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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 36 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
36
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
18.76(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.77(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.35(-33%)
Other theft
4.04(-28%)
Shoplifting
2.59(-68%)
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 Asian
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 138 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
Flats13£172,500
Terraced20£280,000
Detached40£437,500
Semi-Detached65£317,500

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

CT67EA

Kingsfield Road

CT67DE

Windmill Road

CT67GP

The Links

CT67UE

Radnor Close

CT65FD

Reid Crescent

CT65LZ

Braid Drive

CT67NL

Bullockstone Road

CT67UG

Epping Close

CT67AS

Seymour Close

CT67HX

Chapel Row

CT67FE

The Links

CT67JZ

Swallow Court

CT65DZ

Braid Drive

CT67HH

Herne Street

CT67JA

Herne Street

CT67DU

Dean Croft

CT66AD

Bristol Close

CT67BJ

Margate Road

CT67PT

Willow Mews

CT67HT

Herne & Broomfield

CT67UH

Rockingham Place

CT66NW

Talmead Road

CT66FW

The Boulevard

CT67HL

Herne Street

CT67LY

Broomfield Road

CT67EN

Swale Close

CT65FN

Bowes Drive

CT67UL

Ashdown Close

CT67XN

Peartree Road

CT67BP

Hoopers Lane

CT67BH

Margate Road

CT67JL

Woodrow Chase

CT67XG

Barley Close

CT67FF

Bayliss Court Road

CT67AZ

Broomfield Road

CT67HQ

Herne Street

CT67DG

Upper Free Down

CT67LU

Park Place

CT67AQ

Mill Court Close

CT66FN

Plaxton Way

CT67UW

Arden Road

CT67LB

Herne Common

CT67BW

Silverdale Drive

CT67AG

Margate Road

CT66AW

Matador Drive

CT67HB

Canterbury Road

CT67BX

Bogshole Lane

CT65DN

Parkland Road

CT67JW

Woodrow Chase

CT67LS

Albion Close

CT67HD

Canterbury Road

CT67DB

Goldfinch Close

CT67BY

Bogshole Lane

CT67FS

Arable Gardens

CT67ET

Ravensbourne Avenue

CT67XW

Peartree Road

CT67AB

Margate Road

CT67QH

Willow Farm Way

CT67BG

Hunters Forstal Road

CT67XD

Rye Walk

CT65FH

Chapman Road

CT66FS

Willowbrook Close

CT67TX

Shepherdsgate Drive

CT67AX

Honeysuckle Way

CT67BD

Hunters Chase

CT67BN

Margate Road

CT65FE

Sidney Grove

CT67DL

Windmill Road

CT67EE

Peartree Road

CT67ER

East Gate Close

CT67DT

Arden Road

CT67JG

Strode Park Road

CT67AD

Ford Road

CT66DR

Harrington Close

CT67NE

Lower Herne Road

CT67LW

Broomfield Road

CT67UQ

Savernake Drive

CT67EJ

The Downings

CT67JY

Herne Common

CT67BF

Ladyfields

CT67DA

Ellis Way

CT67TZ

Curtis Wood Park Road

CT67DH

Windmill Close

CT67NQ

Lower Herne Road

CT66FT

Viscount Square

CT67EB

Mill Lane

CT67FA

Jersey Farm Close

CT65FB

Wyatt Crescent

CT67BS

Bogshole Lane

CT67NA

Lower Herne Road

CT66FE

Talmead Road

CT66GZ

The Boulevard

CT67AF

Pond Cottages

CT67YH

Herne & Broomfield

CT67XA

Plough Court

CT67NF

Herne & Broomfield

CT67XB

The Meadows

CT67BA

Broomfield Road

CT66DP

Park Royal

CT67LR

Albion Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.