Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

SUSSEX ROAD, TN28 8DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUSSEX ROAD, TN28 8DU.

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

351

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

TN28 8DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 84% 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.

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

TN28 8DU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sussex Road, 0.5km 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 8DU represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% 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. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for TN28 8DU are sourced from Output Area E00124555 (shared with 25 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 8DU. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
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

Flat

£ 148,000

3 sales · Mean £ 149,333

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

TN28 8DU has low crime rates — 28 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy

Good369 pupils0.8 km
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The Marsh Academy

Good1080 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • 51 High Street0.6 km
  • Butterworths Deli0.4 km
  • Cheap Jacks0.4 km
  • Esso / Londis0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Broadacre0.4 km
  • Martinfield Manor0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • New Romney Bowls Club0.4 km
  • Smugglers Alehouse0.4 km
  • The Ship Hotel0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bakery 640.6 km
  • Balance Bar0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Deblyns0.5 km
  • Diamond BBQ Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Cinque Ports Arms0.4 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Wo Sing Chinese Take Away0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Appledore (Kent)9.7 km
  • Ham Street10.7 km
  • Westenhanger14.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Sussex Road0.1 km
  • Spitalfield Lane0.2 km
  • West Street0.4 km
  • Town Hall0.5 km