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Faversham West

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About

Faversham West covers the western side of Faversham town in the borough of Swale, Kent. The area is largely residential, with a mix of terraced streets and post-war housing served by small parades of shops, primary schools and community centres. There are playing fields and allotments used by local groups, and short trips connect the area to the A2 and M2 for road links. The town’s railway line runs close enough to be part of daily life, shaping commuting patterns and local traffic routes.

Community life in Faversham West links closely to the wider town. Independent retailers and pubs draw people toward the centre, where the Shepherd Neame brewery has brewed in Faversham since 1698 and remains part of the town’s trade and employment. Local councils and resident groups organise events and conservation work in green spaces, and older street patterns reflect the town’s long history of market and craft activity rather than large-scale redevelopment.

Area overview

On average Faversham West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Faversham West is £60,918 per year. There are 4 schools in Faversham West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Faversham West is home to around 8,973 people, with a population density of about 1,485.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Faversham West Population
8,973
Population density
1,485.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.22(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.42(+145%)
Vehicle crime
7.47(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.13(+11%)
Shoplifting
6.8(-15%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,282
92.3%
Other White
266
2.96%
Irish
58
0.65%
Other
53
0.59%
African
42
0.47%
Total population: 8,973

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,237
30.88%
No qualifications
1,430
19.74%
Level 3 (A level)
1,127
15.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,088
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
740
10.21%
Total 16+ residents: 7,245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,427
38.27%
Owns with a mortgage
1,199
32.15%
Other social rented
532
14.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
375
10.06%
Social rents from council
78
2.09%
Total households: 3,729

Property prices in Faversham West

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Faversham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £715,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Faversham West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Faversham West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£495,000
Flats10£175,500
Semi-Detached58£340,000
Terraced39£340,000

10 years median price trend in Faversham West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Faversham West.

All postcodes in Faversham West

ME138TH

The Mount

ME137FL

Barrel Lane

ME138GL

Brogdale Close

ME137RT

Curtis Way

ME137FF

Bunting Close

ME137SU

Monks Close

ME137FJ

Alder Close

ME137FZ

Breeze Meadow

ME137PG

St Nicholas Road

ME137SG

Cremer Place

ME138GY

Brigden Gardens

ME138RL

Capel Road

ME138SL

London Road

ME137FU

Guncotton Drive

ME137PF

St Pauls Avenue

ME137PS

Arthur Salmon Close

ME137TW

Oare Road

ME138UD

Mutton Lane

ME138ZE

Watling

ME138QX

Cavour Road

ME138SX

Brogdale Road

ME138UU

Jupiter Grove

ME137RJ

Bysing Wood Road

ME137SQ

The Larches

ME137TS

Ham Road

ME137XG

Oare Road

ME137LF

Admiralty Close

ME137LG

Ospringe Road

ME137PJ

Lindfield Cottages

ME137UX

Press House Drive

ME137QB

The Leas

ME137NU

Lower Road

ME137PU

Hazebrouck Road

ME137SS

Stephens Close

ME137UL

Feaver Drive

ME138SF

Kingsnorth Road

ME138SW

Concorde Street

ME137FS

Evers Road

ME138FP

Millers Row

ME137GN

Sumpter Way

ME137XB

Serpentine Road

ME137FQ

Brimstone Drive

ME130AF

Brogdale Place

ME137NT

Sumpter Way

ME138TU

Water Lane

ME138YS

Tettenhall Way

ME137PZ

Hazebrouck Road

ME138LZ

Rose Terrace

ME138TL

Ospringe Street

ME138UH

Mutton Lane

ME138XR

Beaumont Davey Close

ME138YU

Winter Gem Lane

ME137GX

Brenchley Way

ME137NN

Lower Road

ME137QZ

Hazebrouck Road

ME137RU

West Street

ME137SR

Old Gate Road

ME137WB

Whiting Crescent

ME138US

Jenetting Close

ME137FE

Lakeside Avenue

ME138YQ

Tettenhall Way

ME137GT

Windmill Lane

ME137PL

Wallers Road

ME138RW

Cambridge Road

ME137NQ

Lower Road

ME138LY

Canterbury Road

ME137GS

Breeze Meadow

ME137NE

Lower Road

ME137NP

Grove Place

ME137RR

Barnes Close

ME137RX

Stonebridge Way

ME137SZ

Willement Road

ME137UZ

Gunnery Road

ME138LR

Cherry Tree Cottages

ME138SN

London Road

ME137SA

Millstream Close

ME137LZ

South Road

ME137QU

Wells Way

ME137RD

Wreight Court

ME137RY

Granville Close

ME138QJ

Athelstan Road

ME137EG

Priory Row

ME137RP

Blaxland Close

ME138SB

Kingsnorth Road

ME137FA

Lakeside Close

ME137TY

John Hall Close

ME138QT

Bergamot Road

ME138UB

Mutton Lane

ME138UG

Costard Drive

ME137DZ

The Shipyard

ME137JP

Tanners Street

ME137NB

Lower Road

ME137SP

Dark Hill

ME138SU

Brogdale Road

ME137QD

Cobham Chase

ME137SE

Chart Close

ME137EL

Ham Road

ME137NL

Willow Avenue

ME138SD

Edith Road

ME138TE

Ethelbert Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.