Wraightsfield Avenue, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0JZ

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Wraightsfield Avenue is in Dymchurch, Romney Marsh and in Shepway district. TN29 0JZ is located in the Romney Marsh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Folkestone and Hythe. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.

StreetScan combines information about Wraightsfield Avenue, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: TN29 0JY, TN29 0JQ, TN29 0LN, TN29 0HW, TN29 0LJ, TN29 0LG, TN29 0LQ, TN29 0LR, TN29 0LS.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN29 0JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	50.9%	-0.1%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	49%	49.1%	0.1%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

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 TN29 0JZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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	22.7%	16.3%	-6.4%	37.9%	-21.6%
Married: Opposite sex	60.1%	62.7%	2.6%	44.2%	18.5%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.4%	1.2%	-0.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	9.7%	10.3%	0.6%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	5.4%	9.5%	4.1%	6.1%	3.4%

Health

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	40.3%	42.1%	1.8%	48.4%	-6.3%
Good health	39%	36.1%	-2.9%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	16.1%	14.6%	-1.5%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	2.9%	6.8%	3.9%	4.0%	2.8%
Very bad health	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.1%	23.4%	3.3%	18.2%	5.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	9.1%	-5.3%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.1%	11.1%	-9.0%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	6.5%	6.7%	0.2%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9%	18.3%	9.3%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	25.5%	26.6%	1.1%	33.8%	-7.2%
Other	4.3%	4.8%	0.5%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
White	98.1%	100%	1.9%	81.4%	18.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95% 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	93.5%	95%	1.5%	83.2%	11.8%
European Union	3.9%	4.6%	0.7%	6.1%	-1.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91%	94.7%	3.7%	83.2%	11.5%
10+ Years	0%	4.6%	4.6%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	7.7%	0.7%	-7.0%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.1%	76.7%	14.4%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	6.8%	13.5%	-6.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.6%	37.2%	-8.6%
Christian	63.9%	46.2%	17.7%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Wraightsfield Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wraightsfield Avenue was 44.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% higher than the Hythe Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wraightsfield Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Hythe Rural and the 139th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in TN29 0JZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wraightsfield Avenue are based on 24 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Shepway.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wraightsfield Avenue, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0JZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN29 0JZ

Average Price
£473,944

Semi-Detached
£482,222

Terraced
£464,370

Detached
£488,951

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wraightsfield Avenue

Average Price
£508,609

Semi-Detached
£529,320

Terraced
£484,696

Detached
£505,456

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wraightsfield AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Wraightsfield Avenue, Romney Marsh, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2022-06-17	£471,589
14 Wraightsfield Avenue, Romney Marsh, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£505,000	2021-12-03	£563,014
18 Wraightsfield Avenue, Romney Marsh, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£459,750	2021-09-02	£520,422
10 Wraightsfield Avenue, Romney Marsh, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£360,000	2021-04-21	£428,551
12 Wraightsfield Avenue, Romney Marsh, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£367,000	2021-03-03	£441,006

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN29 0JZ

Employment

TN29 0JZ 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 TN29 0JZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	118
Full-Time Employee	51
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	33
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Construction	16
Transport and storage	12
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Manufacturing	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dymchurch Primary School New Hall Close , Dymchurch TN29 0LE	2out of 4	483 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Palmarsh Primary School St George's Place , CT21 6NE	3out of 4	5,450 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ship Inn	SHIP INN, 118 HIGH STREET	291 yd
The Galley	62 HIGH STREET	755 yd
Bucket & Spade Coffee Shop	58A HIGH STREET	765 yd
Beach 48	48 HIGH STREET	795 yd
Ultimate Eats & Treats	34 HIGH STREET	846 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Romney Marsh Masonic Club	133 HIGH STREET	334 yd
The City of London	THE CITY OF LONDON, 68-70 HIGH STREET	727 yd
The Royal British Legion	MEMORIAL HALL, SEA WALL	744 yd
The Hidden Treasure Micro Pub	30 HIGH STREET	872 yd
Ocean Inn	OCEAN INN, 2 HIGH STREET	960 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tasty House	64-66 HIGH STREET	746 yd
Aspendos Dymchurch	67-69 HIGH STREET	812 yd
The Deck	44-46 HIGH STREET	821 yd
Amarettos ice Cream Parlour	8 HIGH STREET	945 yd
Chicken Peri Peri Grill	5 HIGH STREET	984 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	1-3 HIGH STREET		1,018 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dymchurch Scout Hut Scout Hut Scout Hut Chapel Road		710 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	62.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.