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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

CT68PR

Albany Drive

CT68LB

Sea Street

CT68UF

Western Avenue

CT68QR

Bognor Drive

CT68RT

The Broadway

CT68UB

Oxenden Park Drive

CT65QL

Spenser Road

CT65SS

Heron

CT65UG

Canterbury Road

CT65BT

Queen Street

CT65GW

Harlequin Close

CT65QN

Spenser Road

CT67RX

Greenfinch Mews

CT68NU

Greenhill Gardens

CT65FQ

Robinson Road

CT65GZ

Links Way

CT68NN

Cross Street

CT67TP

Lytham Avenue

CT68NW

Southsea Drive

CT68UQ

Fernlea Avenue

CT65QD

Pochard Crescent

CT65RR

Muscovy Way

CT65SW

Condor Close

CT68BF

Minster Drive

CT68SB

Selsea Avenue

CT65FU

Hunter Avenue

CT65FS

Randall Way

CT65RY

Flamingo Drive

CT67PU

Chestnut Drive

CT67SN

Barnfield

CT68JY

Sea Street

CT67SD

Rowland Drive

CT65RD

Dering Road

CT65ST

Park Road

CT67QQ

Darrell Close

CT68UJ

Leighville Drive

CT65ND

Heron

CT67TR

Sunningdale Walk

CT68NX

Greenhill Gardens

CT68PT

Albany Drive

CT67TW

The Fairway

CT68HH

Bournemouth Drive

CT68NZ

Woollets Close

CT65TT

Eddington Lane

CT67SP

Collins Road

CT65GD

Greenhill

CT68HE

Queensbridge Drive

CT68PN

Cornminster Court

CT65QH

Station Road

CT65QJ

Station Road

CT65SN

Kathryns Court

CT65TP

Orchard Road

CT67QA

Poplar Drive

CT67QJ

Brook Close

CT67TT

Wentworth Gardens

CT68PX

Albany Drive

CT68TZ

Linden Avenue

CT65TF

Nurserylands

CT67PP

Chestnut Drive

CT67QN

Greenhill Road

CT68UG

Fernlea Avenue

CT65PZ

Longtail Rise

CT68PP

Albany Drive

CT65QX

Gordon Road

CT65TQ

Beaumanor

CT65SQ

Stanley Gardens

CT67PN

Greenhill Road

CT67QE

Greenhill Road

CT67SB

Rowland Drive

CT65RU

Canterbury Road

CT68PZ

Sea Street

CT68QE

Sea Street

CT68QQ

Sea Street

CT69AZ

Heron

CT67SJ

Herne Drive

CT68TY

Linden Avenue

CT65QZ

Cherry Gardens

CT65XA

King's Road

CT67QD

The Grove

CT67TL

Bullockstone Road

CT68QN

Fleetwood Avenue

CT65NA

Station Road

CT67SR

Collins Road

CT68JX

Clarendon Street

CT68QJ

Sandown Drive

CT68SF

Selsea Avenue

CT65AA

Birdie Close

CT65FT

Bawcomb Close

CT65JR

Greenhill

CT65TH

Roselea Avenue

CT65TW

Plenty Brook Drive

CT67NR

Bullockstone Road

CT67NS

Bullockstone Road

CT67PR

Chestnut Drive

CT67PY

Poplar Drive

CT68BQ

Sea Street

CT68NT

Cobblers Bridge Road

CT68PW

Albany Drive

CT68RU

Central Avenue

CT65BU

Kings Road

Data Sources

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