Postcode ME9 7AQ 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 very low crime levels, with around 27.3 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 1.4 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 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 27.3 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 ME9 7AQ.
Newington, Halstow & Upchurch near ME9 7AQ 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 1.4 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
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME9 7AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | The Street, Swale, ME9 7AJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Terry's of Upchurch | The Street, Swale, ME9 7EU | Walking directions to Terry's of 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 ME9 7AQ, 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.