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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

CT65FR

Lovell Close

CT65GA

Hadley Close

CT67SA

Rowland Drive

CT68NP

Cobblers Bridge Road

CT68QF

Sea Street

CT67SW

Rowland Drive

CT68LJ

Grafton Rise

CT67SL

Matthews Road

CT68PH

The Circus

CT65QU

Gordon Road

Data Sources

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