Beckett Street is in Faversham and in Swale district. ME13 7JS is located in the St Ann's 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 Beckett Street, Faversham, ME13 7JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME13 7JT, ME13 7JL, ME13 7JR, ME13 7JU, ME13 7JA, ME13 7JH, ME13 7JY, ME13 7JQ, ME13 7JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME13 7JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 49% | 54.4% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 51% | 45.6% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 38.3% | 33.8% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 41.7% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 14.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.2% | 50.7% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 35.7% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 10.2% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 47.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 14.5% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 7.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 9.5% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 47.3% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 13.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 96.6% | 90.2% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 92.2% | 88.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 89.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beckett Street was 312.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 128.4% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Beckett Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Abbey and the 25th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Beckett Street, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-03-04 | £294,494 |
| 14 Beckett Street, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £329,000 | 2023-10-27 | £346,260 |
| 9 Beckett Street, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2023-01-23 | £326,848 |
| 12 Beckett Street, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-11-27 | £362,582 |
| 5 Beckett Street, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-09-18 | £274,381 |
ME13 7JS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 7JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davington Primary School Priory Row , Davington ME13 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelbert Road Primary School Ethelbert Road , ME13 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bysing Wood Primary School Lower Road , ME13 7NU | - not rated | 937 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School Orchard Place , ME13 8AP | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ospringe Church of England Primary School Water Lane , Ospringe ME13 8TX | 3out of 4 | 1,244 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 | 940 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School London Road , ME13 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,152 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 | 3,087 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Buckett's Pantry Vintage Tea Room | 88-90 West Street, Faversham | 106 yd | |
| The Raj Limited Company | 105 - 106 West Street, Faversham | 314 yd | |
| Tides Cafe | Faversham Pools, Leslie Smith Drive | 321 yd | |
| The Refinery Faversham | 122 West Street, Faversham | 376 yd | |
| T Et Al | 2A Market Place, Faversham | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Inn | 1 Tanners Street, Faversham | 41 yd | |
| The Three Tuns | Three Tuns, Tanners Street | 115 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | 10 West Street, Faversham | 320 yd | |
| The Bear Inn | 3 Market Place, Faversham | 395 yd | |
| Old Wine Vaults | The Old Wine Vaults, 75 Preston Street | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall (China) Ltd | 98 West Street, Faversham | 106 yd | |
| Faversham Kebab House | 64-65 Preston Street, Faversham | 487 yd | |
| Ossies Fish Bar | 2 Preston Street, Faversham | 492 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 - 2 Limes Place, Preston Street | 505 yd | |
| Chef China | 26 Preston Street, Faversham | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland | 72 Preston Street, Faversham | 435 yd | |
| Davington Stores | 2 Priory Row, Faversham | 445 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Crescent Road | 518 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faversham Swimming Pools CROSS LANE | swimming pool | 320 yd |
| Davington Priory Cricket Club GREENWAY | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Davington Primary School PRIORY ROW | grass pitches, swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School ABBEY PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| King Georges Playing Field LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Faversham Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 856 yd |
| Bysing Wood Primary School LOWER ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,082 yd |
| The Abbey School LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,086 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 | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.