Priory Place is in Faversham and in Swale district. ME13 7HF 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 Priory Place, Faversham, ME13 7HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME13 7HJ, ME13 7HQ, ME13 7UJ, ME13 7EW, ME13 7EQ, ME13 7EL, ME13 7HW, ME13 7HD, ME13 7HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME13 7HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 7HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 44.3% | 47.8% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 35.9% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 8.1% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 44% | 40.9% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 37.5% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 17.2% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.7% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 7HF this area, 34.3% 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 9.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.2% | 34.3% | -13.9% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 18.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 19.2% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 13.8% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 9.8% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -24.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 93.1% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 98% | 96.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 97.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 31.4% | 13.5% | 17.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Place was 192.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priory Place has the 6th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Abbey and the 57th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Priory Place, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2025-06-27 | £262,812 |
| 11 Priory Place, Faversham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-12-17 | £268,873 |
| 11 Priory Place, Faversham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-04-09 | £188,375 |
| 11 Priory Place, Faversham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-04-09 | £199,139 |
| 20 Priory Place, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2023-04-24 | £187,881 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davington Primary School Priory Row , Davington ME13 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 87 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bysing Wood Primary School Lower Road , ME13 7NU | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School Orchard Place , ME13 8AP | 4out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelbert Road Primary School Ethelbert Road , ME13 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ospringe Church of England Primary School Water Lane , Ospringe ME13 8TX | 3out of 4 | 1,778 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 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School London Road , ME13 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,819 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 | 3,660 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 | 575 yd | |
| Mrs Buckett's Pantry Vintage Tea Room | 88-90 West Street, Faversham | 586 yd | |
| Gallery Kitchen Cafe | 1 Abbey Street, Faversham | 668 yd | |
| Ask Italian | Court Street House, Court Street | 672 yd | |
| Visitors Centre/The Brewery Store | 17 Court Street, Faversham | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Taverna | Albion Tavern, Front Brents | 479 yd | |
| The Bull Inn | 1 Tanners Street, Faversham | 668 yd | |
| Phoenix Tavern | The Phoenix, 99 Abbey Street | 717 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | 10 West Street, Faversham | 734 yd | |
| The Bear Inn | 3 Market Place, Faversham | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creek Fish And Grill | The Corner Shop, Upper Brents | 441 yd | |
| Great Wall (China) Ltd | 98 West Street, Faversham | 586 yd | |
| Ossies Fish Bar | 2 Preston Street, Faversham | 930 yd | |
| India Royal | 4 Queens Parade, East Street | 1,010 yd | |
| Faversham Kebab House | 64-65 Preston Street, Faversham | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davington Stores | 2 Priory Row, Faversham | 246 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Crescent Road | 802 yd | |
| Poundland | 72 Preston Street, Faversham | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davington Primary School PRIORY ROW | grass pitches, swimming pool | 145 yd |
| Davington Priory Cricket Club GREENWAY | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Faversham Swimming Pools CROSS LANE | swimming pool | 845 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School ABBEY PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 890 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.