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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

ME138RH

St Anns Road

ME138SE

Belmont Road

ME138ZA

Tettenhall Way

ME137PB

St Nicholas Road

ME137QS

Sherwood Close

ME137TX

Oare Creek

ME137GY

Tassell Place

ME137PH

Grove Place

ME137PT

Hazebrouck Road

ME137SY

Willement Road

ME138QN

Athelstan Road

ME138TB

Ospringe Place

ME137NG

Lower Road

ME137PX

Judd Road

ME137PY

Hazebrouck Road

ME138RQ

St Anns Road

ME137QW

Wells Way

ME137WA

Whiting Crescent

ME138NA

Westwood Place

ME138QW

Athelstan Road

ME137XE

Tramway Drive

ME137EJ

Priory Road

ME137FX

Tonite Lane

ME137GB

Bond Close

ME137GR

Breeze Meadow

ME137QE

The Leas

ME138QS

Nursery Gardens

ME138TP

Sheerways

ME138RZ

London Road

ME138ST

Brogdale Road

ME138TW

Ospringe Street

ME137QX

Churchill Way

ME137RS

Ivory Close

ME137SL

Beech Close

ME137SX

Old Gate Road

ME137GZ

Austin Mews

ME137QN

Everard Way

ME137QY

Hazebrouck Road

ME137FH

Millers Row

ME137FN

Bethell Road

ME137QT

Giraud Drive

ME137TZ

Western Link

ME137SB

Stonebridge Way

ME137XF

Cordite Drive

ME138QF

Forbes Road

ME138UL

Falstaff Lane

ME138YT

Warden Avenue

ME137RA

The Leas

ME137SN

Athol Place

ME138TS

Water Lane

ME138TX

Water Lane

ME138YY

Marchant Grove

ME137GW

Weaver Avenue

ME137LH

Ospringe Road

ME137PE

Roebuck Road

ME137QP

Wells Way

ME137UP

Wise Avenue

ME138JW

The Mall

ME138TR

William Hall Terrace

ME137PD

St Nicholas Road

ME137RG

Johnson Court

ME138JN

The Mall

ME138RY

London Road

ME138YH

Russett Lane

ME137GP

Breeze Meadow

ME137UD

Bysing Wood Road

ME138TT

Water Lane

ME137QG

The Knole

ME137QH

The Knole

ME137RB

Hazebrouck Road

ME138JP

Watling

ME138SZ

Mount Field

ME137GF

Brickearth Mews

ME137JW

Tanners Street

ME137NW

The Terrace

ME138QG

Forbes Road

ME138TA

London Road

ME137GE

Pugmill Close

ME137LY

South Road

ME137QF

The Leas

ME138XN

Ashford Road

ME137FR

Corning Close

ME137QJ

The Knole

ME138QP

Spillett Close

ME138TF

Harold Court

ME137GL

Breeze Meadow

ME137PA

St Nicholas Road

ME137PR

Lion Field

ME137RF

Churchill Way

ME137TJ

Oare Road

ME137XD

Glazing House Drive

ME138SA

London Road

ME138SS

Codling Drive

ME138TN

Ospringe Street

ME137QQ

The Knole

ME137UY

Evetts Drive

ME138TJ

Ospringe Street

ME137SW

Dan Drive

ME137TB

Alexander Drive

ME137PQ

St Peters Court

Data Sources

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