TN28 8AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Josephs Way, 0.5km from New Romney in New Romney. Administratively it sits within New Romney ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TN28 8AQ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £236k.
Census 2021 statistics for TN28 8AQ are sourced from Output Area E00124559 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOSEPHS WAY, TN28 8AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOSEPHS WAY, TN28 8AQ.
425
34
£ 39,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN28 8AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
TN28 8AQ has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN28 8AQ. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 162,500
3 sales · Mean £ 203,333
Terraced
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TN28 8AQ is moderate at 62 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.
school Local Schools
The Marsh Academy
St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- 51 High Street0.5 km
- Butterworths Deli0.6 km
- Cheap Jacks0.6 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Esso / Londis0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Broadacre0.6 km
- Martinfield Manor0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- New Romney Bowls Club0.7 km
- Smugglers Alehouse0.6 km
- The Captain Howey0.7 km
- The Ship Hotel0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Bakery 640.5 km
- Balance Bar0.5 km
- Cardamom0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Deblyns0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Cinque Ports Arms0.6 km
- Diamond Kebab0.5 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- New Hong Kong0.7 km
- New Romney Grill0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Appledore (Kent)10.6 km
- Ham Street11.4 km
- Westenhanger14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Collins Road0.2 km
- The Marsh Academy0.4 km
- Greenly Way0.4 km
- The Marsh Academy0.4 km
- The Ship0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: TN288AQ · Data under Open Government Licence