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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£371
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £388K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £371 per square foot) in Herne & Broomfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Herne & Broomfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£420,000£369
Semi-Detached55£315,000£375
Terraced20£277,500£402
Flats9£161,000£317

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Herne & Broomfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Herne & Broomfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£333,500£76,000£262,500£225,000
2017£378,498£169,950£274,998£228,750
2018£379,998£165,000£280,248£250,000
2019£390,000£159,500£292,500£235,000
2020£387,500£217,495£290,000£253,000
2021£418,748£239,498£302,500£300,000
2022£460,000£254,000£350,000£272,000
2023£457,500£214,250£320,000£290,000
2024£455,000£191,500£310,000£265,000
2025£450,000£161,000£317,500£280,000
2026£440,000£225,000£317,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Herne & Broomfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Herne & Broomfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300£262£284£293
2017£326£297£314£317
2018£339£276£342£311
2019£339£279£317£363
2020£343£325£330£332
2021£358£331£364£327
2022£400£334£417£400
2023£426£335£373£380
2024£351£305£372£353
2025£370£254£368£406
2026£339£317£398£320
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Herne & Broomfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Herne & Broomfield in the last year.

All postcodes in Herne & Broomfield

CT67AE

Ruskins View

CT67DA

Ellis Way

CT67JB

Herne Street

CT67ED

Mill Lane

CT67UA

Bramblefields Close

CT67DX

Sherwood Close

CT67JQ

Strode Park Road

CT67DW

Hunters Forstal Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.