TN28 8BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dymchurch Road, 0.4km 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 8BA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k.
Census 2021 statistics for TN28 8BA are sourced from Output Area E00124565 (shared with 129 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DYMCHURCH ROAD, TN28 8BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DYMCHURCH ROAD, TN28 8BA.
276
55
£ 39,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN28 8BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TN28 8BA spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. 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 8BA. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 435,000
2 sales · Mean £ 435,000
Flat
£ 165,000
7 sales · Mean £ 164,142
Semi-Detached
£ 272,500
1 sales · Mean £ 272,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN28 8BA has low crime rates — 46 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.
school Local Schools
The Marsh Academy
St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- 51 High Street0.4 km
- Butterworths Deli0.5 km
- Cheap Jacks0.6 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Esso / Londis0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Broadacre0.5 km
- Martinfield Manor0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- New Romney Bowls Club0.6 km
- Smugglers Alehouse0.6 km
- The Captain Howey0.8 km
- The Ship Hotel0.3 km
- The Plough Inn0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Bakery 640.4 km
- Balance Bar0.4 km
- Cardamom0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Deblyns0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Cinque Ports Arms0.6 km
- Diamond Kebab0.6 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- New Hong Kong0.8 km
- New Romney Grill0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Appledore (Kent)10.2 km
- Ham Street10.8 km
- Westenhanger13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sainsbury's0.0 km
- The Marsh Academy0.2 km
- The Ship0.2 km
- The Ship0.2 km
- The Marsh Academy Grounds0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TN288BA · Data under Open Government Licence