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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
43
Deprivation level
4/10
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
19.66(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.13(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.08(+10%)
Vehicle crime
3.85(+2%)
Shoplifting
3.62(-55%)
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

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Larkfield & New Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £685,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Larkfield & New Hythe 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 Larkfield & New Hythe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£510,000
Flats9£200,000
Semi-Detached52£387,500
Terraced58£317,250

10 years median price trend in Larkfield & New Hythe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Larkfield & New Hythe.

All postcodes in Larkfield & New Hythe

ME206GB

The Lakes

ME206QW

Martin Square

ME196EE

Lavender Road

ME206LG

Swallow Road

ME206LW

Oriole Way

ME206XJ

New Hythe Lane

ME195TR

Castle Way

ME196EZ

Carnation Close

ME206FE

Lunsford Lane

ME196ER

Columbine Road

ME206GJ

The Lakes

ME206GP

The Lakes

ME206JE

Springfield Road

ME206PR

New Hythe Lane

ME206HG

Springfield Road

ME206LS

Partridge Avenue

ME195PY

Evergreen Close

ME195RA

Rectory Lane North

ME206HW

Lunsford Lane

ME206JG

Heron Road

ME206QY

Mercer Close

ME206RZ

New Hythe Lane

ME206UG

Barrie Drive

ME206WU

Larkfield

ME195HD

Rectory Lane North

ME195QG

Roundhay

ME196FX

Falstaff Close

ME196SY

Owen Close

ME206PP

New Hythe Lane

ME206SR

Leybourne Way

ME207UH

New Hythe Lane

ME206US

New Hythe Lane

ME195QL

Little Market Row

ME196EU

Carnation Crescent

ME206HT

Lunsford Lane

ME206PZ

Swallow Road

ME206QD

Goldfinch Close

ME206RD

Raven Close

ME206JR

Woodpecker Road

ME196SU

Shaftesbury Close

ME206HP

Lunsford Lane

ME206NJ

Maple Close

ME195QE

Baywell

ME195QZ

The Mead

ME196SW

Tyler Close

ME206NQ

Carroll Gardens

ME206UA

Coleridge Close

ME196QS

Collinge Close

ME196SS

Morris Close

ME206GD

The Lakes

ME206PT

New Hythe Lane

ME206UB

Masefield Road

ME195PU

Oxley Shaw Lane

ME195QH

Old Orchard Lane

ME206BG

London Road

ME206LB

Plover Road

ME206NH

Pine Close

ME206RB

Kingfisher Road

ME206TW

Marlowe Road

ME196ST

Hardie Close

ME206JP

Grebe Court

ME206UE

Blake Drive

ME206GA

The Lakes

ME206NE

The Ferns

ME206QJ

Martin Square

ME206RA

Magpie Close

ME206SE

Sheldon Way

ME206FX

Reed Close

ME206GQ

The Lakes

ME206QA

Swallow Road

ME206RE

Kingfisher Road

ME206RG

Kingfisher Road

ME206SW

Larkfield Trading Estate

ME206UR

Jerome Road

ME196ET

Rosemary Road

ME206HR

Lunsford Lane

ME206LA

Plover Road

ME206NA

Briar Close

ME206RS

River Way

ME206UT

Bronte Close

ME196HD

Carnation Crescent

ME196SH

Temple Way

ME206HX

Lunsford Lane

ME206JU

Swallow Road

ME206QE

Eagle Close

ME206RT

Brookfield Avenue

ME206TJ

Thackeray Road

ME195PX

Hayfield

ME206LY

Hornbeam Close

ME195EY

London Road

ME206JF

Heron Road

ME206JW

Heron Road

ME206PU

New Hythe Lane

ME206RU

Brookfield Avenue

ME207PW

Bellingham Way

ME195QQ

Baywell

ME206FF

New Hythe Lane

ME206HZ

Lunsford Lane

ME206LF

Swallow Road

ME206LU

Laburnum Drive

Data Sources

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