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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 40 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
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
21.04(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.01(-39%)
Other theft
5.12(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.01(-38%)
Shoplifting
2.34(-71%)
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%
Other forms of private rent
70
1.94%
Total households: 3,601

Property prices in Herne & Broomfield

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 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
Detached38£461,000
Flats11£178,000
Semi-Detached45£320,000
Terraced18£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

CT67FR

Herne & Broomfield

CT67YH

Herne & Broomfield

CT67HW

Herne Street

CT67AN

School Lane

CT67GQ

The Links

CT67JZ

Swallow Court

CT67LN

Ridgeway Road

CT67AF

Pond Cottages

CT67AW

Orchard Row

CT67DL

Windmill Road

CT67DD

Chalford Drive

CT67FH

Herne & Broomfield

CT67HU

Chapel Row

CT67LA

Canterbury Road

CT67LU

Park Place

CT67UW

Arden Road

CT67LX

Ridgeway Walk

CT67BB

Broomfield Road

CT67DX

Sherwood Close

CT67EX

Darenth Close

CT67HP

Herne Street

CT67BN

Margate Road

CT67BU

Bogshole Lane

CT67DQ

Sondes Close

CT67EL

Hillcroft Road

CT67JU

Herne Common

CT65FA

Heath Grove

CT67HG

Herne Street

CT67TZ

Curtis Wood Park Road

CT67XF

The Meadows

CT67JS

Aspen Road

CT65DN

Parkland Road

CT67DS

Bramley Gardens

CT67FG

Hunters Forstal Road

CT67LJ

Busheyfields Road

CT67LS

Albion Close

CT65FH

Chapman Road

CT67DY

Hill Brow Avenue

CT67EB

Mill Lane

CT67EG

Peartree Road

CT67EH

Pigeon Lane

CT67HN

Herne Street

CT67EU

Links Close

CT67LE

Canterbury Road

CT67TU

Walcot Place

CT67UD

Hawe Farm Way

CT67XR

Curlew Close

CT67EP

Green Acres Close

CT67EA

Kingsfield Road

CT67EE

Peartree Road

CT67JB

Herne Street

CT67JL

Woodrow Chase

CT67NB

Blenheim Close

CT65EN

Bancord Avenue

CT67AU

Streetfield

CT67DP

Mill Lane

CT67DR

Mill Lane

CT67TB

Forgefields

CT67UG

Epping Close

CT65EL

Colt Place

CT67FF

Bayliss Court Road

CT67JQ

Strode Park Road

CT67LT

Albion Lane

CT67NQ

Lower Herne Road

CT67JT

Anemone Way

CT67HE

Herne Street

CT67GP

The Links

CT65LZ

Braid Drive

CT67AG

Margate Road

CT67DG

Upper Free Down

CT67FE

The Links

CT67EF

Helding Close

CT67AB

Margate Road

CT67ET

Ravensbourne Avenue

CT67JN

Woodrow Chase

CT67ND

Lower Herne Road

CT65FB

Wyatt Crescent

CT65FG

Reynolds Drive

CT67LZ

Nightingale Road

CT67FB

Stocks Walk

CT67JA

Herne Street

CT67JE

Mill View Road

CT65FL

Sinclair Street

CT67AX

Honeysuckle Way

CT67BD

Hunters Chase

CT67HT

Herne & Broomfield

CT67NJ

Ash Close

CT67UB

Hawe Farm Way

CT67HS

Dove Close

CT67BY

Bogshole Lane

CT67ED

Mill Lane

CT67JD

Herne Street

CT67QH

Willow Farm Way

CT67UA

Bramblefields Close

CT65FJ

Holness Road

CT67HX

Chapel Row

CT67EN

Swale Close

CT67LP

Albion Lane

CT67UH

Rockingham Place

CT67BS

Bogshole Lane

Data Sources

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