Faversham vs Gillingham (Medway)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Gillingham (medway) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Gillingham (medway) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Gillingham (medway) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Faversham
£382,930
Gillingham (Medway)
£326,475
Crime Rate
Faversham
86.9
Gillingham (Medway)
0.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Faversham
83.3%
Gillingham (Medway)
96.3%
Avg Download Speed
Faversham
324.4
Gillingham (Medway)
479.7
EPC Rating
Faversham
71.5
Gillingham (Medway)
71.3
Median Income
Faversham
£32,162
Gillingham (Medway)
£31,916
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £326,475, Gillingham (medway) undercuts Faversham (£382,930) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Faversham is a flat at £197,551, while in Gillingham (medway) it is a flat at £155,412.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Faversham (£197,551 vs £155,412).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gillingham (medway) prices grew faster — 33% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastGillingham (medway) has a crime rate of 0.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28867% lower than Faversham at 86.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Faversham is violent-crime, while in Gillingham (medway) 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 EastOf the 7 schools in Faversham, 83.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Gillingham (medway), which has 33 schools, the figure is 96.3%.
Faversham School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gillingham (Medway) School Inspection Breakdown
96.3% of 33 schools (25 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Faversham | Gillingham (Medway) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 33 |
| Primary | 5 | 25 |
| Secondary | 2 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 96.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Gillingham (medway) averages 479.7 Mbps – ahead of Faversham's 324.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.8% of premises in Faversham and 98.1% in Gillingham (medway). Gigabit availability stands at 60.4% in Faversham and 95.3% in Gillingham (medway).
Gillingham (medway) is the faster of the two by 48% on average download speed (480 vs 324 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Faversham, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 71.3 (band C) in Gillingham (medway). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,105 in Faversham and £1,042 in Gillingham (medway). 65.9% of homes in Faversham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Gillingham (medway).
Gillingham (medway) has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 65.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,161.7 in Faversham and £31,915.5 in Gillingham (medway). The median age is 43 in Faversham and 41.7 in Gillingham (medway). Employment rates stand at 59% in Faversham and 58.1% in Gillingham (medway). Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Faversham versus 65.8% in Gillingham (medway). Faversham has a population of 20,690 and Gillingham (medway) has 108,485.
| Indicator | Faversham | Gillingham (Medway) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,690 | 108,485 |
| Median Age | 43 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £32,161.7 | £31,915.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 24.6% |
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