Goldfinch Drive, Faversham, ME13 8GW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME13 8GW, 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	53.2%	54.4%	1.2%	51.0%	3.4%
Male	46.8%	45.6%	-1.2%	49.0%	-3.4%

Partnership Status

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	27.1%	39.2%	12.1%	37.9%	1.3%
Married: Opposite sex	44.3%	42.1%	-2.2%	44.2%	-2.1%
Married: Same sex	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	3.2%	3.2%	0.0%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	10.8%	8.7%	-2.1%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	12.8%	5.7%	-7.1%	6.1%	-0.4%

Health

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	40.9%	47.5%	6.6%	48.4%	-0.9%
Good health	34.8%	35.8%	1.0%	33.6%	2.2%
Fair health	17.9%	11.3%	-6.6%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	5.1%	4.3%	-0.8%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.2%	19.8%	0.6%	18.2%	1.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.3%	12.6%	3.3%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	14.8%	1.1%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	6.5%	2.1%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	19.8%	11.1%	16.9%	2.9%
Degree or Similar	39.9%	22.6%	-17.3%	33.8%	-11.2%
Other	4.7%	3.8%	-0.9%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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	0.5%	1%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0.2%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	96.3%	95.5%	-0.8%	81.4%	14.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.6%	0.2%	-1.4%	0.1%	0.1%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.5% 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	90.6%	95.5%	4.9%	83.2%	12.3%
European Union	2.9%	3.7%	0.8%	6.1%	-2.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.1%	0.2%	-1.9%	2.7%	-2.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	0.6%	-1.0%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.6%	95.5%	5.9%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	2.4%	2.5%	0.1%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0.8%	1%	0.2%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1.6%	1%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	0%	-5.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81%	76.7%	4.3%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Lithuania	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Turkey	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
No passport held	16.3%	13.5%	2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.9%	37.2%	7.7%
Christian	46.8%	46.2%	0.6%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Goldfinch Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goldfinch Drive was 63.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.5% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Goldfinch Drive has the 18th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Abbey and the 227th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in ME13 8GW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Goldfinch Drive are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Swale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Goldfinch Drive, Faversham, ME13 8GW

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME13 8GW

Average Price
£324,676

Semi-Detached
£119,787

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£365,654

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Goldfinch Drive

Average Price
£341,830

Semi-Detached
£123,397

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£378,235

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Goldfinch DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Goldfinch Drive, Faversham, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2025-02-26	£380,031
4 Goldfinch Drive, Faversham, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£142,500	2024-11-15	£146,211
9 Goldfinch Drive, Faversham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£115,500	2024-08-22	£123,397
5 Goldfinch Drive, Faversham, Kent Detached, a newly built property	£390,000	2022-06-24	£404,795
1 Goldfinch Drive, Faversham, Kent Detached, a newly built property	£430,000	2022-04-29	£454,941

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME13 8GW

Employment

ME13 8GW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	162
Retired	59
Part-Time Employee	49
Self-Employed	37
Student (economically inactive)	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Looking after home or family	20
Other	14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Unemployed	8

Employment Industry

Education	36
Professional, scientific and technical activities	25
Human health and social work activities	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Transport and storage	14
Construction	13
Information and communication	11
Manufacturing	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	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	276 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Davington Primary School Priory Row , Davington ME13 7EQ	3out of 4	873 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ethelbert Road Primary School Ethelbert Road , ME13 8SQ	4out of 4	1,063 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bysing Wood Primary School Lower Road , ME13 7NU	- not rated	1,635 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ospringe Church of England Primary School Water Lane , Ospringe ME13 8TX	3out of 4	1,870 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Abbey Place , ME13 7BQ	4out of 4	234 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Abbey School London Road , ME13 8RZ	3out of 4	1,313 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lorenden Preparatory School Painters Forstal , Faversham ME13 0EN	- not rated	3,610 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Umbrella Cafe	Umbrella Building, Court Street	194 yd
Tesco Faversham Costa @ Tesco Faversham	Tesco Stores, Crescent Road	200 yd
Diana's Tea Room And Takeaway	4 East Street, Faversham	230 yd
Ask Italian	Court Street House, Court Street	252 yd
Havisham's	47 Court Street, Faversham	262 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Phoenix Tavern	The Phoenix, 99 Abbey Street	249 yd
Furlongs Ale House	6A Preston Street, Faversham	319 yd
The Bear Inn	3 Market Place, Faversham	324 yd
Faversham Club	Gatefield Lane, Faversham	358 yd
Vibe Community - Faversham Pavilion Youth	51 Park Road, Faversham	369 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Park Fish Bar	37 East Street, Faversham	178 yd
India Royal	4 Queens Parade, East Street	213 yd
Shanghai	40 East Street, Faversham	240 yd
Ossies Fish Bar	2 Preston Street, Faversham	319 yd
Creek Fish And Grill	The Corner Shop, Upper Brents	486 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores, Crescent Road	200 yd
Poundland	72 Preston Street, Faversham	440 yd
Davington Stores	2 Priory Row, Faversham	856 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School ABBEY PLACE	grass pitches, tennis courts	176 yd
Faversham Recreation Ground Park Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	419 yd
Faversham Swimming Pools CROSS LANE	swimming pool	462 yd
Faversham Community Gymnastic & Activity Centre 23A 23A WHITSTABLE ROAD	health and fitness suite	511 yd
Davington Primary School PRIORY ROW	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,014 yd
Davington Priory Cricket Club GREENWAY	grass pitches	1,021 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.