Postcode TN28 8HB is located in a rural town, within the New Romney ward of Folkestone and Hythe in the South East region, and forms part of the New Romney area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Romney is £49,623 per year. The nearest station is Appledore (Kent), about 6.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Playpark.
New Romney has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,016 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
New Romney has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Romney is £49,623 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from TN28 8HB.
New Romney near TN28 8HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Appledore (Kent) located about 6.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Playpark | Small | Walking directions to Playpark |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £358,500 (about £307 per square foot) in New Romney area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £427,500 | £306 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £317,500 | £330 |
| Terraced | 8 | £253,500 | £297 |
| Flats | 16 | £153,000 | £254 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £320,000 | £155,000 | £248,000 | £226,998 |
| 2017 | £345,000 | £150,000 | £262,500 | £245,000 |
| 2018 | £347,000 | £164,748 | £269,748 | £202,000 |
| 2019 | £388,750 | £247,500 | £297,500 | £238,000 |
| 2020 | £420,000 | £150,000 | £287,500 | £198,000 |
| 2021 | £400,000 | £165,000 | £313,500 | £264,500 |
| 2022 | £455,000 | £235,000 | £325,000 | £297,000 |
| 2023 | £450,000 | £157,500 | £345,000 | £276,500 |
| 2024 | £375,000 | £162,135 | £350,000 | £246,500 |
| 2025 | £417,500 | £136,000 | £345,000 | £268,000 |
| 2026 | £418,000 | £182,000 | £295,000 | £269,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245 | £228 | £277 | £216 |
| 2017 | £278 | £167 | £253 | £237 |
| 2018 | £290 | £273 | £264 | £286 |
| 2019 | £300 | £304 | £287 | £286 |
| 2020 | £305 | £265 | £327 | £263 |
| 2021 | £315 | £221 | £334 | £308 |
| 2022 | £361 | £312 | £336 | £316 |
| 2023 | £361 | £283 | £358 | £333 |
| 2024 | £353 | £251 | £323 | £289 |
| 2025 | £313 | £244 | £322 | £294 |
| 2026 | £302 | £239 | £344 | £278 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN28 8HB.
In the TN28 8HB postcode area, located within New Romney, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TN28 8HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 34-34A High Street, New Romney, TN28 8BZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 65 High Street, New Romney, TN28 8AZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | George Lane, Folkestone and Hythe, TN28 8AZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Dymchurch Road, New Romney, TN28 8GU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Folkestone and Hythe 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 TN28 8HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Wimble
New Romney - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul David Thomas
New Romney - Elected 4 May 2023
Tony Vaughan
Folkestone and Hythe - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TN28 8HB records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around TN28 8HB in New Romney is £358,500 (about £307 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to TN28 8HB, including St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy (Good), The Marsh Academy (Good) and Lighthouse On the Marsh. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TN28 8HB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,016 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe covering TN28 8HB is Tony Vaughan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David Wimble (Independent) and Paul David Thomas (Independent).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.