TN28 8BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dymchurch Road, 0.6km from New Romney in New Romney. Administratively it sits within New Romney ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TN28, TN28 8BD offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £357k.
Census 2021 statistics for TN28 8BD are sourced from Output Area E00124556 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DYMCHURCH ROAD, TN28 8BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DYMCHURCH ROAD, TN28 8BD.
274
52
£ 39,200 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN28 8BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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.
Area Character
TN28 8BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 8BD. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 357,000
1 sales · Mean £ 357,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN28 8BD has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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 Street0.6 km
- Butterworths Deli0.7 km
- Cheap Jacks0.8 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Esso / Londis0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Broadacre0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- New Romney Bowls Club0.8 km
- Smugglers Alehouse0.8 km
- The Captain Howey0.8 km
- The Ship Hotel0.5 km
- The Plough Inn0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Bakery 640.6 km
- Balance Bar0.6 km
- Cardamom0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Deblyns0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Cinque Ports Arms0.8 km
- Diamond Kebab0.6 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- New Hong Kong0.8 km
- New Romney Grill0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Appledore (Kent)10.3 km
- Ham Street10.8 km
- Westenhanger13.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cannon Street0.0 km
- Cannon Street0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- The Marsh Academy Grounds0.3 km
- Broadlands Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TN288BD · Data under Open Government Licence