Postcode ME8 7UX is located in a rural hamlet, within the Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch ward of Swale in the South East region , and forms part of the Newington, Halstow & Upchurch area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Newington, Halstow & Upchurch is £48,700 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Newington, Halstow & Upchurch has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,585 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Newington, Halstow & Upchurch has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Newington, Halstow & Upchurch is £48,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME8 7UX.
Newington, Halstow & Upchurch near ME8 7UX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £343,500 in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,000 up to £1,150,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £530,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £155,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £370,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £275,000 |
10 years price trend in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
In the ME8 7UX postcode area, located within Newington, Halstow & Upchurch, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Riverside Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Leigh Academy Rainham | Free schools | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Holywell Primary School | Academy converter | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.