St Marys Road is in Faversham and in Swale district. ME13 8EH is located in the Abbey 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 St Marys Road, Faversham, ME13 8EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME13 8EL, ME13 8DY, ME13 8AH, ME13 8AQ, ME13 8AT, ME13 8NX, ME13 8EU, ME13 9HX, ME13 8AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME13 8EH 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 | 51.6% | 51.7% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.3% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32% | 36.3% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 44.1% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 49.8% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 32% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 15.2% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 18.1% | 17.4% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 7.7% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 36.3% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 98.3% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 91.5% | 92.3% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 92.3% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Road was 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.8% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
St Marys Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Abbey and the 164th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 St Marys Road, Faversham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £543,000 | 2024-06-14 | £575,822 |
| 19 St Marys Road, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-02-05 | £335,352 |
| 11 St Marys Road, Faversham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2023-11-15 | £351,695 |
| 56 St Marys Road, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2022-03-17 | £372,606 |
| 26 St Marys Road, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-03-04 | £297,235 |
ME13 8EH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School Orchard Place , ME13 8AP | 4out of 4 | 380 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelbert Road Primary School Ethelbert Road , ME13 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davington Primary School Priory Row , Davington ME13 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bysing Wood Primary School Lower Road , ME13 7NU | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ospringe Church of England Primary School Water Lane , Ospringe ME13 8TX | 3out of 4 | 1,651 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 | 512 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School London Road , ME13 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 995 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 | 3,328 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grain And Hearth | 1A Gatefield Lane, Faversham | 160 yd | |
| Prestige Tea Room | 10 Jacob Yard, Preston Street | 168 yd | |
| Make Lunch: Faversham | Municipal Offices, Preston Street | 170 yd | |
| Cosgroves | 14 Preston Street, Faversham | 172 yd | |
| Soiree | 6 Preston Street, Faversham | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faversham Club | Gatefield Lane, Faversham | 142 yd | |
| Vibe Community - Faversham Pavilion Youth | 51 Park Road, Faversham | 149 yd | |
| Furlongs Ale House | 6A Preston Street, Faversham | 172 yd | |
| Leading Light | 20-22 Preston Street, Faversham | 173 yd | |
| Old Wine Vaults | The Old Wine Vaults, 75 Preston Street | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Royal | 4 Queens Parade, East Street | 108 yd | |
| Ossies Fish Bar | 2 Preston Street, Faversham | 172 yd | |
| Park Fish Bar | 37 East Street, Faversham | 176 yd | |
| Shanghai | 40 East Street, Faversham | 218 yd | |
| Faversham Kebab House | 64-65 Preston Street, Faversham | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland | 72 Preston Street, Faversham | 237 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Crescent Road | 294 yd | |
| Davington Stores | 2 Priory Row, Faversham | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faversham Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 202 yd |
| Faversham Swimming Pools CROSS LANE | swimming pool | 338 yd |
| Faversham Community Gymnastic & Activity Centre 23A 23A WHITSTABLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School ABBEY PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 495 yd |
| Shepherd Neame Stadium Salters Lane | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Davington Priory Cricket Club GREENWAY | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| The Abbey School LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Faversham Cricket Club MACKNADE CRICKET GROUND MACKNADE CRICKET GROUND SELLING ROAD | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.