Bowes Drive, Herne Bay
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT6 5FN.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Bowes Drive, Herne Bay have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 6 Sep 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £350,121. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2021; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Bowes Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Bowes Drive 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 13 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £350,121 | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Detached | 2 | £422,498 | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £344,995 | 26 Mar 2021 |
Sold prices on Bowes Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Bowes Drive CT6 5FN | 6 Sep 2024 | £435,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Bowes Drive CT6 5FN | 13 Dec 2023 | £365,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Bowes Drive CT6 5FN | 23 Jul 2021 | £359,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 8, Bowes Drive CT6 5FN | 19 Jul 2021 | £334,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 10, Bowes Drive CT6 5FN | 29 Jun 2021 | £349,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 2, Bowes Drive CT6 5FN | 28 Jun 2021 | £399,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Bowes Drive CT6 5FN | 28 Jun 2021 | £349,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 1, Bowes Drive CT6 5FN | 7 May 2021 | £409,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Bowes Drive CT6 5FN | 26 Mar 2021 | £347,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 5, Bowes Drive CT6 5FN | 26 Mar 2021 | £332,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 7, Bowes Drive CT6 5FN | 26 Mar 2021 | £359,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 9, Bowes Drive CT6 5FN | 26 Mar 2021 | £344,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Bowes Drive CT6 5FN | 20 Feb 2020 | £167,053 | Other New build | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Bowes Drive | £399,995 (Jun 2021) → £435,000 (Sep 2024) | +9% over 3 yrs |
| 7, Bowes Drive | £359,995 (Mar 2021) → £365,000 (Dec 2023) | +1% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Bowes Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay High School 1,507 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Herne Church of England Junior School 375 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School 318 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Herne Bay Infant School 259 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Thornden Wood Primary School 337 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Herne Bay Junior School 371 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Hampton Primary School 679 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Hoath Primary School 106 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.3 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 0.7 mi · 13 min walk
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Sturry station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Cemetery Gates (opp, Canterbury Road) 8 min walk
- Cemetery Gates (adj, Canterbury Road) 8 min walk
- Strode Park (adj, Canterbury Road) 9 min walk
- Strode Park (opp, Canterbury Road) 9 min walk
GP surgeries
- Park Surgery
116 Kings Road, Herne Bay · 1.0 mi - The Heron Medical Practice
Heron Medical Practice, 161 Station Road, Herne Bay · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Eddington - Thanet Way · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Herne Bay · 0.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Sea Street · 0.9 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Herne Bay Express · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Sianora Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Hollytree Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Park Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Sea Street Dental Practice · 1.0 mi
- Mydentist · 1.1 mi
- Herne Bay Dental Surgery · 1.1 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 8 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 82.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 837 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,199 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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 Bowes Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 89.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.3% | 4.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.1% | 2.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.6% |
| No religion | 44.1% | 42% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 7% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 87.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.4% | 12.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 22% | 21.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 16.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.5% | 47% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 43% | 26.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 36% | 42.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14.9% | 10% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.1% | 20.8% |
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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