Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

CRAYTHORNE LANE, TN28 8BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAYTHORNE LANE, TN28 8BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

547

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

TN28 8BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 80% 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. Property prices are trending down 31.7% year-on-year.

home £437,500 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN28 8BL is a safe, established residential area on Craythorne Lane, 0.4km 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 8BL offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k, down 31.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TN28 8BL are sourced from Output Area E00124564 (shared with 15 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 8BL. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 355,000

3 sales · Mean £ 385,000

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

TN28 8BL has low crime rates — 39 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 offences52
Anti-social behaviour23
Other theft16
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy

Good369 pupils0.1 km
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The Marsh Academy

Good1080 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • 51 High Street0.4 km
  • Butterworths Deli0.5 km
  • Cheap Jacks0.6 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Esso / Londis0.3 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Broadacre0.5 km
  • Martinfield Manor0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • New Romney Bowls Club0.5 km
  • Smugglers Alehouse0.6 km
  • The Captain Howey1.0 km
  • The Ship Hotel0.3 km
  • The Plough Inn0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Bakery 640.4 km
  • Balance Bar0.4 km
  • Cardamom1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Deblyns0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Cinque Ports Arms0.6 km
  • Diamond Kebab0.7 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • New Hong Kong1.0 km
  • New Romney Grill1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Appledore (Kent)10.1 km
  • Ham Street10.7 km
  • Westenhanger13.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • The Ship0.2 km
  • The Ship0.2 km
  • Cannon Street0.3 km
  • The Marsh Academy0.3 km