Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

LIONS ROAD, TN28 8DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIONS ROAD, TN28 8DF.

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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 8DF 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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Area Character

TN28 8DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £300k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TN28 8DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lions Road, 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 8DF is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for TN28 8DF 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 8DF. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 230,000

3 sales · Mean £ 248,666

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

TN28 8DF has low crime rates — 49 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 offences52
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
  • Broadacre0.2 km
  • Martinfield Manor0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • New Romney Bowls Club0.2 km
  • Smugglers Alehouse0.0 km
  • The Ship Hotel0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bakery 640.2 km
  • Balance Bar0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.1 km
  • Deblyns0.2 km
  • Diamond BBQ Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Cinque Ports Arms0.0 km
  • Diamond Kebab1.0 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Wo Sing Chinese Take Away0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Appledore (Kent)10.1 km
  • Ham Street10.9 km
  • Westenhanger14.2 km

Bus Stops

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