Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

HIGH STREET, TN28 8AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, TN28 8AU.

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Population

220

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Avg Age

52

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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: TN28 8AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TN28 8AU — age 52, 41% ownership, 28% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £137k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 7.7% year-on-year.

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

TN28 8AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 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 8AU is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TN28 8AU are sourced from Output Area E00124557 (shared with 24 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 8AU. 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

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 137,000

3 sales · Mean £ 144,666

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

Crime around TN28 8AU 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.

Violence and sexual offences70
Anti-social behaviour37
Other theft19
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order10

school Local Schools

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St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy

Good369 pupils0.2 km
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The Marsh Academy

Good1080 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • 51 High Street0.1 km
  • Butterworths Deli0.2 km
  • Cheap Jacks0.3 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Esso / Londis0.1 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Broadacre0.2 km
  • Martinfield Manor0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • New Romney Bowls Club0.3 km
  • Smugglers Alehouse0.3 km
  • The Captain Howey1.0 km
  • The Ship Hotel0.1 km
  • The Plough Inn0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Bakery 640.1 km
  • Balance Bar0.1 km
  • Cardamom1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Deblyns0.1 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Cinque Ports Arms0.3 km
  • Diamond Kebab0.8 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • New Hong Kong1.0 km
  • New Romney Grill1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Appledore (Kent)10.1 km
  • Ham Street10.9 km
  • Westenhanger13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Ship0.1 km
  • The Ship0.1 km
  • Town Hall0.2 km
  • The Marsh Academy0.3 km
  • West Street0.3 km