Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

HIGH STREET, TN28 8DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, TN28 8DD.

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Population

220

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN28 8DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TN28 8DD spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

TN28 8DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.2km from New Romney in New Romney. Administratively it sits within New Romney ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TN28 8DD is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for TN28 8DD are sourced from Output Area E00124557 (shared with 24 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 8DD. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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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)

Crime around TN28 8DD is moderate at 55 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour32
Other theft19
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy

Good369 pupils0.5 km
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The Marsh Academy

Good1080 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • 51 High Street0.2 km
  • Butterworths Deli0.1 km
  • Cheap Jacks0.0 km
  • Esso / Londis0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Broadacre0.1 km
  • Martinfield Manor0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • New Romney Bowls Club0.1 km
  • Smugglers Alehouse0.0 km
  • The Ship Hotel0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bakery 640.2 km
  • Balance Bar0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.1 km
  • Deblyns0.1 km
  • Diamond BBQ Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Cinque Ports Arms0.0 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Wo Sing Chinese Take Away0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Appledore (Kent)10.0 km
  • Ham Street10.9 km
  • Westenhanger14.1 km

Bus Stops

  • West Street0.0 km
  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • Sussex Road0.4 km
  • The Ship0.4 km
  • The Ship0.4 km