TN29 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Patchways, 1.0km from Norwood 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00124605 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PATCHWAYS, TN29 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PATCHWAYS, TN29 0DQ.
326
48
£ 35,400 /yr
49%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TN29 0DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 48, 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 0DQ. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN29 0DQ has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Street Farmhouse B&B0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Newchurch House Restaurant0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ham Street5.5 km
- Appledore (Kent)7.8 km
- Westenhanger9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Church0.1 km
- Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TN290DQ · Data under Open Government Licence