The Ridgeway is in Boughton Under Blean, Faversham and in Swale district. ME13 9BB is located in the Boughton and Courtenay 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 The Ridgeway, Boughton Under Blean, Faversham, ME13 9BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME13 9SY, ME13 9FJ, ME13 9BD, ME13 9ST, ME13 9TB, ME13 9BA, ME13 9AY, ME13 9BE, ME13 9SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME13 9BB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 53.4% | 52.9% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 46.6% | 47.1% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 31.9% | 40% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 42.1% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 10.6% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 3.8% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 41.6% | 37.2% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 36.2% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 16.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 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 9BB this area, 30.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 30.8% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 8.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 14.1% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 18.8% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 6% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.1% | 97.6% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 96.4% | 92.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 92.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridgeway was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.4% lower than the Boughton and Courtenay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Ridgeway has the 9th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Boughton and Courtenay and the 189th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 The Ridgeway, Faversham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-02-27 | £280,083 |
| 45 The Ridgeway, Faversham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-07-29 | £306,017 |
| 15 The Ridgeway, Faversham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-05-31 | £286,624 |
| 3 The Ridgeway, Faversham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-11-19 | £278,114 |
| 45 The Ridgeway, Faversham, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-03-23 | £283,375 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School School Lane , Boughton-under-Blean ME13 9AW | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hernhill Church of England Primary School Fostall , Hernhill ME13 9JG | 4out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney Primary School Seasalter Road , Graveney ME13 9DU | 3out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selling Church of England Primary School The Street , Selling ME13 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School Orchard Place , ME13 8AP | 4out of 4 | 5,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,338 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dairy | 40 The Street, Boughton Under Blean | 195 yd | |
| West Wing Tea Rooms | Mount Ephraim, Staple Street | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head Pub | The Queens Head, 111 The Street | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Lane Recreation Ground BULL LANE | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Sparrows Hill SPARROWS HILL | grass pitches | 829 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 | 3.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 3.7% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.