Postcode TN28 9EG 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 £337,500 (around £317 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £443,250. The nearest station is Appledore (Kent), about 6.4 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 a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,806 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
New Romney has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.6% 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 22 ft away from TN28 9EG.
New Romney near TN28 9EG 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 6.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Playpark | Small | Walking directions to Playpark |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 (about £317 per square foot) in New Romney area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 59 | £425,000 | £332 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £317,500 | £330 |
| Terraced | 13 | £267,000 | £286 |
| Flats | 20 | £160,000 | £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 | £415,000 | £157,500 | £332,500 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | £165,000 | £315,000 | £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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN28 9EG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | Flat A, Seafield House, 76, High Street, New Romney, TN28 8AU | Flats | Leasehold | £182,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 7, Mabledon Close, New Romney, TN28 8HT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Flat 1, 50A, High Street, New Romney, TN28 8AT | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 1, 51, High Street, New Romney, TN28 8AH | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 23, Springwood Court, Church Road, New Romney, TN28 8TY | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 |
In the TN28 9EG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 May 2019. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Marsh Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2022. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TN28 9EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | 65 High Street, New Romney, TN28 8AZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0 mi | Londis | George Lane, Folkestone and Hythe, TN28 8AZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 34-34A High Street, New Romney, TN28 8BZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 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 9EG, 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 9EG records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9EG in New Romney is £337,500 (about £317 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to TN28 9EG, 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 9EG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,806 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 9EG 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).