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Herne & Broomfield

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About

Herne & Broomfield is a large, primarily residential parish situated southwest of Canterbury's city centre. The area encompasses several distinct neighbourhoods, including Herne itself, Herne Bay Common, and the village of Broomfield. It is characterised by a mix of housing, from post-war developments to more modern estates, alongside local shopping parades catering to daily needs. The landscape includes areas of open farmland and greenspace on its fringes.

A notable local landmark is Herne Mill, a restored smock mill that stands prominently on the North Downs. The area is bordered by the A299 Thanet Way, providing a major transport link, while the ancient King's Wood offers woodland walks. Herne also holds a traditional annual village fair, a long-standing community event.

Area overview

On average Herne & Broomfield has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Herne & Broomfield is £60,276 per year. There are 2 schools in Herne & Broomfield: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Herne & Broomfield is home to around 9,648 people, with a population density of about 879.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Herne & Broomfield Population
9,648
Population density
879.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.59(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.53(-44%)
Other theft
4.77(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.73(-42%)
Shoplifting
2.18(-73%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,079
94.14%
Other White
182
1.89%
Indian
53
0.55%
Irish
45
0.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
35
0.36%
Total population: 9,644

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,059
26.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,489
19.35%
No qualifications
1,319
17.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,210
15.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
922
11.98%
Total 16+ residents: 7,695

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,560
40.76%
Owns with a mortgage
1,485
38.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
443
11.58%
Other social rented
127
3.32%
Shared ownership
90
2.35%
Total households: 3,827

Property prices in Herne & Broomfield

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Herne & Broomfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £770,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Herne & Broomfield 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 & Broomfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£461,000
Flats12£179,000
Semi-Detached51£319,000
Terraced22£282,500

10 years median price trend in Herne & Broomfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Herne & Broomfield.

All postcodes in Herne & Broomfield

CT67ED

Mill Lane

CT67JD

Herne Street

CT67QH

Willow Farm Way

CT67UA

Bramblefields Close

CT65FJ

Holness Road

CT67HX

Chapel Row

CT66DY

Weyman Terrace

CT67EN

Swale Close

CT67LP

Albion Lane

CT67UH

Rockingham Place

CT67BS

Bogshole Lane

CT67BT

Belle Vue Cottages

CT67XE

Harvest Court

CT65FD

Reid Crescent

CT65FN

Bowes Drive

CT67DB

Goldfinch Close

CT67EW

Hillcroft Road

CT67PF

Willow Farm Way

CT67XN

Peartree Road

CT67FS

Herne & Broomfield

CT67NH

Lower Herne Road

CT67NP

Braggs Lane

CT67BE

Gorse Lane

CT67DN

Hunters Forstal Road

CT66DP

Park Royal

CT67NA

Lower Herne Road

CT67TX

Shepherdsgate Drive

CT66NW

Talmead Road

CT67DU

Dean Croft

CT67HY

Albion Close

CT67LY

Broomfield Road

CT66DF

Lancet Drive

CT65FE

Sidney Grove

CT67DH

Windmill Close

CT67EJ

The Downings

CT67XA

Plough Court

CT65FF

Cooper Drive

CT67JF

Mill View Road

CT67NW

Bullockstone Road

CT67GJ

New Road

CT67UE

Radnor Close

CT67XD

Rye Walk

CT67AD

Ford Road

CT67AL

School Lane

CT67JJ

Mill Lane

CT67UL

Ashdown Close

CT67UN

Halford Close

CT67AJ

Magnolia Rise

CT67BH

Margate Road

CT67JP

Benstede Close

CT67NL

Bullockstone Road

CT67AQ

Mill Court Close

CT67DJ

Mount View Road

CT67HJ

Herne Street

CT67JW

Woodrow Chase

CT67LR

Albion Lane

CT67PT

Willow Mews

CT67BW

Silverdale Drive

CT67DE

Windmill Road

CT67ER

East Gate Close

CT67JX

Herne Common

CT67LL

Ridgeway Road

CT67AY

Broomfield Road

CT67NE

Lower Herne Road

CT67TD

Lindridge Close

CT67BF

Ladyfields

CT67BQ

Merrywood Grove

CT67DF

Windmill Road

CT67HF

Ridley Close

CT67HH

Herne Street

CT67LB

Herne Common

CT67BX

Bogshole Lane

CT67ES

Pigeon Lane

CT67LW

Broomfield Road

CT65HQ

Steel Close

CT67TE

Holbourn Close

CT67UJ

Strangford Place

CT67BJ

Margate Road

CT66DR

Harrington Close

CT67AZ

Broomfield Road

CT67XW

Peartree Road

CT66AW

Matador Drive

CT67DT

Arden Road

CT67FA

Jersey Farm Close

CT67BL

Margate Road

CT67BA

Broomfield Road

CT67BZ

Bogshole Lane

CT67EY

Partridge Close

CT67TA

Norton Avenue

CT67TF

Forgefields

CT67AE

Ruskins View

CT67DW

Hunters Forstal Road

CT67HQ

Herne Street

CT67UQ

Savernake Drive

CT67DA

Ellis Way

CT67JG

Strode Park Road

CT67UF

Charnwood Road

CT67GG

Spicers Field

CT67TY

Curtis Wood Park Road

CT65DZ

Braid Drive

Data Sources

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