Property market | £355,247 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London City (65.0 miles) | |
Broadband | 49.9mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 89.2% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 10.8% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 368 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 214 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (North Thanet level) | |
Community | Median age is 38.2 | Happiness is Below Average for Kent, Average for UK | |
Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Canterbury) | |
Commute (approx) | - London St Pancras (64 mins) | |
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£355,247 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London City (65.0 miles) | |
49.9mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 38.2 | Happiness is Below Average for Kent, Average for UK | |
Ranked 368 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 214 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (North Thanet level) | |
4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Canterbury) | |
- London St Pancras (64 mins) | |
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Click icons on the map for more detail.Herne Bay has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Aldi Herne Bay, Iceland Herne Bay, Lidl Herne Bay, Morrisons Herne Bay, Tesco Herne Bay Express, Tesco Herne Bay Sea Street Express. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Bouncing Barrel, Cains Pier Arcade, Divers Arms, Herne Bay Little Theatre, Masonic Temple, Parkerville, Prince Of Wales, Rose Inn, The Druids Head, Th... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: 49 Mortimer Street, A Casa Mia, A La Turka, Alice And The Hatter, Basil & Co The Bistro, Briggsys Emporium, Captain Jacks, Extra Scoops, Family Kebab,... (see map below for more). There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Bay Leaf Coffee House, Benitas Cafe, Cafe Latino, Charlies Coffee Bar & Bistro, Harry's Cafe, Herne Bay Cafe, Marie @ The Coffee Lab, Seaview Cafe. Herne Bay has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Herne Bay has had a steady increase over the last few years and accelerating growth. Based on data published on 14 August 2024, on average a detached house costs £528,557, which is up 5.3% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £355,247 (up 5.8% on last year) , a terraced house £300,196 (up 5.2% on last year) and a flat £196,958. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £879 per month. Property prices in Herne Bay are similar to the average property prices across Kent and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Herne Bay, prices have risen much more quickly than the annual average price change seen across the Kent region.
Property data is based on Canterbury level pricing data and is as at June 2024 (publicised 14 August 2024)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to June 2024
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Northumberland | £341,537 | +9.1% | £193,799 | +9.1% |
Oxfordshire | £681,167 | +7.2% | £446,842 | +8.5% |
Warwickshire | £497,044 | +5.4% | £296,606 | +4.9% |
Lancashire | £327,674 | +5.0% | £202,231 | +4.7% |
Staffordshire | £368,206 | +4.6% | £231,129 | +5.4% |
Buckinghamshire | £827,077 | +4.6% | £460,901 | +6.3% |
Derbyshire | £337,829 | +4.5% | £211,624 | +3.9% |
West Northamptonshire | £468,120 | +4.2% | £282,342 | +5.3% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £330,614 | +4.2% | £211,375 | +4.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £339,334 | +4.2% | £214,324 | +4.5% |
Leicestershire | £411,159 | +3.8% | £258,580 | +4.0% |
Worcestershire | £449,059 | +3.7% | £281,497 | +4.8% |
West Yorkshire | £351,674 | +3.7% | £216,569 | +4.4% |
South Yorkshire | £291,325 | +3.7% | £192,231 | +4.7% |
North Yorkshire | £413,652 | +3.6% | £267,964 | +4.5% |
Greater Manchester | £405,945 | +3.6% | £266,387 | +3.8% |
Shropshire | £395,032 | +3.3% | £256,716 | +5.5% |
Gloucestershire | £525,561 | +3.1% | £333,967 | +3.5% |
Herefordshire | £432,901 | +2.8% | £285,029 | +5.2% |
West Sussex | £651,933 | +2.8% | £426,962 | +3.6% |
Merseyside | £340,799 | +2.6% | £220,544 | +2.5% |
Cambridgeshire | £468,546 | +2.2% | £329,883 | +4.2% |
Hertfordshire | £909,469 | +2.0% | £535,434 | +2.5% |
Devon | £483,813 | +1.7% | £334,482 | +4.3% |
Essex | £566,401 | +1.4% | £375,725 | +2.5% |
West Midlands | £407,451 | +1.2% | £251,243 | +2.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £411,956 | +1.2% | £254,927 | +2.6% |
Somerset | £440,632 | +0.9% | £290,138 | +3.0% |
Suffolk | £432,182 | +0.6% | £274,497 | +0.9% |
Wiltshire | £494,939 | +0.6% | £322,678 | +2.7% |
Kent | £582,570 | +0.3% | £371,997 | +1.2% |
Dorset | £512,149 | +0.2% | £345,395 | +2.6% |
Hampshire | £605,590 | +0.2% | £380,521 | +1.3% |
Norfolk | £385,381 | 0.0% | £261,753 | +2.2% |
East Sussex | £567,509 | -0.2% | £375,770 | +1.6% |
London | £1,032,371 | -0.7% | £680,157 | +2.6% |
Surrey | £916,153 | -0.8% | £535,732 | +1.0% |
Cornwall | £432,953 | -1.1% | £293,238 | +1.3% |
Lincolnshire | £294,743 | -1.3% | £201,941 | +1.1% |
Isle of Wight | £412,903 | -3.6% | £289,954 | -1.5% |
Rutland | £496,567 | -5.6% | £313,758 | -3.6% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Herne Bay, or click here to browse the longer list of Herne Bay property transactions from 2023.
