Downs Park, Herne Bay

House prices, sold prices and local information for CT6 6BY, CT6 6BZ.

Average price (last 12 months)
£462,500
3 sales
Average price (since 2016)
£306,646
24 sales
Price range
£117k – £575k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
15 May 2026
CT6 6BZ

At a glance

House prices£463k average34% above the Herne Bay average CrimeAbout averageHigher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationAbout averageDecile 5 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Flood riskIn a flood warning areaCheck the GOV.UK long-term risk Nearest station18 min walkHerne Bay station Schools2 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles, 1 Outstanding Ultrafast broadband100% of homesNational average 80%

24 property sales on Downs Park, Herne Bay have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £462,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £315,041. Average sale prices rose from £249,332 in 2016 to £406,250 in 2026 (+63%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 34% above the Herne Bay average of £344,079 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time.

House prices on Downs Park compared

Downs Park£462,500
CT6 postcode area£344,079
Herne Bay£344,079
England & Wales£356,718

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CT6 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2016: £249,332 (3 sales)2016£249k2017: £213,000 (4 sales)2017£213k2018: £460,000 (1 sales)2018£460k2019: £331,667 (3 sales)2019£332k2020: £208,500 (2 sales)2020£209k2021: £475,750 (2 sales)2021£476k2022: £422,500 (2 sales)2022£423k2023: £162,500 (2 sales)2023£163k2025: £317,833 (3 sales)2025£318k2026: £406,250 (2 sales)2026£406k

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Semi-detached12£315,04115 May 2026
Flat7£160,3578 Sep 2025
Detached5£491,3009 Dec 2025

Sold prices on Downs Park

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
41, Downs Park CT6 6BZ 15 May 2026£267,500 Semi-detachedFreehold
24, Downs Park CT6 6BY 20 Mar 2026£545,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
Flat 4, 1, Downs Park CT6 6BY 12 Jan 2026£184,000 FlatLeasehold
26, Downs Park CT6 6BZ 9 Dec 2025£575,000 DetachedFreehold
Flat 1, 1, Downs Park CT6 6BY 8 Sep 2025£173,500 FlatLeasehold
Flat 2, 1, Downs Park CT6 6BY 22 Jul 2025£205,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 3, 1, Downs Park CT6 6BY 2 Jul 2025£175,000 FlatLeasehold
2, Downs Park CT6 6BY 17 Apr 2025£405,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
Flat 4, 18 - 20, Downs Park CT6 6BY 30 Jun 2023£180,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 9, 18 - 20, Downs Park CT6 6BY 4 Apr 2023£145,000 FlatLeasehold
54, Downs Park CT6 6BZ 3 Oct 2022£375,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
Flat 1, 18 - 20, Downs Park CT6 6BY 31 Jan 2022£125,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 11, 18 - 20, Downs Park CT6 6BY 31 Jan 2022£125,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 12, 18 - 20, Downs Park CT6 6BY 31 Jan 2022£125,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 6, 18 - 20, Downs Park CT6 6BY 31 Jan 2022£125,000 FlatLeasehold
18 - 20, Downs Park CT6 6BY 31 Jan 2022£100,000 OtherFreehold
20, Downs Park CT6 6BY 31 Jan 2022£100,000 OtherFreehold
3, Downs Park CT6 6BY 7 Jan 2022£470,000 DetachedFreehold
5, Downs Park CT6 6BY 29 Sep 2021£520,000 DetachedFreehold
45, Downs Park CT6 6BZ 28 Jun 2021£431,500 DetachedFreehold
Flat 3, 18 - 20, Downs Park CT6 6BY 26 Apr 2021£148,500 FlatLeasehold
33, Downs Park CT6 6BZ 4 Dec 2020£300,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
Flat 9, 18 - 20, Downs Park CT6 6BY 27 Oct 2020£117,000 FlatLeasehold
Garage, Downs Park 24 Sep 2020£17,000 OtherFreehold
16, Downs Park CT6 6BY 25 Aug 2020£240,000 FlatLeasehold
6, Downs Park CT6 6BY 20 Nov 2019£460,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
58, Downs Park CT6 6BZ 14 Jun 2019£290,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
19, Downs Park CT6 6BY 3 Apr 2019£245,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
15, Downs Park CT6 6BY 1 May 2018£460,000 DetachedFreehold
Flat 9, 18 - 20, Downs Park CT6 6BY 22 Aug 2017£140,000 FlatLeasehold
54, Downs Park CT6 6BZ 9 Jun 2017£285,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
Flat 5, 18 - 20, Downs Park CT6 6BY 5 May 2017£162,000 FlatLeasehold
56, Downs Park CT6 6BZ 25 Jan 2017£265,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
33, Downs Park CT6 6BZ 5 Aug 2016£260,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
23, Downs Park CT6 6BY 29 Jul 2016£284,995 Semi-detachedFreehold
54, Downs Park CT6 6BZ 16 May 2016£203,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
Flat 3, 18 - 20, Downs Park CT6 6BY 31 Mar 2016£140,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 4, 18 - 20, Downs Park CT6 6BY 31 Mar 2016£148,000 FlatLeasehold
2A, Downs Park CT6 6BY 23 Mar 2016£175,000 FlatLeasehold

