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Herne Bay South & Greenhill

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About

Herne Bay South & Greenhill is a residential coastal area on the northern edge of Canterbury. It is characterised by long, straight roads lined with Victorian and Edwardian villas, many with sea views. The shingle beach and the long, curved promenade are central features, providing a direct connection to the sea.

A notable local landmark is the pair of historic clock towers on the seafront. The area's greenspace is focused around the oval of Greenhill, a sunken garden encircled by roads. This is a quiet, settled neighbourhood with a distinct seaside atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Herne Bay South & Greenhill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Herne Bay South & Greenhill is £51,163 per year. There are 3 schools in Herne Bay South & Greenhill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Herne Bay South & Greenhill is home to around 8,960 people, with a population density of about 3,594.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Herne Bay South & Greenhill Population
8,960
Population density
3,594.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.7(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.05(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.37(+30%)
Other theft
4.13(-26%)
Shoplifting
3.57(-55%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,350
93.2%
Other White
126
1.41%
Irish
68
0.76%
Indian
64
0.71%
Chinese
51
0.57%
Total population: 8,959

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,758
23.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,702
22.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,349
18.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,099
14.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
873
11.73%
Total 16+ residents: 7,443

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,585
41.69%
Owns with a mortgage
1,155
30.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
444
11.68%
Social rents from council
355
9.34%
Other social rented
177
4.66%
Total households: 3,802

Property prices in Herne Bay South & Greenhill

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £349,325 in Herne Bay South & Greenhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £880,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Herne Bay South & Greenhill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Herne Bay South & Greenhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached69£430,000
Flats9£158,000
Semi-Detached46£300,000
Terraced20£260,000

10 years median price trend in Herne Bay South & Greenhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Herne Bay South & Greenhill.

All postcodes in Herne Bay South & Greenhill

CT65FY

Drivers Close

CT68PU

Albany Drive

CT65JS

Wood Place

CT65SG

Stanley Gardens

CT65FX

Green Lane

CT65RS

Canterbury Road

CT65SX

Greenhill

CT65UB

Canterbury Road

CT67FD

Greenfinch Mews

CT69AS

Heron

CT65PY

Flamingo Drive

CT67QG

Greenhill Road

CT67SG

Gilchrist Avenue

CT68QP

Bognor Drive

CT68QW

Fleetwood Avenue

CT65QT

Gordon Road

CT65QY

Cherry Gardens

CT68NR

Cobblers Bridge Road

CT68UH

Bullers Avenue

CT68HL

Carlton Hill

CT68QB

Sea Street

CT68PG

Pier Avenue

CT68QH

Sandown Drive

CT68RZ

The Broadway

CT65SY

Eagle Place

CT67QB

Poplar Drive

CT68SD

Selsea Avenue

CT65QQ

Station Road

CT65RT

Canterbury Road

CT65TA

Parsonage Road

CT65UD

Underdown Lane

CT65UE

St Augustines Court

CT68RY

Central Avenue

CT65TE

Canterbury Road

CT65TJ

Pettman Close

CT68SG

The Broadway

CT68SE

Selsea Avenue

CT65FW

Laver Road

CT65PX

Eider Close

CT67PS

Oaks Avenue

CT67SQ

Love Street Close

CT68QU

Sea Street

CT68QY

Sea Street

CT65AL

Stony Way

CT65GU

Putters Drive

CT65RX

Canterbury Road

CT65TD

Canterbury Road

CT65UH

Priory Lane

CT67PQ

Bridle Way

CT68QT

St Annes Drive

CT68UL

Minster Drive

CT68PQ

Pier Avenue

CT68JU

St Georges Avenue

CT65PD

Queen Street

CT65QW

Spenser Road

CT65RJ

Mallard Close

CT67TN

Bullockstone Road

CT68RN

Western Esplanade

CT65SH

Stanley Road

CT67PJ

Kingfisher Court

CT67PX

Poplar Drive

CT65GE

Maybourne Avenue

CT65RF

Mandarin Lane

CT65TL

Pettman Close

CT65UF

Wye Green

CT68NY

Greenhill Bridge Road

CT68PS

Albany Drive

CT68TX

Western Avenue

CT65UQ

Bowes Lane

CT65BQ

King's Road

CT65TR

Eddington Lane

CT65TS

Eddington Lane

CT65TU

Eddington Lane

CT65UA

Canterbury Road

CT68QD

The Willows

CT68RX

Central Avenue

CT65TG

Eddington Lane

CT68PL

The Circus

CT65SJ

Stanley Road

CT68PJ

Cross Street

CT68RR

Central Avenue

CT65RB

Dering Road

CT67PW

Greenhill Road

CT68QX

Sea Street

CT68QZ

Sea Street

CT67SH

Herne Drive

CT65SP

Ambrose Avenue

CT65RA

Teal Drive

CT68QG

Sea Street

CT68QS

Fleetwood Avenue

CT68UD

Oxenden Park Drive

CT68UE

Western Avenue

CT67PL

Kingfisher Court

CT67PZ

Poplar Drive

CT65FZ

Drivers Close

CT67TS

Birkdale Gardens

CT65JA

Caddie Walk

CT65QP

Spenser Road

CT65SZ

Pochard Crescent

CT65SR

Park Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.