Property market | £314,457 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London City | |
Broadband | 63.0mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 93.8% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 6.1% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 207 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 369 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Faversham and Mid Kent level) | |
Community | Median age is 41.1 | Happiness is Below Average for Kent, Average for UK | |
Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Swale) | |
Commute (approx) | - London St Pancras (71 mins) - London Bridge (86 mins) | |
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£314,457 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London City | |
63.0mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 41.1 | Happiness is Below Average for Kent, Average for UK | |
Ranked 207 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 369 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Faversham and Mid Kent level) | |
4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Swale) | |
- London St Pancras (71 mins) - London Bridge (86 mins) | |
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The Ham has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Morrisons Faversham, Tesco Faversham Superstore. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Albion Taverna, Furlongs Ale House, Leading Light, Old Wine Vaults, Phoenix Tavern, The Anchor, The Bear Inn, The Bull Inn, The Limes, The Railway Hot... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Annettes Baguettes, Ask Italian, Best Kebab And Pizza House, Castella, China Village, Cosgroves, Fay's Place, Fillers, GIST Faversham, Havisham's, Hos... (see map below for more). There is a wide range of cafes and coffee shops in the area, including: Cafe By The Creek, Gallery Kitchen Cafe, Jittermugs Coffee Shop, Standard Quay Tea Room / The Secret Garden Cafe, Swan Cafe And Restaurant, Tides Cafe... (see map below for more). The Ham has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in The Ham has had a steep increase over the last few years but a recent decline. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £492,142, which is down -2.2% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £314,457 (down -3.3% on last year) , a terraced house £256,697 (down -4.4% on last year) and a flat £158,158. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £795 per month. Property prices in The Ham are slightly lower than the average property prices across Kent and are similar when compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in The Ham, prices have had a greater decrease than the annual average price decrease seen across the Kent region.
Property data is based on Swale level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of The Ham, or click here to browse the longer list of The Ham property transactions from 2023.
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The Ham has a few schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2018. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Ethelbert Road Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (10/1/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Faversham | |
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (3/25/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Faversham | |
St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (7/11/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Faversham | |
Davington Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/19/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Faversham | |
The Abbey School Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 4: Inadequate (5/12/2022) | 345 submissions 56.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Faversham |
School | Type |
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Ethelbert Road Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (10/1/2014) |
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (3/25/2015) |
St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (7/11/2018) |
Davington Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/19/2013) |
The Abbey School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 4: Inadequate (5/12/2022) 345 submissions 56.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Station | Distance from The Ham | Commute options |
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Faversham A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Southeastern - £605 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 86 mins - Southeastern - £605 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 96 mins - Southeastern - £605 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 97 mins - Southeastern - £605 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 99 mins - Thameslink - £605 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Thameslink - £605 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 130 mins - London Overground - £605 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 153 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 175 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Selling A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -11% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 91 mins - Southeastern - £631 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 92 mins - Southeastern - £631 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 102 mins - Southeastern - £631 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Southeastern - £631 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 105 mins - Thameslink - £631 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 109 mins - Thameslink - £631 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 136 mins - London Overground - £631 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 159 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Teynham A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +7% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 79 mins - Southeastern - £555 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 81 mins - Southeastern - £555 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 91 mins - Southeastern - £555 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 92 mins - Southeastern - £555 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 94 mins - Thameslink - £555 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 98 mins - Thameslink - £555 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 131 mins - London Overground - £555 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 148 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 170 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Chilham A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +1% from the previous year. | 9 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 70 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (88 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (99 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 106 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 116 mins - Thameslink - £663 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 139 mins - Thameslink - £663 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 165 mins - Thameslink) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 171 mins - London Overground - £663 monthly fare) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Swale) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Swale residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 93.8% | 81.7% |
