Postcode ME8 8PT 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 1.0 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 44 ft away from ME8 8PT.
Newington, Halstow & Upchurch near ME8 8PT 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,000 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 | 29 | £525,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £155,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £356,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
In the ME8 8PT 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.