Tanners Street is in Faversham and in Swale district. ME13 7JW 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 Tanners Street, Faversham, ME13 7JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME13 7JP, ME13 7LX, ME13 7NA, ME13 7SD, ME13 7LT, ME13 7SA, ME13 8QX, ME13 8QU, ME13 7SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME13 7JW 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 | 48.8% | 50.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.6% | -1.6% | 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 vicinity of ME13 7JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.9% | 21.8% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 60.9% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 16.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.3% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 52.2% | 45.4% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 39.3% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 15.5% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 7.8% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 17.1% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 14.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 35.1% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 6% | 3.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.5% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 94.6% | 92.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 92.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 61.9% | 46.2% | 15.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tanners Street was 72.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.1% lower than the Priory average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tanners Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Priory and the 207th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Fairlight Cottages Tanners Street, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-11-10 | £240,521 |
| 5 Fairlight Cottages Tanners Street, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £169,995 | 2008-01-14 | £285,650 |
| 5 Fairlight Cottages Tanners Street, Faversham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,500 | 2001-03-15 | £323,864 |
| 3 Fairlight Cottages Tanners Street, Faversham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £56,750 | 1998-09-04 | £283,750 |
| 5 Fairlight Cottages Tanners Street, Faversham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £43,750 | 1995-09-22 | £263,554 |
ME13 7JW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ME13 7JW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelbert Road Primary School Ethelbert Road , ME13 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davington Primary School Priory Row , Davington ME13 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bysing Wood Primary School Lower Road , ME13 7NU | - not rated | 878 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School Orchard Place , ME13 8AP | 4out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ospringe Church of England Primary School Water Lane , Ospringe ME13 8TX | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey School London Road , ME13 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Abbey Place , ME13 7BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,070 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 | 2,920 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 | 273 yd | |
| Tides Cafe | Faversham Pools, Leslie Smith Drive | 408 yd | |
| Role Play Rascals | 44 Stone Street, Faversham | 445 yd | |
| The Raj Limited Company | 105 - 106 West Street, Faversham | 449 yd | |
| The Refinery Faversham | 122 West Street, Faversham | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Tuns | Three Tuns, Tanners Street | 53 yd | |
| The Bull Inn | 1 Tanners Street, Faversham | 155 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | 10 West Street, Faversham | 444 yd | |
| The Limes | 59 Preston Street, Faversham | 507 yd | |
| The Bear Inn | 3 Market Place, Faversham | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall (China) Ltd | 98 West Street, Faversham | 273 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 - 2 Limes Place, Preston Street | 509 yd | |
| Faversham Kebab House | 64-65 Preston Street, Faversham | 516 yd | |
| Chef China | 26 Preston Street, Faversham | 543 yd | |
| Gaslight Fish Bar | 35 Preston Street, Faversham | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland | 72 Preston Street, Faversham | 487 yd | |
| Davington Stores | 2 Priory Row, Faversham | 576 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Crescent Road | 642 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davington Priory Cricket Club GREENWAY | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Faversham Swimming Pools CROSS LANE | swimming pool | 397 yd |
| King Georges Playing Field LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Davington Primary School PRIORY ROW | grass pitches, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| Faversham Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School ABBEY PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 963 yd |
| The Abbey School LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
| Bysing Wood Primary School LOWER ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,026 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.