Town comparison
Hythe vs New Romney
Which is better to live in? 8.4 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. Hythe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hythe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hythe
£332,015
New Romney
£325,872
Crime Rate
Hythe
75.0
New Romney
75.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hythe
100.0%
New Romney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hythe
406.2
New Romney
363.4
EPC Rating
Hythe
70.1
New Romney
70.1
Median Income
Hythe
£32,877
New Romney
£32,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £325,872, New Romney undercuts Hythe (£332,015) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Hythe 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 Hythe (£266,614 vs £110,200).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hythe prices grew faster — 52% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastHythe 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 Hythe 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 4 schools in Hythe, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In New Romney, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Hythe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) 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 | Hythe | New Romney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Hythe averages 406.2 Mbps – ahead of New Romney's 363.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.2% of premises in Hythe and 89.1% in New Romney. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Hythe and 69.3% in New Romney.
Hythe is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (406 vs 363 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hythe 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 Hythe and £1,184 in New Romney. 63.6% of homes in Hythe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in New Romney.
Hythe 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 Hythe and £32,877 in New Romney. The median age is 47.5 in Hythe and 47.5 in New Romney. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Hythe versus 65.8% in New Romney. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Hythe and 52.2% in New Romney.
| Indicator | Hythe | New Romney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,382 | 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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