TN28 8BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oak Lodge Road, 0.6km from New Romney in New Romney. Administratively it sits within New Romney ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TN28 8BG are sourced from Output Area E00124556 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK LODGE ROAD, TN28 8BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK LODGE ROAD, TN28 8BG.
274
52
£ 39,200 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN28 8BG 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TN28 8BG spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN28 8BG. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN28 8BG has low crime rates — 36 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.
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 Jacks0.7 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Esso / Londis0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Broadacre0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- New Romney Bowls Club0.7 km
- Smugglers Alehouse0.7 km
- The Captain Howey0.8 km
- The Ship Hotel0.4 km
- The Plough Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Bakery 640.5 km
- Balance Bar0.5 km
- Cardamom0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Deblyns0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Cinque Ports Arms0.7 km
- Diamond Kebab0.6 km
- Greggs0.4 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 Street0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Cannon Street0.1 km
- The Marsh Academy Grounds0.2 km
- The Marsh Academy0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TN288BG · Data under Open Government Licence