Western Avenue, Herne Bay
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT6 8UE, CT6 8UF, CT6 8TU.
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At a glance
23 property sales on Western Avenue, Herne Bay have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £478,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £310,938. Average sale prices rose from £233,333 in 2016 to £478,500 in 2026 (+105%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 39% above the Herne Bay average of £343,329 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 35% terraced, 35% semi-detached, 22% detached. Recorded sale prices on Western Avenue range from £120,000 to £605,000. 92% of homes sold here were freehold and 8% leasehold. Of 109 streets in Herne Bay with at least two sales in the last year, Western Avenue ranks 7th for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Western Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CT6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 92% freehold and 8% leasehold across 25 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £310,938 | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 8 | £340,875 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Detached | 5 | £277,200 | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Flat | 2 | £122,500 | 14 May 2021 |
Sold prices on Western Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33, Western Avenue CT6 8UE | 30 Apr 2026 | £352,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 98, Western Avenue CT6 8UF | 1 Apr 2026 | £605,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Western Avenue CT6 8TU | 19 Sep 2025 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 62, Western Avenue CT6 8UE | 10 Sep 2025 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Western Avenue CT6 8UE | 22 Nov 2024 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 78, Western Avenue CT6 8UF | 12 Apr 2024 | £435,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 52, Western Avenue CT6 8TX | 1 Mar 2024 | £292,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Western Avenue CT6 5QG | 8 Nov 2022 | £85,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 12, Western Avenue CT6 8TU | 18 Feb 2022 | £295,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Western Avenue CT6 8TX | 29 Sep 2021 | £395,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Western Avenue CT6 8UE | 27 Aug 2021 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Ground Floor Flat, 22, Western Avenue CT6 8TU | 14 May 2021 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 98, Western Avenue CT6 8UF | 28 Sep 2020 | £431,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Western Avenue CT6 8UE | 24 Feb 2020 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Western Avenue CT6 8TU | 14 Oct 2019 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, Western Avenue CT6 8UF | 11 Oct 2019 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Western Avenue CT6 8UE | 21 Dec 2018 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 72, Western Avenue CT6 8UE | 10 Dec 2018 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 76, Western Avenue CT6 8UF | 15 Feb 2017 | £255,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Western Avenue CT6 8TX | 5 Dec 2016 | £278,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 33, Western Avenue CT6 8UE | 30 Sep 2016 | £264,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 44, Western Avenue CT6 8TX | 15 Jul 2016 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Ground Floor Flat, 22, Western Avenue CT6 8TU | 24 Jun 2016 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 68, Western Avenue CT6 8UE | 18 Apr 2016 | £248,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 76, Western Avenue CT6 8UF | 8 Jan 2016 | £170,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 33, Western Avenue | £264,000 (Sep 2016) → £352,000 (Apr 2026) | +33% over 10 yrs |
| 98, Western Avenue | £431,000 (Sep 2020) → £605,000 (Apr 2026) | +40% over 6 yrs |
| 44, Western Avenue | £320,000 (Jul 2016) → £395,000 (Sep 2021) | +23% over 5 yrs |
| Ground Floor Flat, 22, Western Avenue | £120,000 (Jun 2016) → £125,000 (May 2021) | +4% over 5 yrs |
| 76, Western Avenue | £170,000 (Jan 2016) → £255,000 (Feb 2017) | +50% over 1 yr |
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Schools near Western Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Infant School 259 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Herne Bay Junior School 371 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Herne Bay High School 1,507 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hampton Primary School 679 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Thornden Wood Primary School 337 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Herne Church of England Junior School 375 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School 318 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–7 | Outstanding Report | 1.6 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 0.3 mi · 7 min walk
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
- Whitstable station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Oxenden Street (adj, Avenue Road) 2 min walk
- Oxenden Street (before, Avenue Road) 2 min walk
- Sea Street (SE-bound, Albany Drive) 4 min walk
- Station Road Corner (N-bound, Station Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Heron Medical Practice
Heron Medical Practice, 161 Station Road, Herne Bay · 0.2 mi - Park Surgery
116 Kings Road, Herne Bay · 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Herne Bay Sea St Express · 0.2 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Herne Bay · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Herne Bay · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Sea Street · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Borno Chemists · 0.2 mi
- Prx Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Park Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Sea Street Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Herne Bay Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Mydentist · 0.7 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 6 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 699 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 31.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,577 |
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 Western Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 89.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 2.5% |
Religion
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.6% |
| No religion | 41.5% | 42% |
| Not answered | 5% | 7% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 87.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.9% | 12.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.4% | 33.1% |
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 16.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18% | 21.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.4% | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 4.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.1% | 47% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.4% | 42.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 23.6% | 26.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.9% | 20.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.2% | 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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