William Street, Herne Bay
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT6 5EW, CT6 5NR, CT6 5PB.
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At a glance
31 property sales on William Street, Herne Bay have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £367,500. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £325,077. That is 7% above the Herne Bay average of £343,329 over the same period. 9 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 7 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 61% flat, 19% terraced, 13% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on William Street range from £131,500 to £525,000. 51% of homes sold here were freehold and 49% leasehold. Of 109 streets in Herne Bay with at least two sales in the last year, William Street ranks 41st for average price.
House prices on William Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CT6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 51% freehold and 49% leasehold across 49 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 19 | £325,077 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Terraced | 6 | £359,167 | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £296,875 | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Detached | 2 | £450,000 | 24 Nov 2025 |
Sold prices on William Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Bun Penny Apartments, William Street CT6 5EW | 6 Jul 2026 | £270,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 31, William Street CT6 5EG | 16 Feb 2026 | £200,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 43, William Street CT6 5NR | 24 Nov 2025 | £465,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Basement Flat, 53, William Street CT6 5NR | 30 Oct 2025 | £380,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, William Street CT6 5PB | 27 Aug 2025 | £207,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, William Street CT6 5EJ | 10 Apr 2025 | £30,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 48 - 52, William Street CT6 5PB | 17 Mar 2025 | £205,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 3, Bun Penny Apartments, William Street CT6 5EW | 28 Nov 2024 | £371,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, William Street CT6 5EJ | 26 Jul 2024 | £941,520 | Other | Freehold |
| 41, William Street CT6 5NR | 25 Jun 2024 | £485,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat, 11, William Street CT6 5EW | 29 Jan 2024 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat, 11, William Street CT6 5EW | 29 Jan 2024 | £110,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 71A, William Street CT6 5NR | 20 Dec 2023 | £211,551 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 44, William Street CT6 5PB | 31 Aug 2023 | £148,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat, 9, William Street CT6 5EW | 23 May 2023 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, William Street CT6 5EW | 23 May 2023 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 61, William Street CT6 5NR | 28 Feb 2023 | £410,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 4, 19, William Street CT6 5EG | 29 Apr 2022 | £131,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Bun Penny Apartments, William Street CT6 5EW | 29 Apr 2022 | £430,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 69, William Street CT6 5NR | 14 Mar 2022 | £395,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Bun Penny Apartments, William Street CT6 5EW | 14 Feb 2022 | £500,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, Bun Penny Apartments, William Street CT6 5EW | 30 Sep 2021 | £525,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 8, Bun Penny Apartments, William Street CT6 5EW | 30 Jul 2021 | £465,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Bun Penny Apartments, William Street CT6 5EW | 30 Jun 2021 | £310,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 44A, William Street CT6 5PB | 28 May 2021 | £144,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 43, William Street CT6 5NR | 15 Jan 2021 | £435,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, William Street CT6 5EW | 23 Jun 2020 | £160,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 55, William Street CT6 5NR | 4 Jun 2020 | £457,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Bun Penny Apartments, William Street CT6 5EW | 28 Feb 2020 | £297,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 81B, William Street CT6 5NR | 14 Feb 2020 | £157,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Bun Penny Apartments, William Street CT6 5EW | 10 Feb 2020 | £385,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 12, Bun Penny Apartments, William Street CT6 5EW | 16 Jan 2020 | £390,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 45, William Street CT6 5NR | 4 Nov 2019 | £500,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 29, William Street CT6 5EG | 30 Aug 2019 | £215,000 | Other | Freehold |
| First Floor Flat, 51, William Street CT6 5NR | 27 Jun 2019 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Bun Penny Apartments, William Street CT6 5EW | 24 May 2019 | £425,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 1, Bun Penny Apartments, William Street CT6 5EW | 12 Apr 2019 | £452,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 15, William Street CT6 5EW | 1 Oct 2018 | £600,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 10, Bun Penny Apartments, William Street CT6 5EW | 14 Sep 2018 | £435,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 5, Bun Penny Apartments, William Street CT6 5EW | 31 Aug 2018 | £395,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 46, William Street CT6 5PB | 30 Apr 2018 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 41, William Street CT6 5NR | 12 Dec 2017 | £415,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, William Street CT6 5EW | 30 Nov 2017 | £15,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 67, William Street CT6 5NR | 15 Jun 2017 | £225,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 50, William Street CT6 5PB | 20 Dec 2016 | £125,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 57, William Street CT6 5NR | 28 Oct 2016 | £395,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, William Street CT6 5EW | 30 Sep 2016 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 71A, William Street CT6 5NR | 8 Jul 2016 | £150,420 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 59, William Street CT6 5NR | 31 May 2016 | £230,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Bun Penny Apartments, William Street | £452,000 (Apr 2019) → £500,000 (Feb 2022) → £270,000 (Jul 2026) | -40% over 7 yrs |
| 43, William Street | £435,000 (Jan 2021) → £465,000 (Nov 2025) | +7% over 5 yrs |
| 46, William Street | £190,000 (Apr 2018) → £207,500 (Aug 2025) | +9% over 7 yrs |
| 3, Bun Penny Apartments, William Street | £297,000 (Feb 2020) → £310,000 (Jun 2021) → £371,500 (Nov 2024) | +25% over 5 yrs |
| 41, William Street | £415,000 (Dec 2017) → £485,000 (Jun 2024) | +17% over 7 yrs |
| 71A, William Street | £150,420 (Jul 2016) → £211,551 (Dec 2023) | +41% over 7 yrs |
| 10, Bun Penny Apartments, William Street | £435,000 (Sep 2018) → £430,000 (Apr 2022) | -1% over 4 yrs |
| 8, Bun Penny Apartments, William Street | £425,000 (May 2019) → £465,000 (Jul 2021) | +9% over 2 yrs |
| 15, William Street | £15,000 (Nov 2017) → £600,000 (Oct 2018) | +3900% over under a year |
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Schools near William Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Junior School 371 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Herne Bay Infant School 259 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Herne Bay High School 1,507 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Hampton Primary School 679 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 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 |
| Thornden Wood Primary School 337 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Reculver Church of England Primary School 444 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 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 · 14 min walk
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
- Whitstable station 4.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Fire Station (adj, High Street) 1 min walk
- Fire Station (o/s, High Street) 1 min walk
- Library (o/s, High Street) 2 min walk
- Canterbury Road Corner (after, High Street) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Park Surgery
116 Kings Road, Herne Bay · 0.2 mi - The Heron Medical Practice
Heron Medical Practice, 161 Station Road, Herne Bay · 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Herne Bay · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Mortimer St Herne Express · 0.2 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Herne Bay · 0.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Herne Bay · 0.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.1 mi
- Park Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Prx Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Herne Bay Dental Surgery · 0.1 mi
- Mydentist · 0.3 mi
- Sea Street Dental Practice · 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 2 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 41.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 53.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 969 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,806 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 74% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 74% | 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 William Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.6% | 89.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.3% | 2.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1% | 2.5% |
Religion
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 42% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 7% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 87.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 13.2% | 12.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.5% | 33.1% |
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 16.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.4% | 21.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.1% | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 47% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 42.8% | 20.8% |
| 1 car or van in household | 42.4% | 42.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 12.9% | 26.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 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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