Postcode ME13 8JB is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Swale in the South East region, and forms part of the Faversham East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Faversham East is £55,337 per year. The nearest station is Faversham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Faversham East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,855 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Faversham East has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Faversham East is £55,337 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME13 8JB.
Faversham East near ME13 8JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Faversham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Faversham | N/A | Walking directions to Faversham |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,250 up to £965,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 37 | £296,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £371,500 |
| Flats | 30 | £186,250 |
| Detached | 4 | £555,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the ME13 8JB postcode area, located within Faversham East, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME13 8JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Welcome | 9 Whitstable Road, Faversham, ME13 8BE | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Crescent Road, Faversham, ME13 7AS | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Hardy's Market | Swale, ME13 8AF | Walking directions to Hardy's Market |
| 0.4 mi | Tamil's | 15 Market Place, Faversham, ME13 7AE | Walking directions to Tamil's |
| 0.5 mi | Last Stop Store | Preston Street, Swale, ME13 8PE | Walking directions to Last Stop Store |
Annual council tax rates for Swale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME13 8JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Charles Alexander Gibson
Abbey - Elected 14 Dec 2023
Helen Whately
Faversham and Mid Kent - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.