St Marys Gardens is in Dymchurch, Romney Marsh and in Shepway district. TN29 0QL is located in the Romney 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 St Marys Gardens, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN29 0QP, TN29 0QG, TN29 0QJ, TN29 0QE, TN29 0QF, TN29 0QH, TN29 0QQ, TN29 0QW, TN29 0AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN29 0QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 TN29 0QL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 14.1% | 19% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 57% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 12.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
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 (64.3%) 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 | 26.4% | 28.1% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -20.3% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 36.2% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 25% | 24.8% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 12.1% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 9.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 TN29 0QL this area, 30.3% 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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.4% | 30.3% | -15.1% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 14.6% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 13.6% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 17.7% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 100% | 95.7% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98.1% | 96.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 96.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Gardens was 68.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% higher than the Romney Marsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marys Gardens has the 12th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Romney Marsh and the 142nd highest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 St Marys Gardens, Romney Marsh, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2025-06-04 | £271,518 |
| 10 St Marys Gardens, Romney Marsh, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-01-09 | £282,085 |
| 6 St Marys Gardens, Romney Marsh, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,500 | 2023-02-24 | £260,388 |
| 1 St Marys Gardens, Romney Marsh, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-05-06 | £359,239 |
| 8 St Marys Gardens, Romney Marsh, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-01-24 | £306,848 |
TN29 0QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 0QL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 58% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 117 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dymchurch Primary School New Hall Close , Dymchurch TN29 0LE | 2out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy Fairfield Road , TN28 8BP | 3out of 4 | 4,606 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 | 4,510 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 | 4,544 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levin Club | THE LEVIN CLUB, 33-35 SEAWAY CRESCENT | 894 yd | |
| Bailiff's Sergeant | BAILIFFS SARGENT, 30 JEFFERSTONE LANE | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yongs | 26 JEFFERSTONE LANE | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dymchurch Recreation Ground St. Marys Road | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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 | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 97.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.