Quay Lane Faversham, Swale
3 addresses across 1 postcode (ME13), about 60 m long, classed as a b road. USRN 39001005.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Faversham, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 920 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Faversham Medical Group, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 138 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (31% of about 1,170 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Faversham - Faversham Town (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 14.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 1, BELVEDERE ROAD, grade II
- 23, COURT STREET, grade II
- 24, COURT STREET, grade II
- 25, COURT STREET, grade II
- 3 AND 4, ABBEY STREET, grade II
- 5, ABBEY STREET, grade II
- 6, ABBEY STREET, grade II
- 7, ABBEY STREET, grade II
- 8 AND 9, ABBEY STREET, grade II
- BOLLARD WITHIN THE CURTILAGE OF NO 25 ON THE CORNER OF COURT STREET AND QUAY LANE, grade II
- BREWERY HOUSE, FREMLINS BREWERY, grade II
- THE COAL EXCHANGE INN, grade II
- WALL AND GATE PIER BETWEEN LABORATORY AND BREWERY HOUSE, grade II
- WALL ENCLOSING GARDEN BEHIND NO 25 ON NORTH SIDE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Provender Mill, New Creek Road, Faversham: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 66 Preston Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8PG: up to 5 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
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, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 1 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 6 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME13 7DE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Faversham 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Selling 100,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Teynham 181,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Court Street Faversham | 90 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 31.3 km (19 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 77.6 km (48 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Faversham Medical Group | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 100 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 330 m |
| Hospital | Faversham Cottage Hospital | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Faversham Police Station | 260 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 980 m² | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.1 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stonebridge Allotments 2.3 ha | 360 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Old Town Warehouse - Formerly Training Ship Hazard, a listed building (Grade II*), 70 m west. 290 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 18 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town Warehouse - Formerly Training Ship Hazard | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m west |
| Fremlins Offices (Including East Wing and Billiard Room) | Listed building, Grade II* | 80 m south |
| 87 to 92, Abbey Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m north-east |
| 84, Abbey Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 160 m north-east |
| The site of St Saviour's Abbey, including the remains of an Iron Age farmstead and Faversham Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 380 m east |
| Chart gunpowder mills | Scheduled monument | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| The Maison Dieu, a late C15 to early C16 building incorporating part of a medieval hospital | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ham Marshes | Wetland | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Preston Nursery | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Bysing Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Norman's Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Faversham Creek | Tidal water | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Syndale Bottom | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 270 m | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 360 m | 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 |
| Davington Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ethelbert Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| The Abbey School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Bysing Wood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ospringe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Italian ME13 7AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| The Quay ME13 7DF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 50 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Umbrella Cafe ME13 7AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Visitors Centre/The Brewery Store ME13 7AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Posillipo ME13 7QL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Gallery Kitchen Cafe ME13 7BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Phoenix Tavern ME13 7BH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Ours Cafe Ltd ME13 7AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Albion Taverna ME13 7DH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| VINO ME13 7AN | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2017 |
| Havisham's ME13 7AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Cafe Guild ME13 7AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Costa @ Tesco Faversham ME13 7AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Tesco ME13 7AS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Bushes Cafe ME13 7AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 41 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (72); On or near Market Place (14); On or near Middle Row (13); On or near Water Lane (12); On or near Vicarage Street (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 49% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 50% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 53% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 27% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 21% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- Food hygiene ratings Faversham Bakery (retailers - other, ME13 8NU) now 4 Good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 5 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Spice Lounge (restaurant/cafe/canteen, ME13 8NU) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting publication found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Spice Lounge (restaurant/cafe/canteen, ME13 8NU) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- ME13 7DE: 3 addresses of 4 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Church Street · Court Street · Conduit Street · Millers Cottages · Vicarage Street · Church Road · North Lane · Partridge Lane · Partridge Lane · Abbey Street · Front Brents · Church 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.