Postcode ME8 7XQ 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 1.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no 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 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 7XQ.
Newington, Halstow & Upchurch near ME8 7XQ 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 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
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 7XQ, 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.