Fairoaks Herne Bay, Canterbury
33 addresses across 1 postcode (CT6), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5600455.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £375,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 11, E: 3, F: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Canterbury costs £2,419 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Herne Bay, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 35 to 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 33 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 44 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £375,000 | £360,000 | £390,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2023 | 31 CT6 6EU | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2023 | 30 CT6 6EU | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2022 | 24 CT6 6EU | Semi-detached | £325,000 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (9); House, semi-detached (6); House, detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (8); 1950-1966 (8); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15).
Each home's certificates and sales (15 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Canterbury in 2026-27: Band D £2,419 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,613 | £1,882 | £2,151 | £2,419 | £2,957 | £3,495 | £4,032 | £4,839 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (40% of about 680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Herne Bay Court, Canterbury Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5TD: up to 157 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 35 m and 38 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT6 6EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Herne Bay 835,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Chestfield and Swalecliffe 108,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Sturry 112,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blacksole Bridge Beltinge | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Keynes College University of Kent | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Car parks | William Street Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smart Charge Charging Station | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 38.8 km (24 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 85.5 km (53 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hollytree Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mydentist | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Victoria Hospital (Herne Bay) | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Kent Police | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Herne Bay - Reculver Road, Beltinge Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 190 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,930 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 150 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Herne Windmill, a listed building (Grade I), 1 km (0.6 miles) south. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Herne Windmill | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broomfield Orchard | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Beltinge Beach | Beach | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Beltinge Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Herne Bay | Bay | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Sweech Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Brook's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 4 |
| Under 55 | 32 | 29 |
1 of the street's 33 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 4 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Canterbury: see them on the Canterbury page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Herne Bay Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Herne Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Care And Education Services CT6 6JZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Age UK CT6 6LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Whiteoakes/ Housing 21 CT6 6ED | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| St Bartholomew's Church CT6 6EA | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Sainsburys CT6 6GZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Argos Ltd CT6 6GZ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Kent Community Health Foundation Trust CT6 6EB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mill Lane (North) (26); On or near Fairoaks (9); On or near Burton Fields (3); On or near Elizabeth Way (2); On or near Ashtrees (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 62% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 46% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CT6 6EU: 33 addresses
Nearby streets
Ashtrees · Margate Road · Courtlands · Lancet Drive · Thundersland Road · Mill Lane North · Blacksole Way · Elizabeth Way · Matador Drive · Burton Fields · Park Royal · Bristol Close
All the streets in CT6 and across Canterbury.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.