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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 44 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
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

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Larkfield & New Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £940,000.

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
Semi-Detached55£383,000
Terraced55£320,000
Detached27£490,000
Flats14£215,000

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

ME206PU

New Hythe Lane

ME206QB

Swift Close

ME206BL

London Road

ME206FU

Pike Close

ME196EU

Carnation Crescent

ME206AA

Larkfield Road

ME206JZ

Plover Road

ME206UL

Austen Way

ME196SH

Temple Way

ME195PS

Barleycorn

ME206PX

Kingfisher Road

ME206PY

Swallow Road

ME206JR

Woodpecker Road

ME195QZ

The Mead

ME206LG

Swallow Road

ME206JL

Heron Road

ME206SJ

The Lakes

ME206RX

Marsh Way

ME195QD

The Croft

ME206GB

The Lakes

ME196SQ

Bondfield Road

ME206GL

The Lakes

ME206RW

Brooklands Road

ME206UZ

Sassoon Close

ME196BS

Forsyth Close

ME206NP

Spruce Close

ME195QG

Roundhay

ME206HG

Springfield Road

ME206PZ

Swallow Road

ME206PR

New Hythe Lane

ME206HQ

London Road

ME196SU

Shaftesbury Close

ME206RB

Kingfisher Road

ME196EL

Jasmine Road

ME206XJ

New Hythe Lane

ME195QE

Baywell

ME206AB

New Hythe Lane

ME206TW

Marlowe Road

ME206UT

Bronte Close

ME206JY

Plover Road

ME206GZ

The Lakes

ME206TG

Bates Close

ME206UF

Browning Close

ME206TH

Thackeray Road

ME195PZ

Broadoak

ME196GP

Bradbourne Park Road

ME206UN

Stevenson Way

ME206LJ

Mallard Walk

ME206HT

Lunsford Lane

ME206TX

Priestley Drive

ME206RD

Raven Close

ME206FG

Albion Drive

ME206LN

Oriole Way

ME206SB

New Hythe Lane

ME195PU

Oxley Shaw Lane

ME196EJ

Larkspur Road

ME206JJ

Osprey Walk

ME206NA

Briar Close

ME195QJ

Millbrook

ME206UE

Blake Drive

ME196SX

Walpole Close

ME206QE

Eagle Close

ME206LE

Swallow Road

ME206TZ

Macaulay Close

ME195RB

Willowmead

ME206GN

New Hythe Lane

ME206NZ

Nightingale Close

ME206TY

Fielding Drive

ME206RF

Kingfisher Road

ME206LB

Plover Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.