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New Romney

3,868 people · median £285,000 · Folkestone and Hythe

High wellbeingCleaner air than mostMore affordable than most
Folkestone and Hythe Council · Green / Liberal Democrat coalition   13/30 seats · 43% · OCD 2026
58/100
Mixed
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£285k
median price
-7.6%
5-year growth
100%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£285k
median sold price
8.1 yrs
of local pay to buy
-7.6%
5-year change
£252k
typical terraced
36 min
London — fastest
12
rail stations
100%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
2
grammar schools
48
schools total
5.5
NO₂ · WHO 10
19%
in a flood zone
1,079
green spaces
6.1
PM2.5 · WHO 5
402
eat & drink
82
shops
72.5%
gigabit
29
gyms & leisure

Tiles show neighbourhood’s own prices and crime; schools, transport, health & amenities are shown for the wider area — each tab labels its source.

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Sold price trend -7.6%

£174k£241k£308k£375k20142025£320,000
£193,750 in 2014 → £320,000 in 2025 · 123 sales in 12 months
In Folkestone and Hythe:
6th cheapest of 14 neighbourhoods

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

New Romney in Kent is a neighbourhood of 3,868 residents with a median age of 49.3 years. The median property price stands at £285,000, with detached homes at £455,000 and flats at £85,000; prices have fallen 7.6% over five years.

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About 35% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than this area. Owner-occupied homes represent 67.1% of housing, with 42.6% owned outright. Among residents aged 16 and over, 19.5% hold level 4 qualifications or above, while 23.7% have no qualifications. Air quality is good, with nitrogen dioxide at low levels and particulate matter moderate. Flood risk affects 19.0% of the area. Broadband is strong: 98.5% superfast coverage and 72.5% gigabit capable. The area contains 60 listed buildings and 4 conservation areas. Council tax band D is £2,457.48. Folkestone & Hythe District Council and Kent County Council provide governance.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-08-01T07:56:12Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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