The Parade is in Greatstone, New Romney and in Shepway district. TN28 8UL 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 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Parade, Greatstone, New Romney, TN28 8UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN28 8UJ, TN28 8UQ, TN29 9PF, TN28 8RX, TN28 8RT, TN29 9PE, TN29 9PQ, TN29 9PG, TN28 8RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN28 8UL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 48.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 8UL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 15% | 22% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.4% | 52% | -12.4% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 12.2% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 11% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 26.2% | 25.7% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -22.7% |
| Good health | 40% | 37.4% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 25.7% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 13.0% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around TN28 8UL this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.7% | 30.5% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 13.8% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 11% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 17.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.7% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.2% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
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 | 97.1% | 97.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 64.9% | 46.2% | 18.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Parade was 18.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.2% lower than the Walland & Denge Marsh average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
The Parade has the lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Walland & Denge Marsh and the 50th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 256 The Parade, New Romney, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-12-14 | £438,065 |
| 256 The Parade, New Romney, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2021-01-11 | £434,396 |
| 266 The Parade, New Romney, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2020-12-21 | £386,758 |
| 252 The Parade, New Romney, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-02-14 | £337,134 |
| 264 The Parade, New Romney, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2017-09-26 | £537,450 |
TN28 8UL 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 8UL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greatstone Primary School Baldwin Road , Greatstone TN28 8SY | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydd Primary School 20 Skinner Road , Lydd TN29 9HW | 3out of 4 | 4,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy Fairfield Road , TN28 8BP | 3out of 4 | 4,769 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 | 4,394 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 | 4,071 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 | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Varne | 2A TAYLOR ROAD | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McColls | 1 TAYLOR ROAD | 330 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 | 61.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.5% |
| 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 | 530 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 506.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 518 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 503.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.