Faversham vs Greenhill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Greenhill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% lower. Greenhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Greenhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Faversham
£382,930
Greenhill
£298,078
Crime Rate
Faversham
86.9
Greenhill
80.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Faversham
83.3%
Greenhill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Faversham
324.4
Greenhill
426.4
EPC Rating
Faversham
71.5
Greenhill
72
Median Income
Faversham
£32,162
Greenhill
£29,518
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £298,078, Greenhill undercuts Faversham (£382,930) by around 28% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Faversham is a flat at £197,551, while in Greenhill it is a flat at £146,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 48% pricier in Faversham (£554,917 vs £375,375).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Faversham prices grew faster — 27% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastGreenhill has a crime rate of 80 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% lower than Faversham at 86.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Faversham is violent-crime, while in Greenhill 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 Greenhill, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Faversham School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Greenhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Faversham | Greenhill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Greenhill averages 426.4 Mbps – ahead of Faversham's 324.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.8% of premises in Faversham and 97.1% in Greenhill. Gigabit availability stands at 60.4% in Faversham and 82.7% in Greenhill.
Greenhill is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (426 vs 324 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Greenhill leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Faversham averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,105 in Faversham and £1,097 in Greenhill. 65.9% of homes in Faversham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Greenhill.
Faversham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.9% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,161.7 in Faversham and £29,518 in Greenhill. The median age is 43 in Faversham and 44.3 in Greenhill. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Faversham versus 64.8% in Greenhill. Employment rates stand at 59% in Faversham and 49.8% in Greenhill.
| Indicator | Faversham | Greenhill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,690 | 7,037 |
| Median Age | 43 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,161.7 | £29,518 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 49.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 33.1% |
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