Cross Lane is in Faversham and in Swale district. ME13 8PN 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 Cross Lane, Faversham, ME13 8PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME13 8PR, ME13 8PH, ME13 8PA, ME13 8PB, ME13 8NZ, ME13 8NU, ME13 7LE, ME13 7AD, ME13 8PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME13 8PN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 49.7% | 52.4% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 47.6% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 42.1% | 41.6% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 34.2% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 17.4% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 54.7% | 52.1% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 10.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 15.3% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7.7% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 16.3% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 17.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 37.7% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.7% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95% | 92.9% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 85.9% | 85.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 85.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.7% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Lane was 650.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 375.8% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cross Lane has the highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Abbey and the 8th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 187.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Cross Lane, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-10-14 | £307,531 |
| 12 Cross Lane, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2021-06-28 | £296,478 |
| 10 Cross Lane, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2017-08-16 | £322,192 |
| 5 Cross Lane, Faversham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2016-03-01 | £202,312 |
| 10 Cross Lane, Faversham, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2012-08-17 | £308,943 |
ME13 8PN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8PN 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 627 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelbert Road Primary School Ethelbert Road , ME13 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davington Primary School Priory Row , Davington ME13 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bysing Wood Primary School Lower Road , ME13 7NU | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ospringe Church of England Primary School Water Lane , Ospringe ME13 8TX | 3out of 4 | 1,421 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 | 684 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School London Road , ME13 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 967 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 | 3,169 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Role Play Rascals | 44 Stone Street, Faversham | 44 yd | |
| Prince Of India | 70 Preston Street, Faversham | 83 yd | |
| Tides Cafe | Faversham Pools, Leslie Smith Drive | 85 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | 76A Preston Street, Faversham | 93 yd | |
| Best Kebab And Pizza House | 81 Preston Street, Faversham | 93 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Wine Vaults | The Old Wine Vaults, 75 Preston Street | 79 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | Preston Street, Faversham | 119 yd | |
| Leading Light | 20-22 Preston Street, Faversham | 128 yd | |
| Faversham Club | Gatefield Lane, Faversham | 140 yd | |
| Furlongs Ale House | 6A Preston Street, Faversham | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faversham Kebab House | 64-65 Preston Street, Faversham | 126 yd | |
| Ossies Fish Bar | 2 Preston Street, Faversham | 140 yd | |
| Chef China | 26 Preston Street, Faversham | 178 yd | |
| Gaslight Fish Bar | 35 Preston Street, Faversham | 178 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 - 2 Limes Place, Preston Street | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland | 72 Preston Street, Faversham | 53 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, Crescent Road | 285 yd | |
| Davington Stores | 2 Priory Row, Faversham | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faversham Swimming Pools CROSS LANE | swimming pool | 71 yd |
| Faversham Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 475 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School ABBEY PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Davington Priory Cricket Club GREENWAY | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Faversham Community Gymnastic & Activity Centre 23A 23A WHITSTABLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Davington Primary School PRIORY ROW | grass pitches, swimming pool | 945 yd |
| The Abbey School LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| King Georges Playing Field LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Shepherd Neame Stadium Salters Lane | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.