The Parade is in Greatstone, New Romney and in Shepway district. TN28 8RT is located in the Walland & Denge Marsh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Folkestone and Hythe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Parade, Greatstone, New Romney, TN28 8RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN28 8RX, TN28 8RY, TN28 8UQ, TN28 8RU, TN28 8UL, TN28 8SX, TN28 8UJ, TN28 8SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN28 8RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TN28 8RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.4% | 24.1% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 56.7% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 7.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.4% | 27.1% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -21.3% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 45.2% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 11.6% |
| Fair health | 23.8% | 22.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 9.4% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.4% | 27.1% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 11.5% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 13.8% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 17.8% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 16.4% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.4% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.4% | 97.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 97.4% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Parade was 26.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% lower than the Walland & Denge Marsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Parade has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Walland & Denge Marsh and the 81st lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 224 The Parade, New Romney, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-05-26 | £414,094 |
| 228 The Parade, New Romney, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-02-15 | £388,457 |
| 244 The Parade, New Romney, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2018-02-06 | £424,217 |
| 246 The Parade, New Romney, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2015-10-09 | £419,784 |
| 226 The Parade, New Romney, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2015-04-23 | £465,728 |
TN28 8RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TN28 8RT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greatstone Primary School Baldwin Road , Greatstone TN28 8SY | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydd Primary School 20 Skinner Road , Lydd TN29 9HW | 3out of 4 | 4,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy Fairfield Road , TN28 8BP | 3out of 4 | 4,561 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Marsh Academy Station Road , TN28 8BB | 3out of 4 | 4,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romney Resource 2000 Limited (Romney Resource Centre) Unit 4 , Mountfield Road TN28 8LH | - not rated | 3,860 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romney Sands Holiday Village | ROMNEY SANDS HOLIDAY VILLAGE, THE PARADE | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Varne | 2A TAYLOR ROAD | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McColls | 1 TAYLOR ROAD | 540 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 2.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 334.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 333.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.