Hawkinge vs New Romney
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
New Romney is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. Hawkinge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Hawkinge
£389,416
New Romney
£325,872
Crime Rate
Hawkinge
75.0
New Romney
75.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hawkinge
N/A
New Romney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hawkinge
311.7
New Romney
363.4
EPC Rating
Hawkinge
70
New Romney
70.1
Median Income
Hawkinge
£33,115
New Romney
£32,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Hawkinge commands an average of £389,416, compared with £325,872 in New Romney – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Hawkinge is a flat at £199,875, while in New Romney it is a flat at £110,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 81% pricier in Hawkinge (£199,875 vs £110,200).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, New Romney prices grew faster — 34% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastHawkinge 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 Hawkinge 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 Hawkinge and New Romney. Hawkinge has 2 schools and New Romney has 2 schools.
Hawkinge School Inspection Breakdown
New Romney School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hawkinge | New Romney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 363.4 Mbps in New Romney and 311.7 Mbps in Hawkinge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Hawkinge and 89.1% in New Romney. Gigabit availability stands at 57.2% in Hawkinge and 69.3% in New Romney.
New Romney is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (363 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours New Romney, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Hawkinge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,198 in Hawkinge and £1,184 in New Romney. 62.6% of homes in Hawkinge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in New Romney.
New Romney has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,114.5 in Hawkinge and £32,877 in New Romney. The median age is 47 in Hawkinge and 47.5 in New Romney. Employment rates stand at 52.6% in Hawkinge and 52.2% in New Romney. Owner-occupancy is 66% in Hawkinge versus 65.8% in New Romney. Hawkinge has a population of 7,935 and New Romney has 3,870.
| Indicator | Hawkinge | New Romney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,935 | 3,870 |
| Median Age | 47 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,114.5 | £32,877 |
| Employment Rate | 52.6% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 27.4% |
Location
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