CT6 covers Herne Bay, a coastal district in Kent showing modest market dynamics. Over five years, property prices grew at 0.3% compound annual rate, substantially below national trends, whilst rental yields expanded at 4.2% annually, indicating stronger investment returns from lettings than capital appreciation. Population increased marginally by 0.6% across the same period. The district scores 40.8 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally, and remains in latent gentrification stage. These figures suggest a stable but slow-moving market where rental income has outpaced property value increases, though investors should consider the limited price growth when evaluating long-term returns.
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- 1Property prices up 0.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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Herne Bay (CT6) common questions
Is Herne Bay up and coming?
Herne Bay (CT6) has a trajectory score of 41/100 (Average), placing it in the top 92% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 4.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Herne Bay safe?
Herne Bay has a safety score of 31/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Herne Bay?
The average property price in Herne Bay (CT6) is £347k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Herne Bay?
The median monthly rent in Herne Bay (CT6) is £1,229 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Herne Bay?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Clacton-On-Sea (CO15), Clacton-On-Sea (CO16), Walton On The Naze (CO14), Whitstable (CT5), Colchester (CO2). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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