South Road is in Faversham and in Swale district. ME13 7LS 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 South Road, Faversham, ME13 7LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME13 8PT, ME13 8PS, ME13 7LT, ME13 7JR, ME13 7JY, ME13 7LR, ME13 8QA, ME13 8PU, ME13 7JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME13 7LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.9% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46% | 48.1% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 32.6% | 41.4% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 41% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 5.3% | -5.4% | 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 | 46.6% | 46.4% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 34% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 15.6% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 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 7LS this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 9.9% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 8.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 19.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 44.7% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.5% | 92.5% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 88.9% | 93.1% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 92.8% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0.6% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Road was 135.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Abbey and the 96th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 South Road, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2025-03-13 | £685,460 |
| Flat 3 Bevan House, 55 South Road, Faversham, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-04-23 | £211,315 |
| 41 South Road, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2020-10-02 | £612,168 |
| 45 South Road, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2019-07-19 | £648,804 |
| 47 South Road, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2019-02-20 | £637,357 |
ME13 7LS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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 7LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelbert Road Primary School Ethelbert Road , ME13 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davington Primary School Priory Row , Davington ME13 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School Orchard Place , ME13 8AP | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bysing Wood Primary School Lower Road , ME13 7NU | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ospringe Church of England Primary School Water Lane , Ospringe ME13 8TX | 3out of 4 | 1,231 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 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School London Road , ME13 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,011 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 | 3,039 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Cafe | Faversham Pools, Leslie Smith Drive | 219 yd | |
| Mrs Buckett's Pantry Vintage Tea Room | 88-90 West Street, Faversham | 223 yd | |
| Role Play Rascals | 44 Stone Street, Faversham | 263 yd | |
| The Raj Limited Company | 105 - 106 West Street, Faversham | 283 yd | |
| The Refinery Faversham | 122 West Street, Faversham | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Tuns | Three Tuns, Tanners Street | 168 yd | |
| The Bull Inn | 1 Tanners Street, Faversham | 189 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | 10 West Street, Faversham | 269 yd | |
| Old Wine Vaults | The Old Wine Vaults, 75 Preston Street | 335 yd | |
| The Bear Inn | 3 Market Place, Faversham | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall (China) Ltd | 98 West Street, Faversham | 223 yd | |
| Faversham Kebab House | 64-65 Preston Street, Faversham | 343 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 - 2 Limes Place, Preston Street | 352 yd | |
| Chef China | 26 Preston Street, Faversham | 379 yd | |
| Gaslight Fish Bar | 35 Preston Street, Faversham | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland | 72 Preston Street, Faversham | 303 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Crescent Road | 462 yd | |
| Davington Stores | 2 Priory Row, Faversham | 590 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faversham Swimming Pools CROSS LANE | swimming pool | 207 yd |
| Davington Priory Cricket Club GREENWAY | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Faversham Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 729 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School ABBEY PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 790 yd |
| Davington Primary School PRIORY ROW | grass pitches, swimming pool | 803 yd |
| King Georges Playing Field LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 813 yd |
| The Abbey School LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| Faversham Community Gymnastic & Activity Centre 23A 23A WHITSTABLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,001 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.