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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

CT67NT

Ash Close

CT67XG

Barley Close

CT67BG

Hunters Forstal Road

CT67HD

Canterbury Road

CT67TG

Vinten Close

CT67HB

Canterbury Road

CT67TQ

Steed Close

CT67NF

Herne & Broomfield

Data Sources

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