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Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch

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About

Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch ward lies in the northern part of the Swale district, characterised by a mix of agricultural land and residential settlements. The area is bordered by the M2 motorway to the north and includes the villages of Hartlip, Newington, and Upchurch itself, which is situated along the winding River Medway. Land use is primarily rural, with fields and orchards defining much of the landscape between the communities.

A notable local landmark is the Upchurch pottery kilns, evidence of Roman industry discovered in the parish. The ward contains several historic churches and is traversed by the Saxon Shore Way long-distance path. The settlement pattern remains distinct, with each village maintaining its own centre, set within the broader Kentish countryside.

Area overview

On average Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch is £61,951 per year. There are 3 schools in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch is home to around 6,600 people, with a population density of about 259.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch Population
6,600
Population density
259.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.21(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.15(-12%)
Other theft
7.58(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.15(-20%)
Vehicle crime
3.03(-20%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,994
90.76%
Other White
114
1.73%
African
93
1.41%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
80
1.21%
Indian
69
1.04%
Total population: 6,604

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,490
27.51%
No qualifications
1,059
19.55%
Level 3 (A level)
995
18.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
760
14.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
614
11.33%
Total 16+ residents: 5,417

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,055
40.59%
Owns with a mortgage
980
37.71%
Other social rented
237
9.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
216
8.31%
Other forms of private rent
52
2%
Total households: 2,599

Property prices in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£500,000
Flats2£165,000
Semi-Detached25£355,000
Terraced21£280,000

10 years median price trend in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch.

All postcodes in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch

ME97AJ

The Street

ME97SY

Munns Lane

ME97FL

Orchard Park

ME97TU

Lower Hartlip Road

ME97AQ

Jubilee Fields

ME97EY

Wetham Green

ME97JW

St Marys View

ME97LP

Brookes Place

ME97XH

Queendown Warren

ME97JS

Station Road

ME97NZ

Hartlip Hill

ME97LD

Boxted Lane

ME88FQ

Canterbury Lane

ME97NJ

Playstool Close

ME97NL

Playstool Road

ME97SX

Lower Hartlip Road

ME97NP

London Road

ME97TP

Mount Lane

ME97JY

Edwins Place

ME87XF

Otterham Quay Lane

ME88PU

Canterbury Lane

ME97JQ

St Marks Close

ME97SS

Lower Hartlip Road

ME97TL

The Street

ME97SH

Bull Lane

ME97TD

Mill Lane

ME97XE

Yaugher Lane

ME97AD

Forge Lane

ME97LA

Hasted Road

ME97LY

Bull Lane

ME97UX

Magpie Lane

ME98NE

Keycol Hill

ME97AT

Oak Lane

ME97BQ

Chaffes Terrace

ME97BX

Libbetswell Cottages

ME97NQ

Bramley Close

ME88RS

Homefield Drive

ME88SE

Littlefield Road

ME97EZ

Oak Lane

ME97NY

London Road

ME97PD

London Road

ME97RH

London Road

ME97HP

Holywell Lane

ME97PX

Wormdale Hill

ME97TW

London Road

ME97BB

Oak Lane

ME97BG

Chaffes Lane

ME97FT

Merton Drive

ME97JU

Church Lane

ME97NT

Wickham Close

ME97XD

Queendown Warren

ME87UT

Otterham Quay Lane

ME97AF

The Potteries

ME97HU

Old House Lane

ME97NS

London Road

ME97SZ

Hartlip Hill

ME97FD

Hidden Mews

ME97LX

Callaways Lane

ME97NN

Orchard Drive

ME97NR

London Road

ME97SU

Lower Hartlip Road

ME88EY

Wilks Close

ME97BD

Chaffes Lane

ME97HD

Poot Lane

ME97LQ

Westwood Walk

ME97AP

Horsham Lane

ME97BL

Drakes Close

ME97FB

Oak Lane

ME97HA

Susans Lane

ME97SR

Grainey Field

ME87GA

Otterham Quay Lane

ME97LN

Cherry Hill Court

ME88QW

Otterham Quay Lane

ME97NE

Playstool Road

ME97PA

Hartlip Hill

ME97SP

Old House Lane

ME87UY

Gills Terrace

ME88PS

South Bush Lane

ME97AL

Horsham Lane

ME97JH

High Street

ME97LR

Bull Lane

ME97TE

Dane Lane

ME88FB

Woods Edge

ME97BP

Wardwell Lane

ME97NX

Wickham Close

ME97TT

Dane Lane

ME97FG

Blaxland Grange

ME97LS

The Willows

ME97AN

Horsham Lane

ME97BJ

Marstan Close

ME97NW

Allsworth Close

ME88FE

Quilters Yard

ME88QP

Kent Terrace

ME97HL

Poot Lane

ME97NH

Orchard Drive

ME97AR

Crosier Court

ME97GD

Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch

ME97HE

Callows Cottages

ME97JE

St Stephens Close

ME97AH

Chaffes Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.