Postcode ME8 7XH is located in a rural town, 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 32.6 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 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Newington, Halstow & Upchurch has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,707 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Newington, Halstow & Upchurch has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.4% 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 7XH.
Newington, Halstow & Upchurch near ME8 7XH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £280,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
In the ME8 7XH postcode area, located within Newington, Halstow & Upchurch, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 7XH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | The Street, Swale, ME9 7AJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.