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

AddressSalesChange
Flat 4, 18 - 20, Downs Park £148,000 (Mar 2016) → £180,000 (Jun 2023) +22%
over 7 yrs
Flat 9, 18 - 20, Downs Park £140,000 (Aug 2017) → £117,000 (Oct 2020) → £145,000 (Apr 2023) +4%
over 6 yrs
54, Downs Park £203,000 (May 2016) → £285,000 (Jun 2017) → £375,000 (Oct 2022) +85%
over 6 yrs
Flat 3, 18 - 20, Downs Park £140,000 (Mar 2016) → £148,500 (Apr 2021) +6%
over 5 yrs
33, Downs Park £260,000 (Aug 2016) → £300,000 (Dec 2020) +15%
over 4 yrs

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Crime and flood risk near Downs Park

Crime

224 crimes were reported within about a mile of Downs Park in August 2026.

Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):

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Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Anti-social behaviour65
Violence & sexual offences65
Shoplifting24
Criminal damage & arson22
Other theft22
Public order6

Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.

Flood risk

Downs Park 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 Downs Park

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Herne Bay Junior School 371 pupils Primary 7–11 Report 0.3 mi
Herne Bay Infant School 259 pupils Primary 3–7 Report 0.4 mi
Herne Bay High School 1,507 pupils Secondary 11–18 Good Report 1.2 mi
Herne Church of England Junior School 375 pupils Primary Church of England 7–11 Report 1.2 mi
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School 318 pupils Primary Church of England 3–7 Outstanding Report 1.3 mi
Hampton Primary School 679 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 1.4 mi
Reculver Church of England Primary School 444 pupils Primary Church of England 4–11 Report 1.6 mi
Thornden Wood Primary School 337 pupils Primary 4–11 Good Report 1.8 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 and local GPs

Train stations

  • Herne Bay station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
  • Whitstable station 4.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Downs Park South (opp, Mickleburgh Hill) 1 min walk
  • Downs Park South (adj, Mickleburgh Hill) 1 min walk
  • Queen's Roundabout (E-bound, Mickleburgh Hill) 3 min walk
  • Downs Park North (adj, Beltinge Road) 3 min walk

GP surgeries

  • Park Surgery
    116 Kings Road, Herne Bay · 0.5 mi
  • The Heron Medical Practice
    Heron Medical Practice, 161 Station Road, Herne Bay · 0.7 mi

Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.

Area profile

Deprivation

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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: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned70.8%62.5%
Private rented26.2%20.3%
Social rented3.0%17.1%
Households637

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1515.3%17.4%
Aged 15–6460.1%64.1%
Aged 65+24.6%18.6%
Residents1,480

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)100%80%
Gigabit-capable100%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.

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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