Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

DYMCHURCH ROAD, TN28 8BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DYMCHURCH ROAD, TN28 8BE.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN28 8BE 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.

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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

TN28 8BE 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.

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

TN28 8BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dymchurch Road, 0.7km from New Romney in New Romney. Administratively it sits within New Romney ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For families considering a move, TN28 8BE represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for TN28 8BE are sourced from Output Area E00124556 (shared with 17 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 8BE. 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

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 213,500

2 sales · Mean £ 213,500

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

TN28 8BE has low crime rates — 22 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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The Marsh Academy

Good1080 pupils0.3 km
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy

Good369 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • 51 High Street0.7 km
  • Butterworths Deli0.8 km
  • Cheap Jacks0.9 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Esso / Londis0.6 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Broadacre0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • New Romney Bowls Club0.8 km
  • Smugglers Alehouse0.9 km
  • The Captain Howey0.8 km
  • The Ship Hotel0.6 km
  • The Plough Inn0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Bakery 640.7 km
  • Balance Bar0.7 km
  • Cardamom0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Deblyns0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Cinque Ports Arms0.9 km
  • Diamond Kebab0.6 km
  • Greggs0.6 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
  • Westenhanger13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Cannon Street0.0 km
  • Cannon Street0.1 km
  • Broadlands Avenue0.2 km
  • Broadlands Avenue0.2 km
  • The Warren Inn0.3 km