurch
370.5
Faversham
324.4
EPC Rating
Eastchurch
72
Faversham
71.5
Median Income
Eastchurch
£31,675
Faversham
£32,162
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Faversham commands an average of £382,930, compared with £326,627 in Eastchurch – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Eastchurch is a terraced at £208,133, while in Faversham it is a flat at £197,551.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Faversham (£325,455 vs £208,133).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Faversham prices grew faster — 27% vs -4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastFaversham has a crime rate of 86.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Eastchurch at 87.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eastchurch 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 Faversham, where 83.3% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in Eastchurch. There are 1 schools in Eastchurch and 7 in Faversham.
Eastchurch School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 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 | Eastchurch | Faversham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 370.5 Mbps in Eastchurch and 324.4 Mbps in Faversham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Eastchurch and 83.8% in Faversham. Gigabit availability stands at 66.5% in Eastchurch and 60.4% in Faversham.
Eastchurch is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (371 vs 324 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Eastchurch leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Faversham averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,048 in Eastchurch and £1,105 in Faversham. 66.9% of homes in Eastchurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Faversham.
Eastchurch has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 65.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,161.7 in Faversham and £31,675 in Eastchurch. The median age is 42.6 in Eastchurch and 43 in Faversham. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Eastchurch versus 66.9% in Faversham. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Eastchurch and 59% in Faversham.
| Indicator | Eastchurch | Faversham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,381 | 20,690 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £31,675 | £32,161.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.7% | 27.9% |
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