Herne Bay has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Herne Church of England Junior School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2016. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Herne Church of England Junior School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | Yes - 2016 |
Herne Bay Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Herne Bay Junior School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Fairlight Glen Independent Special School | Primary & Secondary Other independent special school - Mixed | No |
Herne Bay High School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Hampton Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (9/29/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Herne Bay | |
Herne Church of England Junior School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (3/23/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Herne Bay | |
Fairlight Glen Independent Special School Save school | Primary & Secondary Other independent special school - Mixed | 2: Good (29/11/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Herne Bay | |
Herne Bay High School Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/15/2022) | 546 submissions 78.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Herne Bay |
Hampton Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (3/11/2020) | Ofsted Report Link | Herne Bay | |
Herne Bay Junior School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/9/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Herne Bay | |
Herne Bay Infant School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/21/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Herne Bay |
School | Type |
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Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (9/29/2021) |
Herne Church of England Junior School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (3/23/2016) |
Fairlight Glen Independent Special School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (29/11/2018) |
Herne Bay High School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (6/15/2022) 546 submissions 78.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Hampton Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/11/2020) |
Herne Bay Junior School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/9/2016) |
Herne Bay Infant School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/21/2016) |
Station | Distance from Herne Bay | Commute options |
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Herne Bay A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 112 mins - Southeastern - £605 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 105 mins - Southeastern - £605 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 115 mins - Southeastern - £605 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 116 mins - Southeastern - £605 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 119 mins - Thameslink - £605 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 123 mins - Thameslink - £605 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 165 mins - London Overground - £605 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 173 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 195 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Chestfield & Swalecliffe A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 97 mins - Southeastern - £605 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 101 mins - Southeastern - £605 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 111 mins - Southeastern - £605 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 112 mins - Southeastern - £605 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 115 mins - Thameslink - £605 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 119 mins - Thameslink - £605 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 161 mins - London Overground - £605 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 169 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 191 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Whitstable A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 112 mins - Southeastern - £605 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 98 mins - Southeastern - £605 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 108 mins - Southeastern - £605 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 109 mins - Southeastern - £605 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 112 mins - Thameslink - £605 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 116 mins - Thameslink - £605 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 158 mins - London Overground - £605 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 166 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 188 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Sturry A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +3% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 64 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (100 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (110 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (108 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 124 mins - Thameslink - £663 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 128 mins - Thameslink - £663 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 174 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 196 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Canterbury East A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 97 mins - Southeastern - £161 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 100 mins - Southeastern - £161 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 110 mins - Southeastern - £161 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 111 mins - Southeastern - £161 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 113 mins - Thameslink - £161 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 117 mins - Thameslink - £161 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 146 mins - London Overground - £161 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 167 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 189 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Canterbury West A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 64 mins - Southeastern - £161 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (96 mins - Southeastern - £161 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (106 mins - Southeastern - £161 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (104 mins - Southeastern - £161 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 120 mins - Thameslink - £161 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 124 mins - Thameslink - £161 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 170 mins - Thameslink) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 179 mins - London Overground - £161 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 192 mins - Thameslink) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Canterbury) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Canterbury residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 89.2% | 81.7% |
Asian | 4.1% | 9.3% |
Mixed | 2.7% | 2.9% |
Black | 2.5% | 4.0% |
