TN28 8DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Rome House Corner, 0.2km 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 8DL offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £347k, up 17.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TN28 8DL are sourced from Output Area E00124562 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROME HOUSE CORNER, TN28 8DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROME HOUSE CORNER, TN28 8DL.
294
49
£ 39,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN28 8DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TN28 8DL — age 49, 78% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 17.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN28 8DL. The average age is 48.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 249,995
3 sales · Mean £ 276,998
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TN28 8DL is moderate at 54 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
8 nearby- 51 High Street0.2 km
- Butterworths Deli0.1 km
- Cheap Jacks0.1 km
- Esso / Londis0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Broadacre0.1 km
- Martinfield Manor0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- New Romney Bowls Club0.1 km
- Smugglers Alehouse0.1 km
- The Ship Hotel0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bakery 640.2 km
- Balance Bar0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Deblyns0.2 km
- Diamond BBQ Restaurant0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Cinque Ports Arms0.1 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Wo Sing Chinese Take Away0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Appledore (Kent)10.0 km
- Ham Street10.8 km
- Westenhanger14.1 km
Bus Stops
- West Street0.1 km
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Sussex Road0.3 km
- The Ship0.4 km
- The Ship0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TN288DL · Data under Open Government Licence