TN28 8AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church Close, 0.1km 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 8AR is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £262k.
Census 2021 statistics for TN28 8AR are sourced from Output Area E00124557 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH CLOSE, TN28 8AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH CLOSE, TN28 8AR.
220
52
£ 39,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN28 8AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TN28 8AR spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN28 8AR. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 262,500
2 sales · Mean £ 262,500
Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TN28 8AR is moderate at 54 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
St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
The Marsh Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- 51 High Street0.0 km
- Butterworths Deli0.2 km
- Cheap Jacks0.2 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Esso / Londis0.1 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Broadacre0.2 km
- Martinfield Manor0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- New Romney Bowls Club0.3 km
- Smugglers Alehouse0.2 km
- The Captain Howey1.0 km
- The Ship Hotel0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Bakery 640.1 km
- Balance Bar0.1 km
- Cardamom1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Deblyns0.1 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Cinque Ports Arms0.2 km
- Diamond Kebab0.8 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- New Hong Kong1.0 km
- New Romney Grill1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Appledore (Kent)10.2 km
- Ham Street11.0 km
- Westenhanger14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.1 km
- The Ship0.2 km
- The Ship0.2 km
- West Street0.3 km
- The Marsh Academy0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TN288AR · Data under Open Government Licence