Forbes Road, Faversham
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME13 8QG, ME13 8QF.
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At a glance
20 property sales on Forbes Road, Faversham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £477,333. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £400,333. That is 30% above the Faversham average of £366,886 over the same period. 8 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 8 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Forbes Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all ME13 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 23 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £400,333 | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 8 | £295,625 | 1 Dec 2025 |
Sold prices on Forbes Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39, Forbes Road ME13 8QG | 23 Jul 2026 | £405,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Forbes Road ME13 8QF | 1 Dec 2025 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Corner House, Forbes Road ME13 8QF | 25 Nov 2025 | £577,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Forbes Road ME13 8QF | 14 May 2025 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Forbes Road ME13 8QF | 20 Mar 2025 | £425,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Forbes Road ME13 8QG | 16 Jul 2024 | £480,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Forbes Road ME13 8QF | 11 Jul 2024 | £360,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Garage 3, Forbes Road | 28 Jul 2023 | £18,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 26, Forbes Road ME13 8QG | 2 Dec 2022 | £355,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Forbes Road ME13 8QG | 25 Aug 2022 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Forbes Road ME13 8QF | 15 Mar 2022 | £333,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Forbes Road ME13 8QF | 21 Jan 2022 | £294,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Forbes Road ME13 8QF | 9 Dec 2021 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Forbes Road ME13 8QG | 23 Sep 2021 | £400,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Forbes Road ME13 8QG | 20 Sep 2021 | £235,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Forbes Road ME13 8QF | 30 Jun 2021 | £330,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Corner House, Forbes Road ME13 8QF | 24 Jun 2021 | £540,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Forbes Road ME13 8QF | 18 Jan 2021 | £268,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Forbes Road ME13 8QG | 6 Nov 2020 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, Forbes Road ME13 8QG | 19 Jul 2019 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Forbes Road ME13 8QG | 6 Apr 2018 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Forbes Road ME13 8QG | 10 Jun 2016 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Forbes Road ME13 8QG | 29 Mar 2016 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16, Forbes Road | £360,000 (May 2025) → £450,000 (Dec 2025) | +25% over under a year |
| Corner House, Forbes Road | £540,000 (Jun 2021) → £577,000 (Nov 2025) | +7% over 4 yrs |
| 6, Forbes Road | £330,000 (Jun 2021) → £425,000 (Mar 2025) | +29% over 4 yrs |
| 35, Forbes Road | £320,000 (Jul 2019) → £480,000 (Jul 2024) | +50% over 5 yrs |
| 5, Forbes Road | £333,000 (Mar 2022) → £360,000 (Jul 2024) | +8% over 2 yrs |
| 26, Forbes Road | £210,000 (Mar 2016) → £355,000 (Dec 2022) | +69% over 7 yrs |
| 27, Forbes Road | £275,000 (Apr 2018) → £350,000 (Aug 2022) | +27% over 4 yrs |
| 10, Forbes Road | £268,000 (Jan 2021) → £294,000 (Jan 2022) | +10% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Forbes Road
Crime
182 crimes were reported within about a mile of Forbes Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 |
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 20 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 11 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Forbes Road is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Coast from Kemsley to Seasalter Flood alert area
- Isle of Sheppey and coast from Kemsley to Seasalter Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Forbes Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelbert Road Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Abbey School 1,061 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Inadequate Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School 208 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School 1,156 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Ospringe Church of England Primary School 209 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Davington Primary School 415 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Bysing Wood Primary School 245 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Luddenham School 200 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Faversham station 0.1 mi · 3 min walk
- Selling station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min walk
- Teynham station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Railway Station (Stop J, Forbes Road) 2 min walk
- Railway Station (o/s, Preston Lane) 2 min walk
- The Mall (S-bound, The Mall) 2 min walk
- Railway Station (Stop F, Station Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Faversham Medical Group
Newton Road, Faversham · 0.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Faversham - Forbes Road · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Tesco Faversham Superstore · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op FR Faversham · 0.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Tettenhall Way Faversham · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Newton Place Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Paydens Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Faversham Smiles · 0.2 mi
- Hillton Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Faversham Nhs Dac · 0.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 792 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,051 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 72% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 86% | 92% |
Share of homes across Swale with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Forbes Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Swale | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 93.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2% | 1.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 1% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.6% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Swale | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 45.4% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 47.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Swale | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 92% |
| Born outside the UK | 6% | 8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Swale | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 43.5% | 23.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16% | 17.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.1% | 15.6% |
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 22% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8% | 12.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Other qualifications | 1.3% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Swale | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.2% | 45.5% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 34.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 14.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Swale | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.1% | 40.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34% | 30.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.7% | 16.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.1% | 12.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Swale.
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