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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

ME137RE

Maitland Court

ME137SF

Stonebridge Way

ME137UA

Oare Road

ME138SH

Canute Road

ME137NH

Cressway

ME137RN

Wildish Road

ME137SD

Nobel Court

ME137ST

Monks Close

ME138LS

Preston Lane

ME137GD

Flattie Way

ME138RN

Cambridge Road

ME138SP

Belmont Road

ME137LQ

Pettits Row

ME138RJ

Queens Road

ME137RQ

Churchill Way

ME137UN

Watling

ME137XJ

Evangelist Drive

ME137XP

Priory

ME138SJ

Egbert Road

ME137FW

Stoving Lane

ME137NS

Lewis Close

ME137RL

Bysing Wood Road

ME138JU

Canterbury Road

ME137PP

Lion Field

ME137PW

Wallers Road

ME137TU

Ham Road

ME137UR

Watling

ME138QL

Athelstan Road

ME137GA

Stock Lane

ME137FP

Bobbinite Drive

ME137QA

Bysing Wood Road

ME137RZ

Stonebridge Way

ME137SJ

Davington Cottages

ME138SY

Upper St Anns Road

ME137PN

Grove Close

ME137TA

Alexander Drive

ME137AU

Waterside Close

ME137FD

Seager Road

ME137NY

Lower Road

ME138UW

Jupiter Grove

ME138ZB

Tettenhall Way

ME137LJ

Ospringe Road

ME137QR

Giraud Drive

ME137NZ

Bensted Grove

ME137RW

Horsford Walk

ME138RX

London Road

ME138SQ

Ethelbert Road

ME137GJ

Moulder End

ME137NR

Wheler Court

ME137RH

Bysing Wood Road

ME137TE

Greenway

ME138FA

Hidden Meadow

ME137SH

Finlay Close

ME137UQ

Watling

ME137NJ

Lower Road

ME138RF

Nightingale Road

ME138XJ

Ashford Road

Data Sources

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