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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

ME195QB

Wheatfield

ME196SP

Addison Close

ME206ND

Laburnum Drive

ME206NP

Spruce Close

ME206SA

New Hythe Lane

ME195FH

Pinewood Close

ME195HA

Rectory Lane South

ME195QD

The Croft

ME206PX

Kingfisher Road

ME195HL

Old Barn Road

ME195PZ

Broadoak

ME195QT

Highberry

ME206JZ

Plover Road

ME206PN

New Hythe Lane

ME206TN

Perch Close

ME196SE

Lister Close

ME206HU

Lunsford Lane

ME206JX

Swallow Road

ME206NZ

Nightingale Close

ME206FU

Pike Close

ME206JS

Wren Close

ME206QB

Swift Close

ME206RN

Brooklands Road

ME195QY

Woodlea

ME206FY

The Lakes

ME206LQ

Swallow Road

ME206LN

Oriole Way

ME206UD

Chesterton Road

ME195QW

Redbank

ME196BS

Forsyth Close

ME206LH

Whimbrel Green

ME206QZ

Willow Road

ME206UJ

Kipling Drive

ME206AB

New Hythe Lane

ME206NB

Larch Close

ME206TX

Priestley Drive

ME206QH

Cygnet Close

ME206TY

Fielding Drive

ME206FR

Sheldon Way

ME206HN

Lunsford Lane

ME206TH

Thackeray Road

ME206TQ

Betjeman Close

ME206UZ

Sassoon Close

ME196EJ

Larkspur Road

ME196SF

Ruskin Close

ME206JJ

Osprey Walk

ME206LP

Redwing Close

ME206RR

Brooklands Road

ME206TS

Southey Way

ME195LY

Harvest Ridge

ME195QJ

Millbrook

ME195QR

Copsehill

ME206LJ

Mallard Walk

ME206LT

Partridge Avenue

ME206PS

New Hythe Lane

ME206RX

Marsh Way

ME206GL

The Lakes

ME206JN

Falcon Green

ME195QF

Roundhay

ME196SX

Walpole Close

ME206BJ

Larkfield Road

ME206HS

Lunsford Lane

ME206JD

Brook Road

ME206TG

Bates Close

ME206TR

Keats Road

ME206UF

Browning Close

ME206UN

Stevenson Way

ME195PS

Barleycorn

ME206RH

New Hythe Lane

ME206TB

Lake Walk

Data Sources

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