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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

ME97JF

Boyces Hill

ME97NW

Allsworth Close

ME97FR

Eden Meadow

ME97ES

School Lane

ME97PL

Breach Lane

ME97EU

The Street

ME97DD

Breach Lane

ME88SE

Littlefield Road

ME97EH

The Crescent

ME97AU

Oak Lane

ME97SD

Frankapps Close

ME97GB

School Lane

ME97NH

Orchard Drive

ME97SU

Lower Hartlip Road

ME87UT

Otterham Quay Lane

ME97DE

Breach Lane

ME97HY

Iwade Road

ME97TD

Mill Lane

ME97HD

Poot Lane

ME97FD

Hidden Mews

ME87XE

Otterham Quay Lane

ME97FA

Hidden Mews

ME88FE

Quilters Yard

ME97BD

Chaffes Lane

ME97EL

Westmoreland Drive

ME97HL

Poot Lane

ME97TX

Mount Lane

ME97DU

The Green

ME97JS

Station Road

ME97HH

Ham Green

ME97DY

The Street

ME97LE

Keycol Hill

ME97HE

Callows Cottages

ME97SY

Munns Lane

ME97AH

Chaffes Lane

ME97ED

Little Barksore Cottages

ME97FN

Stable Mews

ME97DJ

Landrail Road

ME97LY

Bull Lane

ME97DN

Breach Lane

ME97DX

Burntwick Drive

ME97TB

Mill Lane

ME97LP

Brookes Place

ME97BH

Chaffes Lane

ME97AG

Church Farm Road

ME97NZ

Hartlip Hill

ME97NY

London Road

ME97NT

Wickham Close

ME87UY

Gills Terrace

ME97HB

Ham Green

ME88QR

Otterham Quay Lane

ME97XD

Queendown Warren

ME97EQ

Vicarage Lane

ME97ST

Lower Hartlip Road

ME97BE

Gore Farm Cottages

ME97XL

Warren Lane

ME97HJ

Poot Lane

ME88PU

Canterbury Lane

ME88NQ

Grenadier Close

ME97JA

Cumberland Drive

ME97SJ

Bull Lane

ME97PX

Wormdale Hill

ME97TR

Place Lane

ME97HN

Holywell Lane

ME97JQ

St Marks Close

ME97BS

Auger Close

ME97JN

Albion Place

ME97FS

Twinney Lane

ME88QP

Kent Terrace

ME97EY

Wetham Green

ME97DT

The Green

ME97LA

Hasted Road

ME97TL

The Street

ME97SL

Bull Lane

ME97JY

Edwins Place

ME88EY

Wilks Close

ME97RH

London Road

ME97AP

Horsham Lane

ME97PN

Church Path

ME97LD

Boxted Lane

ME97UX

Magpie Lane

ME97JL

High Street

ME97AD

Forge Lane

ME97EZ

Oak Lane

ME97TA

Fouracre Cottages

ME97HU

Old House Lane

ME97FJ

Meresborough Lane

ME97FP

Oast Lane

ME97DS

Crown Place

ME97FT

Merton Drive

ME97HG

Shoregate Lane

ME97NN

Orchard Drive

ME97JH

High Street

ME87XH

Wallbridge Lane

ME97QQ

Orchard Drive

ME97LH

Gloria Cottages

ME97PH

Breach Lane

ME97LZ

Spade Lane

ME88FD

Butchers Green

ME97AZ

Acorn Terrace

Data Sources

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