Town Pop. 3,885

Living in New Romney: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for New Romney is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 54/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 49/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Its healthcare score runs 11 points above the TN28 district's 43/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN28 postcode district.

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New Romney scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
49
112.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 182 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 74 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Other theft 47 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 38 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
other 77 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 47 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 22 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 18 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.612 · PM2.5 6.409 · PM10 11.199 µg/m³
74
Green Space 15
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • St Nicholas Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Marsh AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital10 mi
William Harvey Hospital10 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre23.8 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,479 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
51
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across Folkestone and Hythe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 163 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
34
Employment rate50.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.2%Unemployed2.6%Retired31.3%Student2.8%Other inactive13.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.6%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary30.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.2%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership68.8%
Among the most-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
Council tax Folkestone and Hythe · 2026-27
A £1,693
B £1,975
C £2,257
D £2,539
E £3,103
F £3,667
G £4,232
H £5,078
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Appledore 6.4 mi
Ham Street 6.8 mi
Westenhanger 8.4 mi
J11 M20 8.6 mi
J11 M20 8.9 mi
J11A M20 9.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 44
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £315,000 22
Semi-detached £285,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£245k £326k £409k £490k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Littlestone-on-Sea 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
St Mary's Bay 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Lydd 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Dymchurch 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Brookland 22 4.9 mi away ⇄
Dungeness 0 5.1 mi away ⇄
Hamstreet 47 6.6 mi away ⇄
Aldington 38 7.0 mi away ⇄
Lympne 40 7.0 mi away ⇄
Camber 32 7.4 mi away ⇄
Appledore (Ashford) 40 7.4 mi away ⇄
Appledore Heath 40 7.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is New Romney a nice place to live?

New Romney has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for New Romney is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is New Romney?

New Romney has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 437 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in New Romney?

Among the top-rated schools in New Romney are St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy and The Marsh Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in New Romney in total.

What are house prices like in New Romney?

The current median house price in New Romney is £315,000, around 11% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £285,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

New Romney in context

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Postcode districts in New Romney

TN28 44 ⇄
TN29 33 ⇄

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