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Newington, Halstow & Upchurch

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About

The Newington, Halstow & Upchurch area encompasses a cluster of villages on the southern edge of the North Kent Marshes, bordering the tidal River Medway. The landscape is characterised by flat, open farmland intersected by drainage ditches and ancient sea walls, with scattered settlements built on slightly higher ground. This is a working agricultural area, with fields of crops and orchards defining the views between the communities.

The villages retain distinct characters, from Upchurch's linear settlement along the main road to the more secluded hamlets. The area's history is tied to the river and marshland, evident in the network of footpaths along the sea defences. A specific local feature is the presence of numerous historic oyster fisheries along the creeks, an industry that has operated here for centuries.

Area overview

On average Newington, Halstow & Upchurch has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newington, Halstow & Upchurch is £61,951 per year. There are 4 schools in Newington, Halstow & Upchurch: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newington, Halstow & Upchurch is home to around 7,811 people, with a population density of about 255.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newington, Halstow & Upchurch Population
7,811
Population density
255.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.81(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.67(+3%)
Other theft
6.91(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.25(-19%)
Vehicle crime
2.82(-24%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,112
91.03%
Other White
136
1.74%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
100
1.28%
African
98
1.25%
Indian
79
1.01%
Total population: 7,813

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,786
27.81%
No qualifications
1,232
19.18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,189
18.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
897
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
718
11.18%
Total 16+ residents: 6,422

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,296
41.81%
Owns with a mortgage
1,171
37.77%
Other social rented
260
8.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
245
7.9%
Other forms of private rent
62
2%
Total households: 3,100

Property prices in Newington, Halstow & Upchurch

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 in Newington, Halstow & Upchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,265,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newington, Halstow & Upchurch 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 Newington, Halstow & Upchurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced30£294,000
Semi-Detached25£365,000
Detached33£548,000
Flats4£145,750

10 years median price trend in Newington, Halstow & Upchurch

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newington, Halstow & Upchurch.

All postcodes in Newington, Halstow & Upchurch

ME97PD

London Road

ME97EF

Heron Close

ME87XD

Wallbridge Lane

ME97AE

Forge Lane

ME97BY

Boxted Lane

ME97BX

Libbetswell Cottages

ME97LB

School Lane

ME97JB

St Martins Close

ME97NE

Playstool Road

ME97BQ

Chaffes Terrace

ME97AX

Bishop Lane

ME97BW

Bradshaw Close

ME97JR

High Street

ME97LX

Callaways Lane

ME97EP

Vicarage Lane

ME97AF

The Potteries

ME97SE

Dennis Willcocks Close

ME97NG

Pear Tree Walk

ME97BB

Oak Lane

ME97NP

London Road

ME97DL

Breach Lane

ME87UX

Otterham Quay Lane

ME97NF

Pear Tree Walk

ME97TN

Dane Close

ME97SP

Old House Lane

ME97NU

London Road

ME97SN

Old House Lane

ME97TW

London Road

ME87XF

Otterham Quay Lane

ME97GF

Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch

ME87FP

Crescent Place

ME97TE

Dane Lane

ME97DH

Breach Lane

ME98NA

Keycol Hill

ME97JP

High Street

ME97TQ

The Tracies

ME97ER

Wardwell Lane

ME97AA

Breach Lane

ME97EJ

Crouch Hill Court

ME97HP

Holywell Lane

ME97SZ

Hartlip Hill

ME97FG

Blaxland Grange

ME97EX

The Poles

ME97BN

Chaffes Lane

ME97XH

Queendown Warren

ME97LF

Denham Road

ME88ST

Woolbrook Close

ME97JJ

High Street

ME97PA

Hartlip Hill

ME97DZ

Lapwing Drive

ME97PB

Lower Hartlip Road

ME97SS

Lower Hartlip Road

ME88PS

South Bush Lane

ME97EE

Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow

ME97NJ

Playstool Close

ME97JU

Church Lane

ME97TG

The Street

ME97NB

Bull Lane

ME97AB

Halstow Lane

ME88FQ

Canterbury Lane

ME97FW

Lineacre Way

ME87GA

Otterham Quay Lane

ME97EN

Neptune Terrace

ME97DF

Curlew Avenue

ME97DG

Seaview Terrace

ME97JT

Church Lane

ME97AJ

The Street

ME97DB

Breach Lane

ME97BJ

Marstan Close

ME97TJ

The Street

ME97TP

Mount Lane

ME88PT

London Road

ME97HA

Susans Lane

ME97FX

Watling Drive

ME97JW

St Marys View

ME97EB

Sheerness Road

ME97HZ

The Cloisters

ME97BU

Breach Lane

ME97NA

Bull Lane

ME97LT

Bull Lane

ME97DP

The Street

ME97DQ

Meadow View

ME97LN

Cherry Hill Court

ME97SR

Grainey Field

ME97SH

Bull Lane

ME97AQ

Jubilee Fields

ME97XE

Yaugher Lane

ME87XQ

Woodruff Close

ME97TU

Lower Hartlip Road

ME97LR

Bull Lane

ME88QW

Otterham Quay Lane

ME97FL

Orchard Park

ME97JE

St Stephens Close

ME97EA

The Street

ME97DR

The Street

ME97GD

Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch

ME97TS

Roman Villas

ME97JG

Ellens Place

ME87XA

Windmill Hill

ME97JX

Church Lane

Data Sources

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