Newington area report

Highlights

Newington is a neighbourhood in Kent with a population of 5,705. Property prices are moderate, with a median of £220,000 across 169 sales in the past year. Terraced properties median at £205,000, semis at £246,000, flats at £128,000 and detached at £300,000. The area shows strong broadband coverage, with 99.1 per cent superfast connectivity and 90.0 per cent gigabit-capable provision. Air quality is good, with low nitrogen dioxide levels and moderate particulate matter. Flood risk is minimal at 0.0 per cent across all zones. Crime recorded 252 incidents, with violent crime at 117 and antisocial behaviour at 59. Deprivation is low, with about 5 per cent of neighbourhoods in England more deprived. The area is governed by Thanet District Council (Labour control) and Kent County Council (Reform UK control). Council tax band D is £2,422.71. There are 31 listed buildings in the neighbourhood.

Data updated 2026/2025. Newington, Kent — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Newington’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within Kent, Newington ranks 1st cheapest of 13, 13th safest and 3rd most affordable.

What does it cost?

• £220,000 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in Newington have risen 9% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 140,588 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) This district

About 5% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Newington (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 1 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 1).

Schools

• 94% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• 90% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations, 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 6.6% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/newington.

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Nearby areas we cover: Nethercourt, Whitehall, St. Lawrence.