Steed Close Herne, Canterbury
27 addresses across 1 postcode (CT6), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5601287.
- Sales: 50 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £285,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 14, D: 5, E: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are 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 C; Band D in Canterbury costs £2,419 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 58% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Herne Bay, about 2.3 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Broomfield Community Park, is about 1.5 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park Surgery, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | £285,000 | £275,000 | £285,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £347,500 | £295,000 | £400,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £236,250 | £230,000 | £242,500 |
| 2016 | 3 | £232,000 | £149,995 | £295,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £168,998 | £158,000 | £179,995 |
| 2012 | 2 | £159,750 | £156,500 | £163,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £123,500 | £123,500 | £123,500 |
| 2009 | 3 | £153,000 | £149,000 | £205,000 |
| 2008 | 3 | £174,995 | £120,000 | £195,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £146,250 | £136,500 | £156,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2024 | 32 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £285,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2024 | 11 CT6 7TQ | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2024 | 20 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £285,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2023 | 5 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2022 | 15 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £350,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jun 2022 | 17 CT6 7TQ | Semi-detached | £400,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2022 | 16 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £295,000 | |
| 2 Jan 2018 | 15 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £215,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Sep 2017 | 1 CT6 7TQ | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2017 | 32 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £242,500 | |
| 30 Nov 2016 | 17 CT6 7TQ | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2016 | 8 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £232,000 | |
| 8 Jan 2016 | 5 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £149,995 | |
| 3 Feb 2014 | 20 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £168,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2013 | 18 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £179,995 | |
| 23 Feb 2013 | 30 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £158,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2012 | 24 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £163,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2012 | 4 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £156,500 | |
| 24 Oct 2011 | 5 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £123,500 | |
| 26 Nov 2009 | 13 CT6 7TQ | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2009 | 6 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £153,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2009 | 8 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £149,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2008 | 15 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2008 | 16 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £174,995 | |
| 2 Sep 2008 | 22 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2007 | 5 CT6 7TQ | Semi-detached | £136,500 | |
| 27 Apr 2007 | 14 CT6 7TQ | Semi-detached | £156,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2006 | 10 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2006 | 17 CT6 7TQ | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2005 | 13 CT6 7TQ | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2005 | 15 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £156,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 9 CT6 7TQ | Semi-detached | £166,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2004 | 11 CT6 7TQ | Detached | £138,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2003 | 13 CT6 7TQ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2003 | 24 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2002 | 6 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £127,500 | |
| 12 Oct 2001 | 15 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £97,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2001 | 17 CT6 7TQ | Semi-detached | £82,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2000 | 10 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 19 May 2000 | 24 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £71,000 | |
| 24 Sep 1999 | 16 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £49,350 | |
| 22 Jan 1999 | 5 CT6 7TQ | Semi-detached | £44,000 | |
| 24 Jul 1998 | 12 CT6 7TQ | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 25 Jun 1998 | 20 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £59,995 | |
| 2 Mar 1998 | 18 CT6 7TQ | Semi-detached | £58,000 | |
| 7 Nov 1997 | 2 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £53,000 | |
| 18 Oct 1996 | 15 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £45,500 | |
| 15 Aug 1996 | 24 CT6 7TQ | Terraced | £47,000 | |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 17 CT6 7TQ | Semi-detached | £49,000 | |
| 9 Jun 1995 | 14 CT6 7TQ | Semi-detached | £48,000 |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (8); House, mid-terrace (6); Bungalow, semi-detached (4). Built: 1976-1982 (13); 1967-1975 (5); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (3).
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 C (24% of about 960 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.
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, 2 at medium risk and 2 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 27 addresses are between 33 m and 37 m above sea level (35 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT6 7TQ | 100% | 58% | 58% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Herne Bay 835,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Chestfield and Swalecliffe 108,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Sturry 112,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Herne | 370 m |
| Bus or coach station | Keynes College University of Kent | 7.6 km (4.8 miles) |
| Car parks | William Street Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Smart Charge Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 39.6 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 86.5 km (54 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Park Surgery | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hollytree Pharmacy | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Mydentist | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Victoria Hospital (Herne Bay) | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Kent Police | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Broomfield Community Park 6.0 ha | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sarah-Jayne Memorial Play Area 1,600 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.7 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Martin, a listed building (Grade I), 390 m north-west. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Martin | Listed building, Grade I | 390 m north-west |
| Herne Windmill | Listed building, Grade I | 910 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church | World Heritage Site | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Curtis Wood | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Brook's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Knowel Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Beltinge Beach | Beach | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
| Beltinge Cliff | Cliff or slope | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Westbere Marshes | Wetland | 5 km (3.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 27 | 27 |
None of the street's 27 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 360 m | 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 |
| Herne Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Community Centre Cafe CT6 7AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Little Bay Bakery CT6 7HL | Manufacturers/packers | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Butchers Arms CT6 7HL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2026 |
| The Smugglers Inn CT6 7AN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Herne Village Stores CT6 7HQ | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Little Acorns (Herne Preschool) CT6 7AL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lindridge Close (8); On or near Vinten Close (8); On or near Norton Avenue (6); On or near Ridgeway Walk (2); On or near Steed Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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 7TQ: 27 addresses of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ridgeway Walk · Lindridge Close · Albion Lane · Vinten Close · Holbourn Close · Forgefields · Norton Avenue · Curtis Wood Park Road · Albion Close · Shepherdsgate Drive · Park Place · Chapel Row
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.