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Larkfield

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Crime
LowHigh

About

Larkfield ward sits in the northern part of the Tonbridge and Malling borough, characterised by residential neighbourhoods and local commercial centres. The area includes the distinct communities of New Hythe and Larkfield itself, with housing ranging from post-war developments to more modern estates. Its landscape is primarily suburban, with the main A228 road providing a key transport route through the area, connecting to wider Kent.

A notable local feature is the presence of the New Hythe Lakes, a series of flooded former gravel pits now used for recreation and angling. The ward contains several industrial and business parks, particularly around New Hythe, which provide local employment. Green spaces are interspersed throughout, including playing fields and areas bordering the River Medway to the south, offering walking routes.

Area overview

On average Larkfield has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Larkfield is £61,342 per year. The median sale price in Larkfield is £367,500 (around £400 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £310,500 and £427,750. There are 3 schools in Larkfield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Larkfield

Median price: £367,500
Price per sq ft: £400
Sales (last 12 months): 114
Typical range (middle 50%): £311K – £428K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 (about £400 per square foot) in Larkfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,500 up to £870,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£511,500£444
Semi-Detached35£390,000£410
Terraced34£339,000£402
Flats17£215,000£309

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Larkfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Larkfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£442,500£200,000£315,550£251,000
2017£425,000£191,750£300,000£255,000
2018£420,000£205,000£323,000£276,500
2019£429,250£202,500£320,000£271,250
2020£459,000£183,750£320,000£278,000
2021£430,000£193,750£348,750£274,000
2022£550,000£220,000£420,000£326,250
2023£515,000£222,500£382,000£324,000
2024£511,250£226,250£380,000£327,500
2025£487,500£215,000£384,000£321,500
2026£521,250£215,000£387,500£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Larkfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Larkfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£355£279£302£317
2017£341£273£336£332
2018£346£298£325£357
2019£351£297£356£325
2020£360£291£355£370
2021£377£292£370£360
2022£392£321£411£412
2023£405£336£437£382
2024£398£322£378£404
2025£444£319£419£398
2026£415£309£379£400
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Larkfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tonbridge and Malling district.

Band A£1,648
Band B£1,923
Band C£2,197
Band D£2,472
Band E£3,021
Band F£3,570
Band G£4,120
Band H£4,944

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Larkfield ward.

Local councillors

Anita Sandra Oakley

Larkfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

David Thornewell

Larkfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Timothy Bishop

Larkfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

All postcodesin Larkfield

ME206RH

New Hythe Lane