CT6 — HERNE BAY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CT6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CT6 is £358,548, which is 20% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in CT6 cost 24.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CT6 have fallen 1.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£442,795	718
Semi-detached	£329,579	567
Terraced	£296,180	281
Flat	£185,333	335
All types	£358,548	1972

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CT6

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 69.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CT6 has a crime rate 15% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

25.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

12.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

13.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CT6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CT6 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Herne Bay Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Herne Church of England Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Herne Bay Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Fairlight Glen Independent Special School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

162,100

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CT6 are 340.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CT6 is collected by Canterbury. The Band D rate is £2,115/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CT6 — HERNE BAY

Area Summary

CT6 (HERNE BAY) offers above-average property prices (£358,548, 25% above national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (340 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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▼ 3.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CT6?

The average house price in CT6 (HERNE BAY) is £358,548, based on 1972 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 25% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.1% over the past year.

Is CT6 a safe area to live?

Crime in CT6 is close to the national average at 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (25.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CT6?

There are 9 schools in or near CT6. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CT6?

Council tax in CT6 is collected by Canterbury. The Band D rate is £2,115 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CT6?

The average broadband download speed in CT6 is 340 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CT6 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in CT6 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 162,100.