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TN29 9 area guide

Who lives in TN29 9, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Folkestone and Hythe
Region
South East
Population
7,619 (2024)
At a glance

What TN29 9 is like

The TN29 9 postcode sector in Folkestone and Hythe covers 262 live postcodes and is home to about 7,619 people across 5 census neighbourhoods. 70.9% of households own their home, 16.3% rent privately and 12% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 55–59, and 50.5% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in TN29 9 sold for a median of £270,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How TN29 9 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
2.4/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
5/ 10

Around the middle — 23.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£270,000

Median over 59 sales in TN29 9, +1.9% on the year before.

TransportMore
0.0/ 10

Poor — 0 stations within a mile, 0 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 3 rated schools in TN29 9 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£44,813

Average a year, before tax — higher than 26% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    More deprived than mostLook closer

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.4 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

  2. 02
    An older population

    24.9% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.

  3. 03
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

  4. 04
    Mostly owner-occupied

    70.9% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.

Questions

TN29 9 FAQs

01
Is TN29 9 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.4 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 23.7 per 1,000 people a year, band 5 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 0.0 out of 10 (poor).
02
How much does a house cost in TN29 9?

The median sale price over the last year was £270,000.

Homes in TN29 9 sold for a median of £270,000 across 59 sales in the year to August 2026, +1.9% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is TN29 9 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 23.7 offences per 1,000 people a year around TN29 9, below the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 5 of 10.
04
Who lives in TN29 9?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 55–59, at 8.5% of residents. 70.9% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (39.7%).
05
Which council covers TN29 9?

TN29 9 is in Folkestone and Hythe.

TN29 9 is in Folkestone and Hythe, in South East. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is TN29 9?

Connectivity scores 0.0 out of 10.

There are 0 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 0.0 out of 10 (poor). The nearest station is New Romney Station (RHDR), 2.9 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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