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About

Romney Marsh is a rural ward in the Folkestone and Hythe district, known for its expansive flat landscapes and agricultural character. The area is dominated by farmland, with a mix of arable fields and grazing pastures, reflecting its historical role as a significant agricultural region. The ward includes several small villages, such as New Romney and Old Romney, which retain a traditional feel with historic churches and local businesses.

The region is bordered by the English Channel, offering coastal views and access to nature reserves like RSPB Dungeness. The Marsh has a sparse population, with communities spread across the villages and isolated farmsteads. Transport links include the A259 road, connecting the area to larger towns, while the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway provides a historic narrow-gauge line for both tourism and local travel. The ward’s economy relies heavily on farming, alongside some tourism tied to its unique landscape and heritage.

Area overview

On average Romney Marsh has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Romney Marsh is £37,301 per year. There are 1 schools in Romney Marsh: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Romney Marsh Population
7,108
Population density
134.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,813
95.86%
Other White
68
0.96%
Irish
57
0.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.42%
Other Asian
29
0.41%
Total population: 7,107

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,875
57.59%
Owns with a mortgage
780
23.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
263
8.08%
Social rents from council
193
5.93%
Other forms of private rent
78
2.4%
Total households: 3,256

Property prices in Romney Marsh

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in Romney Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Romney Marsh 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 Romney Marsh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£360,000
Flats3£216,000
Semi-Detached54£294,500
Terraced5£310,000

10 years median price trend in Romney Marsh

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

All postcodes in Romney Marsh

TN290PB

Orgarswick Way

TN290PS

Marshlands Close

TN290TL

Hythe Road

TN290TT

Brockman Crescent

TN290DH

Gammon's Farm Lane

TN290DX

Links Close

TN290NT

High Street

TN290PJ

Station Road

TN290PN

Marshlands

TN290DE

Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland

TN262QG

Melon Lane

TN290ES

Gazedown

TN290EZ

Jenner's Way

TN290JA

Chapel Lane

TN290JS

Burmarsh Road

TN290NB

Crossways Close

TN290QX

Dunstall Close

TN290XJ

Cedar Crescent

TN290DF

Chittenden's Lane

TN290DL

Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland

TN290DW

Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland

TN290HD

Grassmere

TN290JL

Church Road

TN290JW

Donkey Street

TN290LY

Hythe Road

TN290NE

Lower Sands

TN290PT

Dunkirk Close

TN290QN

Dunstall Lane

TN290TX

Denham Close

TN290XH

Cedar Crescent

CT214NL

Botolph's Bridge Road

TN290RD

Cobsden Road

TN290RH

Seaway Gardens

TN290TE

Lyndhurst Road

TN290TU

Denham Close

TN290BP

Jefferstone Lane

TN288FH

Cockreed Lane

TN290ND

Crossways Close

TN290PD

Eastbridge Road

TN290SU

Yew Tree Road

TN290SZ

Hawthorn Close

TN290TN

Tower Estate

TN290DB

Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland

TN290DT

Newchurch Lane

TN290HG

Fairway Close

TN290JZ

Salbris Close

TN290LP

Hythe Road

TN290QD

Dymchurch Road

TN290RT

Dymchurch Road

TN290RY

Seaway Gardens

Data Sources

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