Postcode TN28 8JQ is located in a rural town, within the New Romney area 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 median sale price in New Romney is £340,998 (around £319 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £253,750 and £443,250. The nearest station is Appledore (Kent), about 6.3 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 17,708 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% 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 4.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TN28 8JQ.
New Romney near TN28 8JQ 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 6.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Playpark | Small | Walking directions to Playpark |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £340,998 (about £319 per square foot) in New Romney area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 54 | £427,500 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £317,500 | £330 |
| Terraced | 12 | £266,000 | £286 |
| Flats | 16 | £172,500 | £259 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310,000 | £155,000 | £248,000 | £206,000 |
| 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 | £165,500 | £330,000 | £268,000 |
| 2026 | £445,500 | £172,500 | £295,000 | £265,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £247 | £228 | £280 | £227 |
| 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 | £321 | £294 |
| 2026 | £336 | £261 | £342 | £290 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN28 8JQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | Craythorne Farmhouse, St Marys Road, New Romney, TN28 8TR | Detached | Freehold | £725,000 | |
| 19 May 2026 | 14, St Marys Road, New Romney, TN28 8JG | Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 2, Harwick Drive, New Romney, TN28 8XB | Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 6, Windsor Mews, New Romney, TN28 8UU | Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 22, Gloucester Mews, New Romney, TN28 8XQ | Detached | Freehold | £360,000 |
In the TN28 8JQ postcode area, located within New Romney, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 May 2019. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Marsh Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2022. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TN28 8JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Marlie Park Shop | Dymchurch Road, Folkestone and Hythe, TN28 8UE | Walking directions to Marlie Park Shop |
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TN28 8JQ, 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 8JQ 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, criminal damage and arson and other theft.
The median sale price around TN28 8JQ in New Romney is £340,998 (about £319 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to TN28 8JQ, including St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy (Good) and The Marsh Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
TN28 8JQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,708 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 8JQ 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).