Postcode ME8 7XF 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 moderate crime levels, with around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newington, Halstow & Upchurch is £61,951 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 1.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Rainham Dock East.
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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Newington, Halstow & Upchurch is £61,951 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME8 7XF.
Newington, Halstow & Upchurch near ME8 7XF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Rainham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Rainham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rainham Dock East | Large | Walking directions to Rainham Dock East |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,265,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 21 | £282,500 |
| Detached | 26 | £520,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £145,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £345,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
In the ME8 7XF postcode area, located within Newington, Halstow & Upchurch, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Swale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME8 7XF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Palmer
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Palmer
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch - Elected 4 May 2023
Kevin McKenna
Sittingbourne and Sheppey - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.