How safe is Herne Bay?

Herne Bay has a low crime rate of 74.5 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average.

Is Herne Bay a good place to live?

Herne Bay is a good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Kent.

Herne Bay - Best areas to live in 2025 (and areas to avoid map)

Name: Herne Bay
Address: England, GB

Good Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

Amenities

B+

Transport

A+

Schools

Council	Canterbury
Crime Rate	✓average

C+

B+

A+

Crime hotspots

(off)

Nearby Places

Eddington

suburb

1.1 km away

Beltinge

suburb

1.7 km away

Greenhill

suburb

2.0 km away

Hunter's Forstal

suburb

2.0 km away

Broomfield

village

2.3 km away

Herne

village

2.4 km away

Eddington

suburb

1.1 km away

Beltinge

suburb

1.7 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Adequate

Play Space

Adequate

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Adequate

Tennis Court

Adequate

Bowling Green

Adequate

Playing Field

Sparse

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Ample

Restaurants & Cafes

Ample

Retail Shopping

Adequate

Supermarkets

Ample

Takeaways

Adequate

Transport Links

Herne Bay

Train

Chestfield and Swalecliffe

Train

Whitstable

Train

Schools

Outstanding

3 Schools

Good

8 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

Herne Church of England Junior School

Outstanding

Reculver Church of England Primary School

Outstanding

House Prices

all dwelling types

£322,592

detached houses

£458,922

flats and maisonettes

£174,939

semi detached houses

£335,434

terraced houses

£292,586