Other | 1.5% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the North Thanet consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 12.3% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 13.2% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 9.2% | 368 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 19.9% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.9% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 14.5% | |
Routine occupations | 11.4% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 8.8% | 214 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 4.8% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Kent is average (62mbps). Herne Bay is slower than this, with average download speeds of 49.9mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the North Thanet level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 49.9 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 94.6% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.4% |
Crime stats were found at the Canterbury level:
Type | Canterbury | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 93 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 4 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 7 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 1 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 40 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Herne Bay.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Kent S London and E Sussex | Plenty Brook, Swalecliffe Brook, West Brook | Plenty Brook from Eddington to the sea, including Herne Bay, the Swalecliffe Brook from near Court Lees to the sea, including Chestfield and Swalecliffe and the West Brook from the railway line to the sea including Studd Hill and Hampton |
Kent S London and E Sussex | North Sea | Areas at risk of coastal flooding from Whitstable to Margate, including Herne Bay, Reculver, Marshside, Saint Nicholas at Wade, Birchington and Westgate-on-Sea |
Kent S London and E Sussex | North Sea | Areas at risk of coastal flooding from Whitstable to Herne Bay, including Tankerton, Swalecliffe, Studd Hill and Hampton |
Kent S London and E Sussex | Groundwater | Areas at risk from Groundwater flooding including the Petham Bourne, Alkham bourne and Nailbourne including Elham, Barham, Bishopsbourne, Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne |
Kent S London and E Sussex | Plenty Brook | Plenty Brook at Herne Bay including Eddington |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Herne Bay, Kent Affordability: Expensive Hot property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £355,247 Detached: £528,557 | 93 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 | 9.2% residents in higher managerial positions 8.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Sevenoaks, Kent Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £504,116 Detached: £899,419 | 66 | Primary: 10Secondary: 7 | 19.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Eynsford, Kent Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £504,116 Detached: £899,419 | 66 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 19.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Tunbridge Wells, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Slowing property market Local John Lewis Local M&S | Semi-detached: £479,651 Detached: £854,412 | 67 | Primary: 16Secondary: 7 | 19.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Cranbrook & Sissinghurst, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £479,651 Detached: £854,412 | 67 | Primary: 3Secondary: 3 | 13.4% residents in higher managerial positions 6.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Swanscombe, Kent Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £426,907 Detached: £652,867 | 97 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 13.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Appledore, Kent Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £342,989 Detached: £558,813 | 90 | Primary: Secondary: | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 7.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Chilham, Kent Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £342,989 Detached: £558,813 | 90 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 7.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Whitstable, Kent Affordability: Expensive Hot property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £355,247 Detached: £528,557 | 93 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Canterbury, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £355,247 Detached: £528,557 | 93 | Primary: 11Secondary: 13 | 9.2% residents in higher managerial positions 8.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Folkestone, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £353,503 Detached: £516,295 | 92 | Primary: 14Secondary: 7 | 10.8% residents in higher managerial positions 8.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Deal, Kent Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £310,768 Detached: £468,304 | 93 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 | 8.5% residents in higher managerial positions 8.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Sandwich, Kent Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £310,768 Detached: £468,304 | 93 | Primary: 2Secondary: 2 | 9.5% residents in higher managerial positions 9.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Herne Bay, Kent Affordability: Expensive Hot property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £355,247 Detached: £528,557 | 93 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 |
Sevenoaks, Kent Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £504,116 Detached: £899,419 | 66 | Primary: 10Secondary: 7 |
Eynsford, Kent Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £504,116 Detached: £899,419 | 66 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Tunbridge Wells, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Slowing property market Local John Lewis Local M&S | Semi-detached: £479,651 Detached: £854,412 | 67 | Primary: 16Secondary: 7 |
Cranbrook & Sissinghurst, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £479,651 Detached: £854,412 | 67 | Primary: 3Secondary: 3 |
Swanscombe, Kent Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £426,907 Detached: £652,867 | 97 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
Appledore, Kent Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £342,989 Detached: £558,813 | 90 | Primary: Secondary: |
Chilham, Kent Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £342,989 Detached: £558,813 | 90 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Whitstable, Kent Affordability: Expensive Hot property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £355,247 Detached: £528,557 | 93 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
Canterbury, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £355,247 Detached: £528,557 | 93 | Primary: 11Secondary: 13 |
Folkestone, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £353,503 Detached: £516,295 | 92 | Primary: 14Secondary: 7 |
Deal, Kent Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £310,768 Detached: £468,304 | 93 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 |
Sandwich, Kent Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £310,768 Detached: £468,304 | 93 | Primary: 2Secondary: 2 |
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