Edward Vinson Drive is in Faversham and in Swale district. ME13 8FD is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Faversham and Mid Kent. This postcode has been in use since 2008-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edward Vinson Drive, Faversham, ME13 8FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME13 8FG, ME13 8FL, ME13 8BH, ME13 8FE, ME13 8FF, ME13 8BT, ME13 8BG, ME13 8FJ, ME13 8DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME13 8FD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 49.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 45.7% | 36.7% | -9.0% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 47.6% | 8.3% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 11.9% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (87%) 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 | 52.7% | 46.9% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 40.1% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 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.
In the area around ME13 8FD this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 9.6% | -12.6% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.1% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 17.2% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 20.1% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 35.4% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.5% | 90.9% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 93.7% | 86.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 85.9% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 10.5% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edward Vinson Drive was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edward Vinson Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Abbey and the 69th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.4%.

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 Edward Vinson Drive, Faversham, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-10-03 | £200,000 |
| 45 Edward Vinson Drive, Faversham, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-08-09 | £172,787 |
| 66 Edward Vinson Drive, Faversham, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2024-11-29 | £180,911 |
| 62 Edward Vinson Drive, Faversham, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2024-05-31 | £183,086 |
| 36 Edward Vinson Drive, Faversham, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2024-02-23 | £164,351 |
ME13 8FD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 55 |
| Construction | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Education | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 491 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelbert Road Primary School Ethelbert Road , ME13 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davington Primary School Priory Row , Davington ME13 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ospringe Church of England Primary School Water Lane , Ospringe ME13 8TX | 3out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bysing Wood Primary School Lower Road , ME13 7NU | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 696 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School London Road , ME13 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,326 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 | 3,768 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillers | 48 Whitstable Road, Faversham | 189 yd | |
| Faversham Community Gymnastic And Activity Centre | Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Centre, 23A Whitstable Road | 261 yd | |
| Age UK - F&S Food | 1 Abbeyfields Court, Cole Road | 456 yd | |
| The Hot Tin Cafe Ltd | St Saviours Church, Whitstable Road | 459 yd | |
| Diana's Tea Room And Takeaway | 4 East Street, Faversham | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vibe Community - Faversham Pavilion Youth | 51 Park Road, Faversham | 566 yd | |
| Faversham Recreation Bowling Club | Faversham Recreation Ground, Park Road | 631 yd | |
| The Gunpowder Mill | Canterbury Road, Faversham | 776 yd | |
| Faversham Club | Gatefield Lane, Faversham | 854 yd | |
| Furlongs Ale House | 6A Preston Street, Faversham | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza King | Unit 15, Shunters Close | 295 yd | |
| Shanghai | 40 East Street, Faversham | 555 yd | |
| Park Fish Bar | 37 East Street, Faversham | 643 yd | |
| India Royal | 4 Queens Parade, East Street | 727 yd | |
| Ossies Fish Bar | 2 Preston Street, Faversham | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Crescent Road | 909 yd | |
| Poundland | 72 Preston Street, Faversham | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faversham Community Gymnastic & Activity Centre 23A 23A WHITSTABLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 257 yd |
| Faversham Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 524 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School ABBEY PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 819 yd |
| Faversham Cricket Club MACKNADE CRICKET GROUND MACKNADE CRICKET GROUND SELLING ROAD | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Shepherd Neame Stadium Salters Lane | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Faversham Swimming Pools CROSS LANE | swimming pool | 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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 | 108.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 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.