TN28 8BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from New Romney in New Romney. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within New Romney ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.
Day-to-day life in TN28 8BP has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TN28 8BP are sourced from Output Area E00124565 (shared with 129 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TN28 8BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TN28 8BP.
276
55
£ 39,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN28 8BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TN28 8BP — age 55, 69% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 8BP. The average age is 54.9. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN28 8BP has low crime rates — 43 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
St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
The Marsh Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- 51 High Street0.3 km
- Butterworths Deli0.4 km
- Cheap Jacks0.5 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- Esso / Londis0.2 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Broadacre0.4 km
- Martinfield Manor0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- New Romney Bowls Club0.4 km
- Smugglers Alehouse0.5 km
- The Ship Hotel0.2 km
- The Plough Inn0.7 km
- Warren Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bakery 640.3 km
- Balance Bar0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Deblyns0.4 km
- Diamond BBQ Restaurant0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Cinque Ports Arms0.5 km
- Diamond Kebab0.8 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Wo Sing Chinese Take Away0.5 km
- Seafood Shack0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Appledore (Kent)10.1 km
- Ham Street10.7 km
- Westenhanger13.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Ship0.2 km
- The Ship0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- The Marsh Academy0.3 km
- Cannon Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TN288BP · Data under Open Government Licence