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Faversham West

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About

Faversham West is a residential area located in the borough of Swale, Kent. It features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, post-war homes, and modern developments. The area is close to Faversham town centre, providing easy access to shops, schools, and local amenities. The Westbrook stream runs through the neighborhood, adding a natural element to the surroundings.

Transport links are convenient, with Faversham railway station offering services to London and other parts of Kent. The area is also near the A2, providing road connections to Canterbury and the M2 motorway. Faversham West has several green spaces, including Westbrook Playing Fields, which offers recreational facilities for residents. The neighborhood maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere while remaining well-connected to larger towns and cities.

Area overview

On average Faversham West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 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 of residents in Faversham West is £46,000 per year. There are 4 schools in Faversham West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 153 recent sales, the median property price is £376,500 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
Detached44£435,000
Flats10£175,500
Semi-Detached57£340,000
Terraced42£343,500

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

London Road

ME138TJ

Ospringe Street

ME137GD

Faversham West

ME137NH

Cress Way

ME137RN

Wildish Road

ME137SD

Chart Close

ME137ST

Monks Close

ME138LS

Preston Lane

ME138RN

Cambridge Road

ME138SP

Belmont Road

ME137FL

Barrel Lane

ME137LQ

Arthur Salmon Close

ME137RQ

Churchill Way

ME137UN

Faversham West

ME137XJ

Faversham West

ME137XP

Faversham West

ME138RJ

Queen's Road

ME138SJ

Egbert Road

ME137FW

Stoving Lane

ME137GA

Faversham West

ME137NS

Lewis Close

ME137RL

Bunting Close

ME138JU

Canterbury Road

ME137FP

Faversham West

ME137UR

Faversham West

ME137PP

Arthur Salmon Close

ME137PW

Wallers Road

ME137QA

Admiralty Close

ME137RZ

Granville Close

ME137SJ

Davington Hill

ME137TU

Ham Road

ME138QL

Athelstan Road

ME138SY

Athelstan Road

ME138GL

Bridgen Gardens

ME137NY

Lewis Close

ME137AU

Waterside Close

ME137FD

Seager Road

ME137PN

Grove Close

ME137RT

West Street

ME137TA

Alexander Drive

ME138UW

Faversham West

ME138ZB

Costard Drive

ME137NZ

Bensted Grove

ME137LJ

Lower Road

ME137QR

Giraud Drive

ME137RW

Barnes Close

ME137GJ

Faversham West

ME138FA

St Ann's Road

ME137NR

Wheler Court

ME137RH

Bunting Close

ME137TE

Alexander Drive

ME138RX

London Road

ME138SQ

Ethelbert Road

ME137UQ

Faversham West

ME137NJ

Lower Road

ME137SH

Finlay Close

ME138RF

Cavour Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.