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Herne Bay

3,151 people · median £200,000 · Canterbury

More affordable than mostCleaner air than most
Canterbury Council · Labour / Liberal Democrat coalition   26/39 seats · 67% · OCD 2026
59/100
Mixed
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£200k
median price
-12.1%
5-year growth
100%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£200k
median sold price
9.4 yrs
of local pay to buy
-12.1%
5-year change
£322k
typical terraced
53 min
London — fastest
9
rail stations
100%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
3
grammar schools
64
schools total
6.5
NO₂ · WHO 10
28.7%
in a flood zone
450
green spaces
6.2
PM2.5 · WHO 5
534
eat & drink
128
shops
84.4%
gigabit
30
gyms & leisure

Tiles show neighbourhood’s own prices and crime; schools, transport, health & amenities are shown for the wider area — each tab labels its source.

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Sold price trend -12.1%

£117k£159k£201k£242k20142025£187,500
£129,500 in 2014 → £187,500 in 2025 · 112 sales in 12 months
In Canterbury:
1st cheapest of 22 neighbourhoods

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

Herne Bay is a neighbourhood in Kent with a population of 3,151. The median property price is £200,000, with 112 sales in the past 12 months and prices down 12.1% over five years. Flats dominate at £166,000 median, while terraces reach £322,300.

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The area scores poorly on deprivation indices, with about 15% of neighbourhoods in England more deprived; crime and living environment scores are particularly low. The median age is 41.5, and 41.5% of homes are owner-occupied. Residents are predominantly White at 92.7%. Education levels vary: 25.1% hold level 4 qualifications or above, though 22.2% have none. The environment shows low nitrogen dioxide but moderate particulate matter. Broadband is strong, with 84.4% gigabit coverage. Two conservation areas exist, including HERNE BAY, with 28 listed buildings. Canterbury City Council governs the area; band D council tax is £2,397.99 for 2026/27.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-08-01T07:56:12Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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