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CT6

HERNE BAY

Kent, South East, England

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CT6 is the postcode district for HERNE BAY, located in Kent, South East.

Avg price £358,548
1yr change ▼ 1.1%
Crime 15% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£358,548

▼ 1.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

25% above national avg

Crime Rate

69.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

15% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

340 Mbps

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.

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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

£356K £357K £358K £359K £360K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

162,100

Population

67

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.

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340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

CT

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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Frequently Asked Questions about CT6 HERNE BAY

What is the average house price in CT6 HERNE BAY?
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 HERNE BAY 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 is the population of CT6 HERNE BAY?
The population of CT6 (HERNE BAY) is approximately 162,100 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in CT6 HERNE BAY?
There are 9 schools in or near CT6. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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