Corning Close Faversham, Swale
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (ME13), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39010621.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 13).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Swale costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Faversham, about 1.5 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Faversham Lakes Country Park, is about 660 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Faversham Medical Group, about 1.3 km away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 67 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); Flat (6); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2019 (12); 2021 (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Swale in 2026-27: Band D £2,406 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,604 | £1,871 | £2,138 | £2,406 | £2,940 | £3,475 | £4,009 | £4,811 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (40% of about 870 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Provender Mill, New Creek Road, Faversham: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (860 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME13 7FR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| ME13 7FN | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 8 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME13 7FN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ME13 7FR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Faversham 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km |
| Teynham 181,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km | |
| Selling 100,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m, 14 within 800 m; nearest Ham Road Davington | 250 m |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.2 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 30.5 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 77.0 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Faversham Medical Group | 1.3 km |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 1.0 km |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Faversham NHS Dac | 1.1 km |
| Hospital | Faversham Cottage Hospital | 1.1 km |
| Police station | Faversham Police Station | 1.1 km |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.2 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Faversham Lakes Country Park 8.5 ha | 660 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park 16 ha | 680 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 730 m² | 480 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 420 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest North Preston Allotments 4,280 m² | 410 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 24 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary Magdalene, a listed building (Grade I), 590 m south. 186 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade I and 10 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary Magdalene | Listed building, Grade I | 590 m south |
| Davington Priory | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m south |
| Old Town Warehouse - Formerly Training Ship Hazard | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m south-east |
| Homeside With Railings to Forecourt | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m north-west |
| Oare gunpowder works | Scheduled monument | 910 m west |
| The site of St Saviour's Abbey, including the remains of an Iron Age farmstead and Faversham Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 1.0 km south-east |
| Chart gunpowder mills | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Norman's Hill | Hill | 1.2 km north |
| Ham Marshes | Wetland | 1.2 km north-east |
| Bysing Wood | Wood | 1.3 km west |
| Faversham Creek | Tidal water | 1.7 km north-east |
| Nagden Marshes | Wetland | 2.0 km north-east |
| Syndale Bottom | Valley | 2.7 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 14 |
3 of the street's 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davington Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 360 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.0 km | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bysing Wood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ethelbert Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Luddenham School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
| Ospringe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
| The Abbey School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.9 km | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davington Primary School ME13 7EQ | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Kent Cider Co ME13 7LT | Mobile caterer | 460 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jul 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Stoving Lane (21); On or near Fostall Road (19); On or near Ham Road (15); On or near Goldfinch Close (8); On or near Barrel Lane (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Brimstone Drive · Barrel Lane · Guncotton Drive · Tonite Lane · Cordite Drive · Goldfinch Close · Evers Road · Alder Close · Press House Drive · Serpentine Road · Harvey Drive · Glazing House Drive
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.