Town Pop. 13,882

Living in Herne: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Herne scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Herne most outperforms the national norm: 58/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 48/100 against a town median of 67/100.

It scores 7 points above the CT6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (82) and safety (80). That puts Herne in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CT6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 413 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 136 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 85 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Other theft 72 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Drugs 40 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 154 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Thanet Way 44 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Lane (North) 34 crimes
  3. 3 Bridle Way 30 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 52
Parks Ample 89
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
42
7 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Outstanding4Good1Ungraded
  • Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Herne Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Herne Bay High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Herne Bay Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Herne Bay Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Thornden Wood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hampton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre3.6 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital16.3 mi
William Harvey Hospital16.4 mi
Hospital waitsEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr R Sigurdsson & Partners1.1 mi
GP capacity1,716 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
82
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across Canterbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 320 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired26.4%Student3.9%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.4%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary27.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.8%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership77.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax Canterbury · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,881
C £2,150
D £2,419
E £2,957
F £3,494
G £4,032
H £4,838
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
49
Herne Bay 0.6 mi
Chestfield & Swalecliffe 2.5 mi
Sturry 3.9 mi
J7 M2 9.3 mi
J7 M2 9.8 mi
J6 M2 10.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
58
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £323,000 111
Detached £381,250 44
Semi-detached £310,000 45
Terraced £275,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£198k £305k £416k £522k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Herne Bay 49 0.8 mi away ⇄
Broad Oak (Canterbury) 29 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hersden 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sturry 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Whitstable 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Upstreet 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Tyler Hill 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Blean 45 4.9 mi away ⇄
St Nicholas at Wade 34 5.5 mi away ⇄
Wickhambreaux 38 5.5 mi away ⇄
Canterbury 50 5.6 mi away ⇄
Rough Common 51 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Herne a nice place to live?

Herne is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Herne is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Herne?

Herne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 900 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Herne?

Among the top-rated schools in Herne are Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School and Herne Church of England Junior School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Herne in total.

What are house prices like in Herne?

The current median house price in Herne is £323,000, around 13% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £381,250, semi-detached £310,000, terraced £275,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 111 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Herne in context

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Postcode districts in Herne

CT6 49 ⇄

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