Dymchurch vs New Romney
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, New Romney offers lower property prices by roughly 74%. Dymchurch has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Dymchurch
£568,189
New Romney
£325,872
Crime Rate
Dymchurch
74.9
New Romney
75.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dymchurch
N/A
New Romney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dymchurch
199.8
New Romney
363.4
EPC Rating
Dymchurch
70.1
New Romney
70.1
Median Income
Dymchurch
£32,877
New Romney
£32,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in New Romney is £325,872, which is 74% less than Dymchurch at £568,189. The most affordable entry point in Dymchurch is a flat at £201,000, while in New Romney it is a flat at £110,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 82% pricier in Dymchurch (£201,000 vs £110,200).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dymchurch prices grew faster — 104% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 74.9 offences per 1,000 people, Dymchurch is the safer of the two – 0% lower than New Romney's 75.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dymchurch is violent-crime, while in New Romney it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Dymchurch and New Romney. Dymchurch has 1 schools and New Romney has 2 schools.
Dymchurch School Inspection Breakdown
New Romney School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dymchurch | New Romney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
New Romney offers faster average downloads at 363.4 Mbps, compared to 199.8 Mbps in Dymchurch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.1% of premises in Dymchurch and 89.1% in New Romney. Gigabit availability stands at 32.1% in Dymchurch and 69.3% in New Romney.
New Romney is the faster of the two by 82% on average download speed (363 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Dymchurch are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.1 (band C) versus 70.1 (band C) in New Romney. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Dymchurch and £1,184 in New Romney. 63.6% of homes in Dymchurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in New Romney.
Dymchurch has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,877 in Dymchurch and £32,877 in New Romney. The median age is 47.5 in Dymchurch and 47.5 in New Romney. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Dymchurch and 52.2% in New Romney. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Dymchurch versus 65.8% in New Romney.
| Indicator | Dymchurch | New Romney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,097 | 3,870 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,877 | £32,877 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.4% |
Location
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