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Larkfield & New Hythe

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About

Larkfield and New Hythe are neighbouring settlements within the borough of Tonbridge and Malling. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments ranging from post-war estates to more modern builds, situated along the A20 corridor. Commercial activity is focused around the New Hythe Lane and Leybourne Way retail parks, providing local shopping and services. The landscape is characterised by the presence of the River Medway to the south and areas of mixed woodland.

The area is defined by its proximity to both the river and the M20 motorway, which runs to the north. A notable local feature is the series of former chalk quarry lakes at New Hythe, some of which are now used for recreation and fishing, creating pockets of water amidst the greenery. These industrial remnants have been repurposed, adding a distinct character to the margins of the settlements.

Area overview

On average Larkfield & New Hythe has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 17.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Larkfield & New Hythe is £61,366 per year. There are 4 schools in Larkfield & New Hythe: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Larkfield & New Hythe is home to around 12,716 people, with a population density of about 2,764.6 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Larkfield & New Hythe Population
12,716
Population density
2,764.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.53(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.92(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.53(+1%)
Other theft
3.46(-38%)
Vehicle crime
3.38(-9%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,780
92.64%
Other White
286
2.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
77
0.61%
Other Asian
75
0.59%
Irish
75
0.59%
Total population: 12,716

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,569
25.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,891
18.56%
No qualifications
1,797
17.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,713
16.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,237
12.14%
Total 16+ residents: 10,187

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,907
37.04%
Owns outright
1,867
36.26%
Other social rented
677
13.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
418
8.12%
Social rents from council
118
2.29%
Total households: 5,149

Property prices in Larkfield & New Hythe

Median price£367,500
Price per sq ft£414
Sales (last 12 months)146
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £433K

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 (about £414 per square foot) in Larkfield & New Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £940,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Larkfield & New Hythe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£508,000£444
Semi-Detached52£390,000£425
Terraced52£319,000£402
Flats11£215,000£341

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Larkfield & New Hythe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Larkfield & New Hythe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425,000£203,000£310,000£253,000
2017£425,000£192,500£303,875£255,500
2018£465,000£183,000£324,000£270,000
2019£427,500£214,500£317,500£268,500
2020£459,000£196,250£322,500£271,000
2021£465,000£187,500£349,750£275,000
2022£525,000£230,000£410,000£320,000
2023£507,500£223,750£381,000£317,000
2024£507,500£228,750£377,500£315,000
2025£508,000£207,500£384,000£318,000
2026£553,500£278,750£392,500£337,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Larkfield & New Hythe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Larkfield & New Hythe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360£282£310£343
2017£360£275£342£354
2018£351£290£343£380
2019£360£300£357£363
2020£363£291£363£374
2021£391£293£381£376
2022£418£333£435£421
2023£442£336£441£407
2024£422£330£391£429
2025£447£326£424£403
2026£422£323£446£412
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Larkfield & New Hythe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Larkfield & New Hythe in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Larkfield & New Hythe

Is Larkfield & New Hythe safe?

Larkfield & New Hythe records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Larkfield & New Hythe?

The median sale price in Larkfield & New Hythe is £367,500 (about £414 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Larkfield & New Hythe?

Larkfield & New Hythe has 4 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Larkfield & New Hythe?

Larkfield & New Hythe scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Larkfield & New Hythe sits around rank 21,914 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Larkfield & New Hythe?

The average household income in Larkfield & New Hythe is around £61,366 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Larkfield & New Hythe

ME195QY

Woodlea

ME195QF

Roundhay

ME206JF

Heron Road

ME196RT

Garner Drive

ME206BH

Larkfield Close

ME206TU

Marlowe Road

ME206TJ

Thackeray Road

ME196ES

Columbine Close

ME196SW

Tyler Close

ME206BE

London Road

ME206RE

Kingfisher Road

ME206TP

Keats Road

ME206UQ

Cronin Close

ME206HS

Lunsford Lane

ME206SS

Chaucer Way

ME206SE

Sheldon Way

ME195QN

Bridgewater Place

ME206UJ

Kipling Drive

ME206TS

Southey Way

ME196ET

Rosemary Road

ME206RA

Magpie Close

ME206RL

New Hythe Lane

ME195QR

Copsehill

ME206PS

New Hythe Lane

ME195LZ

Harvest Ridge

ME195TR

Castle Way

ME206FQ

Martin Square

ME206GA

The Lakes

ME206JG

Heron Road

ME206JE

Springfield Road

ME195HQ

Old Barn Road

ME206UD

Chesterton Road

ME195EU

London Road

ME195FH

Pinewood Close

ME195QS

Bridgewater Place

ME196SE

Lister Close

ME206QZ

Willow Road

ME206TD

Perch Close

ME195PY

Evergreen Close

ME206NJ

Maple Close

ME206WT

Bull Lane

ME206BJ

Larkfield Road

ME206HY

Lunsford Lane

ME195PX

Hayfield

ME206UP

Orwell Close

ME206DE

London Road

ME196EF

Larkspur Road

ME206NF

The Ferns

ME196SY

Owen Close

ME196EQ

Larkspur Road

ME206WU

Larkfield

ME206RY

New Hythe Lane

ME206GF

The Lakes

ME206UH

Wodehouse Close

ME206LH

Whimbrel Green

ME206UU

New Hythe Lane

ME206GT

The Lakes

ME206LU

Laburnum Drive

ME206BG

London Road

ME195HL

Old Barn Road

ME206NQ

Carroll Gardens

ME206NY

London Road

ME195QB

Wheatfield

ME206HP

Lunsford Lane

ME206HU

Lunsford Lane

ME206LX

Laburnum Drive

ME196SJ

Dickens Drive

ME206TL

Auden Road

ME206TR

Keats Road

ME206HZ

Lunsford Lane

ME195RG

Terry Walk

ME195QL

Little Market Row

ME196SP

Addison Close

ME206PN

New Hythe Lane

ME195HB

Rectory Lane South

ME195QT

Highberry

ME206RQ

Kingfisher Road

ME206TN

Perch Close

ME206QF

Eagle Close

ME206TB

Lake Walk

ME206RZ

New Hythe Lane

ME196SF

Ruskin Close

ME206HW

Lunsford Lane

ME206JP

Grebe Court

ME206XT

Papyrus Way

ME207UH

New Hythe Lane

ME206ND

Laburnum Drive

ME206GY

The Lakes

ME196FX

Falstaff Close

ME196SR

Blatchford Close

ME195EY

London Road

ME206HJ

London Road

ME206LW

Oriole Way

ME206RP

Brooklands Road

ME196EY

Carnation Crescent

ME206PW

New Hythe Lane

ME206LL

Swallow Road

ME206RS

River Way

ME207PW

Bellingham Way

ME196EH

Larkspur Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.