Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

THE SALTINGS, TN28 8AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SALTINGS, TN28 8AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

266

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Average age 56, 86% owned. TN28 8AE is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £427k reflects the demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN28 8AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Saltings, 0.1km from Littlestone-on-Sea in Littlestone-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within New Romney ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For serious buyers, TN28 8AE is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £427k.

Census 2021 statistics for TN28 8AE are sourced from Output Area E00124550 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN28 8AE. The average age is 56.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 365,000

3 sales · Mean £ 377,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TN28 8AE has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order3
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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The Marsh Academy

Good1080 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Littlestone Store0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Mulberry0.8 km
  • Romney Bay House Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Hoy Club House0.5 km
  • Littlestone Golf Club0.4 km
  • The Captain Howey0.9 km
  • Varne Boat Club0.8 km
  • XIX Littlestone Warren Golf Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cardamom0.9 km
  • Littlestone Meeting Hub0.9 km
  • The Boat Shed Coffee Shop0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Spar Store0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • New Hong Kong0.9 km
  • New Romney Grill0.9 km
  • Pegasus0.8 km
  • Rod and Line Fish Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Appledore (Kent)12.0 km
  • Ham Street12.4 km
  • Westenhanger13.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Madeira Road0.1 km
  • Madeira Road0.1 km
  • Queens Road0.1 km
  • Queens Road0.1 km
  • St Andrew's Road0.4 km