TN28 8BQ is an accessible, working-class 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.
For families considering a move, TN28 8BQ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TN28 8BQ are sourced from Output Area E00124565 (shared with 129 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK LODGE ROAD, TN28 8BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK LODGE ROAD, TN28 8BQ.
276
55
£ 39,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN28 8BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
TN28 8BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 69% 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 8BQ. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN28 8BQ has low crime rates — 28 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 Street0.5 km
- Butterworths Deli0.6 km
- Cheap Jacks0.7 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Esso / Londis0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Broadacre0.6 km
- Martinfield Manor1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- New Romney Bowls Club0.7 km
- Smugglers Alehouse0.7 km
- The Captain Howey0.9 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
- Cardamom0.9 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 Kong0.9 km
- New Romney Grill0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Appledore (Kent)10.2 km
- Ham Street10.8 km
- Westenhanger13.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cannon Street0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Cannon Street0.2 km
- The Marsh Academy Grounds0.3 km
- The Marsh Academy0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TN288BQ · Data under Open Government Licence