Black | 2.3% | 4.0% |
Mixed | 1.8% | 2.9% |
Asian | 1.5% | 9.3% |
Other | 0.5% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Faversham and Mid Kent consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 12.5% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 13.0% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 13.6% | 207 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 22.0% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.6% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 10.9% | |
Routine occupations | 11.0% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 6.8% | 369 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 4.7% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Kent is average (62mbps). The Ham is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 63.0mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Faversham and Mid Kent level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 63.0 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 89.7% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 1.5% |
Crime stats were found at the Swale level:
Type | Swale | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 102 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 4 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 7 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 48 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of The Ham.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Kent S London and E Sussex | English Channel, The Swale | Areas at risk of coastal flooding on the Isle of Sheppey and North Kent Coast from Kemsley to Seasalter, including Sheerness, Minster, Queenborough, Leysdown on Sea, Sittingbourne and Faversham |
Kent S London and E Sussex | The Swale, English Channel | Areas at risk of coastal flooding from Kemsley to Seasalter, including Sittingbourne, Conyer and Faversham |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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The Ham, Kent Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £314,457 Detached: £492,142 | 102 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 | 13.6% residents in higher managerial positions 6.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Cranbrook & Sissinghurst, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £506,595 Detached: £930,366 | 67 | Primary: 3Secondary: 3 | 13.4% residents in higher managerial positions 6.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Tunbridge Wells, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Slowing property market Local John Lewis Local M&S | Semi-detached: £506,595 Detached: £930,366 | 67 | Primary: 16Secondary: 7 | 19.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Sevenoaks, Kent Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £498,168 Detached: £912,277 | 66 | Primary: 10Secondary: 7 | 19.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Eynsford, Kent Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £498,168 Detached: £912,277 | 66 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 19.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Swanscombe, Kent Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £465,736 Detached: £745,328 | 97 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 13.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Appledore, Kent Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £370,396 Detached: £613,848 | 90 | Primary: Secondary: | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 7.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Chilham, Kent Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £370,396 Detached: £613,848 | 90 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 7.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Herne Bay, Kent Affordability: Expensive Hot property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £399,233 Detached: £611,184 | 93 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 | 9.2% residents in higher managerial positions 8.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Whitstable, Kent Affordability: Expensive Hot property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £399,233 Detached: £611,184 | 93 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Canterbury, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £399,233 Detached: £611,184 | 93 | Primary: 11Secondary: 13 | 9.2% residents in higher managerial positions 8.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Folkestone, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £368,839 Detached: £554,572 | 92 | Primary: 14Secondary: 7 | 10.8% residents in higher managerial positions 8.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Sandwich, Kent Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £351,658 Detached: £551,182 | 93 | Primary: 2Secondary: 2 | 9.5% residents in higher managerial positions 9.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Deal, Kent Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £351,658 Detached: £551,182 | 93 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 | 8.5% residents in higher managerial positions 8.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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The Ham, Kent Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £314,457 Detached: £492,142 | 102 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 |
Cranbrook & Sissinghurst, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £506,595 Detached: £930,366 | 67 | Primary: 3Secondary: 3 |
Tunbridge Wells, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Slowing property market Local John Lewis Local M&S | Semi-detached: £506,595 Detached: £930,366 | 67 | Primary: 16Secondary: 7 |
Sevenoaks, Kent Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £498,168 Detached: £912,277 | 66 | Primary: 10Secondary: 7 |
Eynsford, Kent Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £498,168 Detached: £912,277 | 66 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Swanscombe, Kent Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £465,736 Detached: £745,328 | 97 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
Appledore, Kent Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £370,396 Detached: £613,848 | 90 | Primary: Secondary: |
Chilham, Kent Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £370,396 Detached: £613,848 | 90 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Herne Bay, Kent Affordability: Expensive Hot property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £399,233 Detached: £611,184 | 93 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 |
Whitstable, Kent Affordability: Expensive Hot property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £399,233 Detached: £611,184 | 93 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
Canterbury, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £399,233 Detached: £611,184 | 93 | Primary: 11Secondary: 13 |
Folkestone, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £368,839 Detached: £554,572 | 92 | Primary: 14Secondary: 7 |
Sandwich, Kent Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £351,658 Detached: £551,182 | 93 | Primary: 2Secondary: 2 |
Deal, Kent Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £351,658 Detached: £551,182 | 93 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 |
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