TN29 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from St Mary in the Marsh in Folkestone and Hythe. Administratively it sits within Romney Marsh ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for TN29 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00124607 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TN29 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TN29 0BY.
374
43
£ 35,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TN29 0BY spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. 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 TN29 0BY. The average age is 43.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN29 0BY has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and possession of weapons. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Star Inn0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ham Street8.5 km
- Appledore (Kent)9.0 km
- Westenhanger11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wades Close0.1 km
- Wades Close0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TN290BY · Data under Open Government Licence