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Herne & Broomfield

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About

Herne & Broomfield is a largely residential ward on the northern outskirts of Canterbury. The area encompasses the distinct villages of Herne and Broomfield, which are separated by farmland and open spaces. Housing consists primarily of detached and semi-detached homes, with some older properties near the village centres. The landscape is characterised by gentle slopes and rural edges, providing a transition from the city to the wider Kent countryside.

The ward has local amenities including primary schools, shops, and pubs serving each village community. Herne is notable for its historic windmill, a prominent local landmark visible from surrounding roads. Transport links are provided by bus services into Canterbury, with the A299 running to the north. The area maintains a quiet, village-oriented atmosphere despite its proximity to the city.

Area overview

On average Herne & Broomfield has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.7% 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 8,985 people, with a population density of about 875.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Herne & Broomfield Population
8,985
Population density
875.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.14(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.35(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.67(-28%)
Other theft
4.34(-23%)
Shoplifting
2.78(-65%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,481
94.39%
Other White
161
1.79%
Indian
46
0.51%
Irish
42
0.47%
Other Asian
36
0.4%
Total population: 8,985

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,952
26.85%
Level 3 (A level)
1,396
19.2%
No qualifications
1,277
17.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,112
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
856
11.77%
Total 16+ residents: 7,271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,536
42.65%
Owns with a mortgage
1,379
38.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
415
11.52%
Other social rented
86
2.39%
Shared ownership
70
1.94%
Total households: 3,601

Property prices in Herne & Broomfield

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 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
Semi-Detached59£320,000
Terraced18£280,000
Flats11£161,000
Detached39£440,000

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

CT67EE

Peartree Road

CT65FF

Cooper Drive

CT65FN

Bowes Drive

CT67EX

Darenth Close

CT67BX

Bogshole Lane

CT67BH

Margate Road

CT67JW

Woodrow Chase

CT67HG

Herne Street

CT67AF

Pond Cottages

CT67LJ

Busheyfields Road

CT67DQ

Sondes Close

CT67XA

Plough Court

CT67AN

School Lane

CT67GP

The Links

CT67UE

Radnor Close

CT67UB

Hawe Farm Way

CT67LP

Albion Lane

CT67NH

Lower Herne Road

CT67HN

Herne Street

CT67LW

Broomfield Road

CT67EN

Swale Close

CT65FD

Reid Crescent

CT67FG

Hunters Forstal Road

CT67JP

Benstede Close

CT67JH

Mill Lane

CT67JY

Herne Common

CT67NP

Braggs Lane

CT67AW

Orchard Row

CT67HW

Herne Street

CT67EB

Mill Lane

CT67EQ

Peartree Road

CT67JD

Herne Street

CT67LU

Park Place

CT67XN

Peartree Road

CT65DN

Parkland Road

CT67BQ

Merrywood Grove

CT65FG

Reynolds Drive

CT67LD

Falcon Close

CT67LX

Ridgeway Walk

CT67XB

The Meadows

CT65FH

Chapman Road

CT67NL

Bullockstone Road

CT67AR

School Lane

CT65EN

Bancord Avenue

CT67DR

Mill Lane

CT67HH

Herne Street

CT67HE

Herne Street

CT67HF

Ridley Close

CT67AY

Broomfield Road

CT67EY

Partridge Close

CT67EU

Links Close

CT67UG

Epping Close

CT67EW

Hillcroft Road

CT67UN

Halford Close

CT67FF

Bayliss Court Road

CT67NQ

Lower Herne Road

CT67DT

Arden Road

CT67NA

Lower Herne Road

CT67AP

St Martins View

CT67BF

Ladyfields

CT67BP

Hoopers Lane

CT67XR

Curlew Close

CT67AJ

Magnolia Rise

CT67NT

Ash Close

CT65EL

Colt Place

CT67UL

Ashdown Close

CT67AT

Streetfield

CT67PF

Willow Farm Way

CT67ES

Pigeon Lane

CT67UD

Hawe Farm Way

CT67JX

Herne Common

CT67UP

Bowland Close

CT67AS

Seymour Close

CT67EL

Hillcroft Road

CT67BJ

Margate Road

CT67AZ

Broomfield Road

CT67LN

Ridgeway Road

CT67TZ

Curtis Wood Park Road

CT65FE

Sidney Grove

CT65FJ

Holness Road

CT67TU

Walcot Place

CT67LB

Herne Common

CT67HJ

Herne Street

CT67DY

Hill Brow Avenue

CT67DG

Upper Free Down

CT67XW

Peartree Road

CT67ET

Ravensbourne Avenue

CT67ER

East Gate Close

CT67UQ

Savernake Drive

CT65LZ

Braid Drive

CT67TB

Forgefields

CT67TF

Forgefields

CT67BN

Margate Road

CT67BU

Bogshole Lane

CT67AG

Margate Road

CT67JS

Aspen Road

CT67EH

Pigeon Lane

CT67LA

Canterbury Road

CT67UW

Arden Road

CT67DJ

Mount View Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.