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About

New Romney is a coastal ward in the Folkestone and Hythe district of Kent. It lies along the English Channel, with a mix of residential areas and open landscapes. The area includes part of the Romney Marsh, known for its flat terrain and agricultural land. New Romney has a historic high street with local shops and services, reflecting its past as a medieval market town.

The ward features a range of housing, from older properties to newer developments. It is close to the Dungeness National Nature Reserve, attracting visitors interested in its unique environment. Public transport links provide access to nearby towns, while the M20 motorway offers connections to London and the Channel Tunnel. The area has a mix of community facilities, including schools and leisure spaces.

Area overview

On average New Romney has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in New Romney is £39,200 per year. There are 3 schools in New Romney: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

New Romney Population
7,252
Population density
1,120.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,894
95.04%
Other White
136
1.87%
Irish
39
0.54%
Chinese
23
0.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.3%
Total population: 7,254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,624
51.13%
Owns with a mortgage
776
24.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
378
11.9%
Social rents from council
145
4.57%
Other social rented
140
4.41%
Total households: 3,176

Property prices in New Romney

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £348,000 in New Romney area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £772,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for New Romney in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Romney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£397,500
Flats13£182,500
Semi-Detached25£355,000
Terraced11£255,000

10 years median price trend in New Romney

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Romney.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.