Littlestone-on-Sea vs New Romney
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, New Romney offers lower property prices by roughly 27%. Littlestone On Sea has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Littlestone On Sea edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Littlestone-on-Sea
£415,449
New Romney
£325,872
Crime Rate
Littlestone-on-Sea
74.7
New Romney
75.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Littlestone-on-Sea
100.0%
New Romney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Littlestone-on-Sea
363.4
New Romney
363.4
EPC Rating
Littlestone-on-Sea
70.1
New Romney
70.1
Median Income
Littlestone-on-Sea
£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 27% less than Littlestone On Sea at £415,449. The most affordable entry point in Littlestone On Sea is a flat at £179,154, while in New Romney it is a flat at £110,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 63% pricier in Littlestone On Sea (£179,154 vs £110,200).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Littlestone On Sea prices grew faster — 59% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Littlestone On Sea (74.7 per 1,000) compared to New Romney (75.2 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Littlestone On Sea 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 EastLittlestone On Sea has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in New Romney. Littlestone On Sea has 1 schools in total, while New Romney has 2.
Littlestone-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 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 | Littlestone-on-Sea | New Romney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Littlestone On Sea offers faster average downloads at 363.4 Mbps, compared to 363.4 Mbps in New Romney. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Littlestone On Sea and 89.1% in New Romney. Gigabit availability stands at 69.3% in Littlestone On Sea and 69.3% in New Romney.
Littlestone On Sea is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (363 vs 363 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Littlestone On Sea 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 Littlestone On Sea and £1,184 in New Romney. 63.6% of homes in Littlestone On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in New Romney.
Littlestone On Sea 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 Littlestone On Sea and £32,877 in New Romney. The median age is 47.5 in Littlestone On Sea and 47.5 in New Romney. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Littlestone On Sea and 52.2% in New Romney. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Littlestone On Sea versus 65.8% in New Romney.
| Indicator | Littlestone-on-Sea | New Romney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,271 | 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% |
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