TN28 8DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sussex Road, 0.4km from New Romney in New Romney. Administratively it sits within New Romney ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for TN28 8DS are sourced from Output Area E00124555 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUSSEX ROAD, TN28 8DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUSSEX ROAD, TN28 8DS.
351
49
£ 39,200 /yr
44%
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
No single demographic signal dominates TN28 8DS — age 49, 84% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £295k 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 TN28 8DS. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 277,500
2 sales · Mean £ 277,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN28 8DS has low crime rates — 37 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
St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
The Marsh Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- 51 High Street0.5 km
- Butterworths Deli0.3 km
- Cheap Jacks0.3 km
- Esso / Londis0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Broadacre0.3 km
- Martinfield Manor0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- New Romney Bowls Club0.3 km
- Smugglers Alehouse0.3 km
- The Ship Hotel0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bakery 640.5 km
- Balance Bar0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Deblyns0.4 km
- Diamond BBQ Restaurant0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Cinque Ports Arms0.3 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Wo Sing Chinese Take Away0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Appledore (Kent)9.8 km
- Ham Street10.8 km
- Westenhanger14.3 km
Bus Stops
- Sussex Road0.1 km
- Spitalfield Lane0.2 km
- West Street0.3 km
- Town Hall0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TN288DS · Data under Open Government Licence