Postcode TN28 8SH 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 high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% 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 7.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
New Romney has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,471 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
New Romney has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 8SH.
New Romney near TN28 8SH 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 7.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN28 8SH.
In the TN28 8SH postcode area, located within New Romney, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TN28 8SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 19 Dunes Road, Greatstone, TN28 8SS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 136-138 Coast Drive, Greatstone, TN28 8NR | Walking directions to Spar |
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 8SH, 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 8SH records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 8SH in New Romney is £358,500 (about £307 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to TN28 8SH, including Greatstone Primary School (Good) and Lighthouse On the Marsh. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TN28 8SH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,471 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 8SH 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.