Postcode CT6 5BU is located in an urban city, within the Heron ward of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Herne Bay South & Greenhill area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Herne Bay South & Greenhill is £36,500 per year. The nearest station is Herne Bay located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Memorial Park.
Herne Bay South & Greenhill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,303 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Herne Bay South & Greenhill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 63.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Herne Bay South & Greenhill is £36,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT6 5BU.
Herne Bay South & Greenhill near CT6 5BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Herne Bay located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Herne Bay | N/A | Walking directions to Herne Bay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to Memorial Park |
| 0.4 mi | Oxenden Square | Small | Walking directions to Oxenden Square |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in Heron area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £930,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 54 | £152,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £337,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £301,000 |
10 year median price trend in Heron
In the CT6 5BU postcode area, located within Herne Bay South & Greenhill, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT6 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 100 Kings Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5RE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | 10 Beach Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5PU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Kings Road Store | 41 King's Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5BX | Walking directions to Kings Road Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Richmond Street, Canterbury, CT6 5LR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Right Choice | 137 High Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5NG | Walking directions to Right Choice |
Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.