Faversham vs Whitstable
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Faversham is about 12% cheaper on average. Whitstable has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Whitstable edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Faversham
£382,930
Whitstable
£436,260
Crime Rate
Faversham
86.9
Whitstable
80.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Faversham
83.3%
Whitstable
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Faversham
324.4
Whitstable
396.7
EPC Rating
Faversham
71.5
Whitstable
72
Median Income
Faversham
£32,162
Whitstable
£29,518
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Faversham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £382,930 versus £436,260 in Whitstable. The most affordable entry point in Faversham is a flat at £197,551, while in Whitstable it is a flat at £223,946.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Whitstable (£409,048 vs £325,455).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Faversham prices grew faster — 27% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 80.3 offences per 1,000 people, Whitstable is the safer of the two – 8% lower than Faversham's 86.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Faversham is violent-crime, while in Whitstable 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 EastSchool quality favours Whitstable: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Faversham.
Faversham School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whitstable School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Faversham | Whitstable |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 8 |
| Primary | 5 | 7 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Whitstable enjoy 396.7 Mbps on average, while Faversham lags behind at 324.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.8% of premises in Faversham and 97.8% in Whitstable. Gigabit availability stands at 60.4% in Faversham and 75.6% in Whitstable.
Whitstable is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (397 vs 324 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Whitstable is band C (score 72), ahead of Faversham's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,105 in Faversham and £1,097 in Whitstable. 65.9% of homes in Faversham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Whitstable.
Faversham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.9% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Faversham has a population of 20,690 while Whitstable has 32,185. Median household income is £32,161.7 in Faversham and £29,518 in Whitstable. The median age is 43 in Faversham and 44.3 in Whitstable. Employment rates stand at 59% in Faversham and 49.8% in Whitstable.
| Indicator | Faversham | Whitstable |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,690 | 32,185 |
| 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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