Town Pop. 2,465

Living in Newington: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newington comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 65/100 against a town median of 88/100. Newington places 8th of 12 in the ME9 postcode district.

Healthcare (18), lifestyle (25), schools (29) and transport (29) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Newington in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: ME9 postcode district.

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Newington scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
114.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 135 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Frankapps Close 67 crimes
  2. 2 Watling Drive 23 crimes
  3. 3 Orchard Drive 15 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
69
Green Space 56
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 4
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 11 within 4km
2Good
  • Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Newington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsMedway Maritime Hospital4.8 mi
Maidstone Hospital8.9 mi
Southend University Hospital13.5 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Meads Medical Practice Limited2.3 mi
GP capacity2,954 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
66
Full fibre (FTTP)76%
available across Swale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired24.9%Student3.6%Other inactive13.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.8%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)26%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership73.4%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Swale · 2026-27
A £1,604
B £1,871
C £2,139
D £2,406
E £2,941
F £3,475
G £4,010
H £4,812
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Newington 0.2 mi
Rainham 2.5 mi
Kemsley 3.2 mi
J5 M2 1.5 mi
J5 M2 1.8 mi
J4 M2 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £330,000 20
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£261k £300k £341k £380k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Hartlip 42 1.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Halstow 39 1.4 mi away ⇄
Upchurch 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Borden 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ham Green 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bredgar 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Iwade 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sittingbourne 57 3.3 mi away ⇄
Broadoak 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Gillingham (Medway) 66 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bredhurst 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Highsted 49 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newington a nice place to live?

Newington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newington is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Newington?

Newington has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 282 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newington?

Among the top-rated schools in Newington are Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School and Newington Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Newington in total.

What are house prices like in Newington?

The current median house price in Newington is £330,000, around 16% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Newington

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