Goldfinch Close is in Faversham and in Swale district. ME13 7EW is located in the Priory 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 Goldfinch Close, Faversham, ME13 7EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME13 7EP, ME13 7HF, ME13 7EL, ME13 7ER, ME13 7HJ, ME13 7HD, ME13 7EQ, ME13 7HQ, ME13 7UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME13 7EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ME13 7EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.7% | 49.8% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 30.2% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 13.2% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37% | 39.8% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 31.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 20.7% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 8.0% |
| Bad health | 12.2% | 7.5% | -4.7% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around ME13 7EW this area, 39.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 39.1% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 20.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 14.2% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 8.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 18.4% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.6% | 92.8% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 93.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 93.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.8% | 76.7% | -17.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 34.6% | 13.5% | 21.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.7% | 37.2% | 18.5% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goldfinch Close was 92.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.7% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Goldfinch Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Abbey and the 157th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Goldfinch Close, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-10-22 | £215,000 |
| 34 Goldfinch Close, Faversham, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2024-06-27 | £156,989 |
| 15 Goldfinch Close, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2023-09-01 | £204,620 |
| 39 Goldfinch Close, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-04-29 | £238,335 |
| 39 Goldfinch Close, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-09-24 | £260,472 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davington Primary School Priory Row , Davington ME13 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 193 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bysing Wood Primary School Lower Road , ME13 7NU | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School Orchard Place , ME13 8AP | 4out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelbert Road Primary School Ethelbert Road , ME13 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ospringe Church of England Primary School Water Lane , Ospringe ME13 8TX | 3out of 4 | 1,872 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 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School London Road , ME13 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,924 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 | 3,755 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posillipo | Ground Floor, Provender Mill | 640 yd | |
| Mrs Buckett's Pantry Vintage Tea Room | 88-90 West Street, Faversham | 691 yd | |
| Gallery Kitchen Cafe | 1 Abbey Street, Faversham | 726 yd | |
| Ask Italian | Court Street House, Court Street | 746 yd | |
| Visitors Centre/The Brewery Store | 17 Court Street, Faversham | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Taverna | Albion Tavern, Front Brents | 552 yd | |
| Phoenix Tavern | The Phoenix, 99 Abbey Street | 772 yd | |
| The Bull Inn | 1 Tanners Street, Faversham | 774 yd | |
| Baltic House Wine Bar | Baltic House, Standard Quay | 789 yd | |
| The Anchor | 52 Abbey Street, Faversham | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creek Fish And Grill | The Corner Shop, Upper Brents | 503 yd | |
| Great Wall (China) Ltd | 98 West Street, Faversham | 691 yd | |
| Ossies Fish Bar | 2 Preston Street, Faversham | 1,021 yd | |
| India Royal | 4 Queens Parade, East Street | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davington Stores | 2 Priory Row, Faversham | 350 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Crescent Road | 885 yd | |
| Poundland | 72 Preston Street, Faversham | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davington Primary School PRIORY ROW | grass pitches, swimming pool | 201 yd |
| Davington Priory Cricket Club GREENWAY | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School ABBEY PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 943 yd |
| Faversham Swimming Pools CROSS LANE | swimming pool | 944 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 1.9% |
| Median download speed | 30.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.19 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.