Winkle Close, Herne Bay
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT6 8FJ.
At a glance
11 property sales on Winkle Close, Herne Bay have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 28 Mar 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £277,199. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Winkle Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Winkle Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CT6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £277,199 | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Detached | 3 | £289,000 | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £324,667 | 28 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Winkle Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Winkle Close CT6 8FJ | 28 Mar 2025 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Winkle Close CT6 8FJ | 6 Jan 2023 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Winkle Close CT6 8FJ | 28 Oct 2022 | £279,995 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Winkle Close CT6 8FJ | 17 Dec 2021 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Winkle Close CT6 8FJ | 18 Jun 2021 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Winkle Close CT6 8FJ | 18 Mar 2021 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Winkle Close CT6 8FJ | 13 Nov 2020 | £304,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Winkle Close CT6 8FJ | 31 May 2019 | £261,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Winkle Close CT6 8FJ | 24 May 2018 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Winkle Close CT6 8FJ | 8 Dec 2017 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Winkle Close CT6 8FJ | 8 Mar 2016 | £237,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7, Winkle Close | £304,000 (Nov 2020) → £345,000 (Mar 2025) | +13% over 4 yrs |
| 14, Winkle Close | £237,000 (Mar 2016) → £290,000 (May 2018) | +22% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Winkle Close
Crime
96 crimes were reported within about a mile of Winkle Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Winkle Close is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- West Brook at Hampton 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 Winkle Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Primary School 679 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Thornden Wood Primary School 337 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Herne Bay High School 1,507 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Herne Bay Infant School 259 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Herne Bay Junior School 371 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Swalecliffe Community Primary School 492 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Herne Church of England Junior School 375 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School 318 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–7 | Outstanding 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Herne Bay station 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Whitstable station 2.7 mi · 55 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Daimler Avenue (opp, Whitstable Road) 1 min walk
- Daimler Avenue (adj, Whitstable Road) 1 min walk
- Westbrook Farm (adj, Sea Street) 3 min walk
- Westbrook Farm (opp, Sea Street) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Heron Medical Practice
Heron Medical Practice, 161 Station Road, Herne Bay · 1.2 mi - Park Surgery
116 Kings Road, Herne Bay · 1.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice 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: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 814 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 8.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 37.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,639 |
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.
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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- Richmond Street£171k
- Reculver Road£320k
- High Street£131k
- Canterbury Road£296k
- Station Road£365k
- Talmead Road£255k
- Central Parade£299k
- Kings Road£202k
- Beltinge Road£303k
- Poplar Drive£260k
- Sea Street£259k
- Greenhill Road£325k