ME13 — FAVERSHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in ME13

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ME13 is £386,654, which is 14% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in ME13 cost 34.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ME13 have fallen 2.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£565,733	295
Semi-detached	£366,622	361
Terraced	£327,517	446
Flat	£210,983	136
All types	£386,654	1295

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in ME13

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 35.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ME13 has a crime rate well 56% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

11.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

7.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

7.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in ME13

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ME13 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Eastling Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ethelbert Road Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Davington Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Ospringe Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hernhill Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

158,379

Population

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

33.0%

Private rent

16.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in ME13 are 255.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 85% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

255.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

84%

Superfast Coverage

60%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ME13 is collected by Swale. The Band D rate is £2,094/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

ME13 — FAVERSHAM

Area Summary

ME13 (FAVERSHAM) offers above-average property prices (£386,654, 35% above national average), low crime (56% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (255 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in ME13?

The average house price in ME13 (FAVERSHAM) is £386,654, based on 1295 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 35% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.4% over the past year.

Is ME13 a safe area to live?

Crime in ME13 is significantly below the national average (35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in ME13?

There are 15 schools in or near ME13. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in ME13?

Council tax in ME13 is collected by Swale. The Band D rate is £2,094 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in ME13?

The average broadband download speed in ME13 is 255 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 84% of premises, ultrafast to 60%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in ME13 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in ME13 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 158,379.