Woollets Close Herne Bay, Canterbury
7 addresses across 1 postcode (CT6), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5601572.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £250,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Herne Bay, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 9 to 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Heron Medical Practice, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 85 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £328,000 | £328,000 | £328,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £216,000 | £175,000 | £257,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £89,450 | £89,450 | £89,450 |
| 2000 | 1 | £69,950 | £69,950 | £69,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £68,750 | £68,750 | £68,750 |
| 1995 | 1 | £42,000 | £42,000 | £42,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2021 | 3 CT6 8NZ | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2018 | 6 CT6 8NZ | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2017 | 6 CT6 8NZ | Detached | £328,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2012 | 6 CT6 8NZ | Detached | £257,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2012 | 3 CT6 8NZ | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 4 Jan 2005 | 2 CT6 8NZ | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2004 | 4 CT6 8NZ | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2003 | 2 CT6 8NZ | Semi-detached | £142,000 | |
| 4 May 2001 | 3 CT6 8NZ | Semi-detached | £89,450 | |
| 21 Jan 2000 | 4 CT6 8NZ | Semi-detached | £69,950 | |
| 7 Oct 1999 | 3 CT6 8NZ | Semi-detached | £68,750 | |
| 6 Oct 1995 | 4 CT6 8NZ | Semi-detached | £42,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (1); 1950-1966 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 (43% of about 750 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)
- Land at Herne Bay Station, Herne Bay: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 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, 0 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 7 addresses are between 9 m and 10 m above sea level (9 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT6 8NZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Herne Bay 835,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Chestfield and Swalecliffe 108,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Whitstable 877,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sea Street Roundabout Herne Bay | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Keynes College University of Kent | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Swalecliffe Avenue Car Park | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 36.8 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 83.7 km (52 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Heron Medical Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sianora Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sea Street Dental Practice | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Victoria Hospital (Herne Bay) | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Kent Police | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Sea Street | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 220 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,700 m² | 370 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church, a World Heritage Site, 9.6 km (6 miles) south. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church | World Heritage Site | 9.6 km (6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay | Bay | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Purchas Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Knowel Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Long Rock | Wetland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Brook's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Beltinge Cliff | Cliff or slope | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 7 |
6 of the street's 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 280 m | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Herne Bay High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thornden Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Herne Bay Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Herne Bay Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery CT6 8QZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Lidl CT6 8LW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Double R Fish Bar CT6 8QY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Greenhills King Cod CT6 7PX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Mammas CT6 7PX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Best One CT6 7PX | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Herne Bay Cafe CT6 8QU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Vape Station Grocery Store CT6 8QU | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Co-Op CT6 8QF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| A&R Chinese Takeaway CT6 8QU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2025 |
| Hampton Primary School CT6 8NB | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Hernebay Stores CT6 8QQ | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Family Kebab CT6 8QQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Sianora Pharmacy CT6 8QQ | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Coast CT6 8QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sea Street (16); On or near Claremont Street (14); On or near St George'S Avenue (10); On or near Greenfinch Mews (9); On or near Grafton Rise (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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 8NZ: 7 addresses
Nearby streets
Greenhill Bridge Road · Greenhill Gardens · Grafton Rise · St George's Avenue · Claremont Street · Greenfinch Mews · Cliff Sea Grove · Greenfinch Mews · Eddington Lane · Clarendon Street · Darrell Close · Southsea Drive
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.