Abbey Street is in Faversham and in Swale district. ME13 7BP is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Faversham and Mid Kent. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbey Street, Faversham, ME13 7BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME13 7BN, ME13 7ND, ME13 7GQ, ME13 7BG, ME13 7BJ, ME13 7BZ, ME13 7DU, ME13 7FB, ME13 7NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME13 7BP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 53.6% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 46.4% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.9% | 29.9% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 47.1% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 11.7% | -5.7% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 8.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.1% | 47% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 31.3% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 15.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 11.7% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 6.3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.8% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 16.1% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.6% | 43.5% | -1.1% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.1% | 97% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 89.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 89.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0.7% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Street was 113.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbey Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Abbey and the 121st highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Abbey Street, Faversham, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2025-07-28 | £512,281 |
| 45 Abbey Street, Faversham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-06-19 | £408,271 |
| 35 Abbey Street, Faversham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2024-01-16 | £709,779 |
| 51 Abbey Street, Faversham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-03-10 | £589,139 |
| 37 Abbey Street, Faversham, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-11-15 | £560,767 |
ME13 7BP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ME13 7BP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in ME13 7BP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 151 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School Orchard Place , ME13 8AP | 4out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davington Primary School Priory Row , Davington ME13 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelbert Road Primary School Ethelbert Road , ME13 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bysing Wood Primary School Lower Road , ME13 7NU | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ospringe Church of England Primary School Water Lane , Ospringe ME13 8TX | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Abbey Place , ME13 7BQ | 4out of 4 | 341 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School London Road , ME13 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenden Preparatory School Painters Forstal , Faversham ME13 0EN | - not rated | 3,895 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Bianco / Barge Burger | The Corn Exchange, Standard Quay | 180 yd | |
| Standard Quay Tea Room / The Secret Garden Cafe | Unit 5, Monks Granary | 191 yd | |
| Gallery Kitchen Cafe | 1 Abbey Street, Faversham | 201 yd | |
| Posillipo | Ground Floor, Provender Mill | 275 yd | |
| Ask Italian | Court Street House, Court Street | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor | 52 Abbey Street, Faversham | 140 yd | |
| Phoenix Tavern | The Phoenix, 99 Abbey Street | 169 yd | |
| Baltic House Wine Bar | Baltic House, Standard Quay | 180 yd | |
| Albion Taverna | Albion Tavern, Front Brents | 365 yd | |
| The Bear Inn | 3 Market Place, Faversham | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creek Fish And Grill | The Corner Shop, Upper Brents | 339 yd | |
| Park Fish Bar | 37 East Street, Faversham | 558 yd | |
| India Royal | 4 Queens Parade, East Street | 585 yd | |
| Shanghai | 40 East Street, Faversham | 605 yd | |
| Ossies Fish Bar | 2 Preston Street, Faversham | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Crescent Road | 458 yd | |
| Poundland | 72 Preston Street, Faversham | 750 yd | |
| Davington Stores | 2 Priory Row, Faversham | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School ABBEY PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 232 yd |
| Faversham Swimming Pools CROSS LANE | swimming pool | 718 yd |
| Faversham Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 796 yd |
| Faversham Community Gymnastic & Activity Centre 23A 23A WHITSTABLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Davington Primary School PRIORY ROW | grass pitches, swimming pool | 869 yd |
| Davington Priory Cricket Club GREENWAY | grass pitches | 1,085 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.