Town comparison
Folkestone vs New Romney
Which is better to live in? 11.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
New Romney is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Folkestone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Folkestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Folkestone
£332,015
New Romney
£325,872
Crime Rate
Folkestone
75.0
New Romney
75.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Folkestone
100.0%
New Romney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Folkestone
368.6
New Romney
363.4
EPC Rating
Folkestone
70.1
New Romney
70.1
Median Income
Folkestone
£32,877
New Romney
£32,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £325,872, New Romney undercuts Folkestone (£332,015) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Folkestone is a flat at £266,614, while in New Romney it is a flat at £110,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 142% pricier in Folkestone (£266,614 vs £110,200).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Folkestone prices grew faster — 52% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastFolkestone has a crime rate of 75 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than New Romney at 75.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Folkestone 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 EastOf the 19 schools in Folkestone, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In New Romney, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Folkestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
New Romney School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Folkestone | New Romney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 2 |
| Primary | 15 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Folkestone averages 368.6 Mbps – ahead of New Romney's 363.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Folkestone and 89.1% in New Romney. Gigabit availability stands at 68.8% in Folkestone and 69.3% in New Romney.
Folkestone is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (369 vs 363 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Folkestone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while New Romney averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Folkestone and £1,184 in New Romney. 63.6% of homes in Folkestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in New Romney.
Folkestone 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 Folkestone and £32,877 in New Romney. The median age is 47.5 in Folkestone and 47.5 in New Romney. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Folkestone versus 65.8% in New Romney. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Folkestone and 52.2% in New Romney.
| Indicator | Folkestone | New Romney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,987 | 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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