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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

CT67LR

Albion Lane

CT67LS

Albion Close

CT67HP

Herne Street

CT67XG

Barley Close

CT65FB

Wyatt Crescent

CT67BW

Silverdale Drive

CT67AX

Honeysuckle Way

CT67JT

Anemone Way

CT67PT

Willow Mews

CT67JA

Herne Street

CT67BD

Hunters Chase

CT67DL

Windmill Road

CT67HX

Chapel Row

CT67BE

Gorse Lane

CT67AL

School Lane

CT67HU

Chapel Row

CT67HY

Albion Close

CT67YH

Herne & Broomfield

CT67JJ

Mill Lane

CT67HB

Canterbury Road

CT67AH

Palmer Close

CT67EG

Peartree Road

CT67NF

Herne & Broomfield

CT67XE

Harvest Court

CT67QH

Willow Farm Way

CT67HT

Herne & Broomfield

CT67EP

Green Acres Close

CT67JN

Woodrow Chase

CT67DH

Windmill Close

CT67UJ

Strangford Place

CT67HS

Dove Close

CT67AD

Ford Road

CT67DE

Windmill Road

CT67NW

Bullockstone Road

CT67EJ

The Downings

CT67FR

Herne & Broomfield

CT67EA

Kingsfield Road

CT67AQ

Mill Court Close

CT67NE

Lower Herne Road

CT67DD

Chalford Drive

CT67BY

Bogshole Lane

CT67GQ

The Links

CT67JE

Mill View Road

CT67HL

Herne Street

CT67BL

Margate Road

CT65HQ

Steel Close

CT67NN

Bullockstone Road

CT67AU

Streetfield

CT67FB

Stocks Walk

CT67XD

Rye Walk

CT67UF

Charnwood Road

CT67TQ

Steed Close

CT67EF

Helding Close

CT67AB

Margate Road

CT67UH

Rockingham Place

CT67TA

Norton Avenue

CT67BZ

Bogshole Lane

CT67GJ

New Road

CT67GG

Spicers Field

CT67LT

Albion Lane

CT67DB

Goldfinch Close

CT67LY

Broomfield Road

CT67DN

Hunters Forstal Road

CT67XF

The Meadows

CT67FE

The Links

CT67TE

Holbourn Close

CT67TX

Shepherdsgate Drive

CT67HR

Herne Street

CT67DS

Bramley Gardens

CT65DZ

Braid Drive

CT65FL

Sinclair Street

CT67BG

Hunters Forstal Road

CT67DF

Windmill Road

CT67JZ

Swallow Court

CT67DP

Mill Lane

CT67LL

Ridgeway Road

CT67LE

Canterbury Road

CT67JU

Herne Common

CT67BB

Broomfield Road

CT67DU

Dean Croft

CT67FS

Arable Gardens

CT67JL

Woodrow Chase

CT67HD

Canterbury Road

CT67LZ

Nightingale Road

CT67NJ

Ash Close

CT67NB

Blenheim Close

CT67TY

Curtis Wood Park Road

CT67BT

Belle Vue Cottages

CT65FA

Heath Grove

CT67JG

Strode Park Road

CT67FH

Herne & Broomfield

CT67BA

Broomfield Road

CT67BS

Bogshole Lane

CT67ND

Lower Herne Road

CT67FA

Jersey Farm Close

CT67TD

Lindridge Close

CT67HQ

Herne Street

CT67TG

Vinten Close

CT67XP

Pintail Way

CT67JF

Mill View Road

Data Sources

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