Benstede Close, Herne Bay
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT6 7JP.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Benstede Close, Herne Bay have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 30 Nov 2023. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £529,000. Recorded sale prices on Benstede Close range from £482,000 to £555,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Benstede Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Benstede Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CT6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 3 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £529,000 | 30 Nov 2023 |
Sold prices on Benstede Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Romney, Benstede Close CT6 7JP | 30 Nov 2023 | £550,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Mill View House, Benstede Close CT6 7JP | 23 Aug 2017 | £555,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Dulcinea, Benstede Close CT6 7JP | 9 Feb 2017 | £482,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Benstede Close
Crime
59 crimes were reported within about a mile of Benstede Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Benstede Close is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Whitstable - Plenty Brook Flood warning area
- Plenty, Swalecliffe and West Brooks Flood alert area
- Coast from Whitstable to Herne Bay Flood alert area
- Coast from Whitstable to Margate Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in East Kent Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Benstede Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Church of England Junior School 375 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School 318 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Herne Bay High School 1,507 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Herne Bay Infant School 259 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Herne Bay Junior School 371 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Thornden Wood Primary School 337 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Hampton Primary School 679 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Hoath Primary School 106 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Herne Bay station 1.1 mi · 23 min walk
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe station 2.9 mi · 59 min walk
- Sturry station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Church (opp, Herne Street) 2 min walk
- Church (adj, Herne Street) 2 min walk
- Streetfield (adj, School Lane) 3 min walk
- Streetfield (opp, School Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Park Surgery
116 Kings Road, Herne Bay · 1.3 mi - The Heron Medical Practice
Heron Medical Practice, 161 Station Road, Herne Bay · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Eddington - Thanet Way · 0.6 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Margate Road Herne Bay · 1.1 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Herne Bay Express · 1.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Herne Bay · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Hollytree Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Park Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
- Sianora Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Mydentist · 1.2 mi
- Herne Bay Dental Surgery · 1.4 mi
- Sea Street Dental Practice · 1.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 686 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,593 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 90% | 92% |
Share of homes across Canterbury with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Benstede Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 89.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.6% |
| No religion | 36.7% | 42% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | – |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 87.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.2% | 12.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.9% | 33.1% |
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 16.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.7% | 21.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.1% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12% | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.4% | 47% |
| Good health | 31% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.3% | 42.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 29.2% | 26.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 14.7% | 20.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.8% | 10% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Canterbury.
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