Grove Close Faversham, Swale
51 addresses across 2 postcodes (ME13), about 100 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 39001550.
- Energy: 48 homes have an energy certificate (B: 12, C: 26, D: 10).
- Flood: 48 addresses on its postcodes are 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 B; Band D in Swale costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Faversham, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 10 to 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 51 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Faversham Medical Group, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 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
48 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 37 m². Most common: Flat (42); Maisonette, not recorded (3); Maisonette, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1983-1990 (38); 1976-1982 (10). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (47); owner-occupied (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 B (35% of about 970 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Faversham - Ospringe (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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.
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 48 at medium risk and 3 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 7PN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 48 / 0 | unlikely |
| ME13 7FH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 51 addresses are between 10 m and 12 m above sea level (12 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME13 7FH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ME13 7PN | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Faversham 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Teynham 181,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Selling 100,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Street Ospringe | 160 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 31.4 km (19 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 76.2 km (47 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Faversham Medical Group | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Paydens Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Faversham NHS Dac | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Faversham Cottage Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Faversham Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Faversham - Forbes Road Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,090 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,400 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George V Playing Field 2.8 ha | 120 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ospringe Allotments 2.5 ha | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Maison Dieu, a late C15 to early C16 building incorporating part of a medieval hospital, a scheduled monument, 70 m south. 66 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Maison Dieu, a late C15 to early C16 building incorporating part of a medieval hospital | Scheduled monument | 70 m south |
| The Maison Dieu Museum | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m south |
| 15, Ospringe Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m south |
| Barn to the North of Queen Court Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Queen Court Farmhouse and Outbuildings | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Chart gunpowder mills | Scheduled monument | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| A Romano-British mausoleum, an associated Romano-British building and a parish church at Stone-by-Faversham | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Judd's Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Willow Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Syndale Bottom | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Judd's Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Ham Marshes | Wetland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Faversham Creek | Tidal water | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 | 7 | 43 |
| Under 55 | 44 | 8 |
7 of the street's 51 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 43 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Swale: see them on the Swale page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ospringe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| Ethelbert Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Bysing Wood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Abbey School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| Davington Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Luddenham School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cow Shed At The Ship Inn ME13 8TL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Ospringe Fish Bar ME13 7LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2025 |
| Ospringe Primary School ME13 8TX | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| One Stop (part Of Premises) ME13 7NN | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2016 |
| Oceanic Fish Bar ME13 7NN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Carnalea ME13 8TA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wallers Road (9); On or near The Fairways (8); On or near St Peter'S Court (5); On or near Lion Field (5); On or near Lion Yard (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
The Fairways · Wallers Road · Lion Yard · London Road · London Road · Wallers Road · Sheerways · St Peter's Court · Lion Field · Mutton Lane · Roebuck Road · Judd Road
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 industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.