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Herne & Broomfield

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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Herne & Broomfield Population

9,648

Population density

879.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

9,079

94.14%

Other White

182

1.89%

Indian

0.55%

Irish

0.47%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.36%

Total population: 9,644

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	38	£461,000	£327,750	£372,500	£540,000	£596,000
Flats	12	£179,000	£83,600	£160,750	£204,750	£271,150
Semi-Detached	51	£319,000	£250,000	£297,500	£368,500	£417,500
Terraced	22	£282,500	£219,500	£260,625	£298,750	£321,900

10 years median price trend in Herne & Broomfield

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Herne & Broomfield

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