Grafton Rise, Herne Bay
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT6 8LJ, CT6 8LH.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Grafton Rise, Herne Bay have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 29 Jul 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £305,750. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 44% semi-detached, 33% terraced, 22% flat. Recorded sale prices on Grafton Rise range from £170,000 to £325,000. 78% of homes sold here were freehold and 22% leasehold.
House prices on Grafton Rise compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Grafton Rise 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: 78% freehold and 22% leasehold across 9 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £305,750 | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Terraced | 3 | £218,333 | 5 Apr 2019 |
| Flat | 2 | £176,500 | 14 Aug 2020 |
Sold prices on Grafton Rise
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Grafton Rise CT6 8LJ | 29 Jul 2022 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Grafton Rise CT6 8LJ | 10 Mar 2021 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16A, Grafton Rise CT6 8LJ | 28 Jan 2021 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Ground Floor Flat, 23, Grafton Rise CT6 8LJ | 14 Aug 2020 | £183,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26, Grafton Rise CT6 8LJ | 5 Apr 2019 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Grafton Rise CT6 8LH | 11 Sep 2017 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Grafton Rise CT6 8LJ | 25 Aug 2017 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Grafton Rise CT6 8LJ | 25 Aug 2017 | £288,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| First Floor Flat, 23, Grafton Rise CT6 8LJ | 29 Jun 2017 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16, Grafton Rise | £305,000 (Mar 2021) → £325,000 (Jul 2022) | +7% over 1 yr |
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Schools near Grafton Rise
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Primary School 679 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Herne Bay High School 1,507 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Thornden Wood Primary School 337 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Herne Bay Infant School 259 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Herne Bay Junior School 371 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Herne Church of England Junior School 375 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School 318 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–7 | Outstanding Report | 1.7 mi |
| Swalecliffe Community Primary School 492 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 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 0.5 mi · 9 min walk
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe station 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
- Whitstable station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Sea Street Gas Works (opp, Sea Street) 2 min walk
- Sea Street Roundabout (before, Sea Street) 2 min walk
- Sea Street Gas Works (adj, Sea Street) 3 min walk
- Sea Street Roundabout (just after, Sea Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Heron Medical Practice
Heron Medical Practice, 161 Station Road, Herne Bay · 0.7 mi - Park Surgery
116 Kings Road, Herne Bay · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Herne Bay · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Sea Street · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Herne Bay Sea St Express · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Herne Bay · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Sianora Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Borno Chemists · 0.7 mi
- Prx Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Sea Street Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Herne Bay Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
- Mydentist · 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 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 774 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,788 |
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 Grafton Rise
Ethnic group
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 89.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.4% | 4.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1% | 2.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 2.5% |
Religion
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.6% |
| No religion | 44.2% | 42% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 87.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.1% | 12.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23.6% | 33.1% |
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 16.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.2% | 21.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.6% | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 47% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.1% | 42.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 24.1% | 26.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.3% | 20.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.5% | 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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