Houses for sale in Herne Bay, Kent
House Prices in Herne Bay
Properties in Herne Bay have an average house price of £336k and had 1,732 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Herne Bay is an area in Kent with 17,661 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.25M.
Properties for sale in Herne Bay
Neighbourhoods in Herne Bay
Navigate through our locations to find the location of your next house in Herne Bay, Kent for sale or to rent.
Property price trends in Herne Bay
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Herne Bay sold for £311,521 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 24,695 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have fallen back over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £341,115, that's a fall of roughly 8.7%.
Looking back five years, average prices are down about 8.7% since 2021, a drop of around £29,729 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £264,461, so the typical sold price has climbed about 17.8% since then, roughly 1.7% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 3.5%.
Frequently asked questions about Herne Bay
What is the average price for a property for sale in Herne Bay?
The average price for a property for sale in Herne Bay is £335,940. This amount is 14% lower than the average price in Kent. There are 8,768 property listings for sale in Herne Bay.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Herne Bay?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Herne Bay are Beltinge at an average of £490,000, Greenhill at an average of £477,833 and Sturry at an average of £440,000.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Herne Bay?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Herne Bay are Heron at an average of £264,374, Herne & Broomfield at an average of £290,978 and Greenhill And Eddington at an average of £347,756.
Which train stations are available in or near Herne Bay?
Some of the train stations available in or near Herne Bay are Herne Bay, Chestfield and Swalecliffe and Whitstable.
Property Price Paid in Herne Bay by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £311,521 | -10% |
39 Properties |
| 2025 | £342,686 | 5% |
575 Properties |
| 2024 | £326,784 | -4% |
608 Properties |
| 2023 | £341,115 | -6% |
510 Properties |
| 2022 | £360,083 | 5% |
719 Properties |
| 2021 | £341,250 | 7% |
829 Properties |
| 2020 | £316,095 | 4% |
629 Properties |
| 2019 | £303,397 | -1% |
721 Properties |
| 2018 | £305,180 | 8% |
774 Properties |
| 2017 | £280,449 | 6% |
758 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Herne Bay
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Detached House | £329,743.00 | 511 Semi Detached Houses |
| Detached House | £438,525.00 | 625 Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £296,355.00 | 274 Terraced Houses |
| Flat | £180,340.00 | 322 Flats |
Transport in Herne Bay
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