Hilton Close is in Faversham and in Swale district. ME13 8NN is located in the Watling electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Faversham and Mid Kent. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hilton Close, Faversham, ME13 8NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME13 8JX, ME13 8NF, ME13 8NE, ME13 8LH, ME13 8NH, ME13 8NJ, ME13 8LU, ME13 8NB, ME13 8NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME13 8NN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48% | 49.7% | 1.7% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of ME13 8NN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 27.1% | 31% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 52.8% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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% | 50.3% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 33% | 33.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 11.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 22.9% | 14% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 34.2% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.4% | 93.2% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 96.2% | 94% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 94% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilton Close was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.5% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hilton Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Abbey and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Hilton Close, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-02-08 | £309,152 |
| 46 Hilton Close, Faversham, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2023-07-19 | £461,410 |
| 7 Hilton Close, Faversham, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2023-05-05 | £560,569 |
| 64 Hilton Close, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2022-04-05 | £145,649 |
| 20 Hilton Close, Faversham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-09-23 | £438,799 |
ME13 8NN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 155 |
| Retired | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 780 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelbert Road Primary School Ethelbert Road , ME13 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davington Primary School Priory Row , Davington ME13 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ospringe Church of England Primary School Water Lane , Ospringe ME13 8TX | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bysing Wood Primary School Lower Road , ME13 7NU | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 697 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Abbey Place , ME13 7BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,012 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 | 3,134 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faversham Town Football Club | Salters Lane, Faversham | 593 yd | |
| Faversham Community Gymnastic And Activity Centre | Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Centre, 23A Whitstable Road | 604 yd | |
| The Hot Tin Cafe Ltd | St Saviours Church, Whitstable Road | 671 yd | |
| Yeung's Takeaway | 60 - 63 Preston Street, Faversham | 676 yd | |
| Jittermugs Coffee Shop | 18A Preston Street, Faversham | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faversham Recreation Bowling Club | Faversham Recreation Ground, Park Road | 342 yd | |
| The Gunpowder Mill | Canterbury Road, Faversham | 506 yd | |
| Vibe Community - Faversham Pavilion Youth | 51 Park Road, Faversham | 541 yd | |
| The Limes | 59 Preston Street, Faversham | 661 yd | |
| Leading Light | 20-22 Preston Street, Faversham | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza King | Unit 15, Shunters Close | 349 yd | |
| Chef China | 26 Preston Street, Faversham | 645 yd | |
| Gaslight Fish Bar | 35 Preston Street, Faversham | 645 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 - 2 Limes Place, Preston Street | 665 yd | |
| Shanghai | 40 East Street, Faversham | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland | 72 Preston Street, Faversham | 761 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Crescent Road | 929 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstores, Tettenhall Way | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame Stadium Salters Lane | grass pitches | 291 yd |
| Faversham Cricket Club MACKNADE CRICKET GROUND MACKNADE CRICKET GROUND SELLING ROAD | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| Faversham Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 491 yd |
| Faversham Community Gymnastic & Activity Centre 23A 23A WHITSTABLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| The Abbey School LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Faversham Swimming Pools CROSS LANE | swimming pool | 883 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School ABBEY PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,062 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 | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.