Property investment stats for Herne, South East
A complete guide to property investment in Herne.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Investment summary
Herne presents a mixed picture for property investors, shaped by a mature owner-occupied market and limited rental stock. The area has seen capital values change by -6.4% over the past year, though the three-year growth figure of 2.7% and the annualised rate of 0.9% suggest a more stable, if subdued, longer-term trend. With a median price per square foot at £357 per sq ft and a price-to-income ratio of 6.7, affordability sits in a middling position — neither a bargain nor prohibitively expensive for most buyers. Liquidity is a relative strength, with properties spending about 33 days on the market and annual sales at 200.
The achieved price typically sits at a £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), hinting at some room for negotiation but not a market in distress. The local demographic is skewed towards older families and owner-occupiers, with families in the 81st percentile and owner-occupation in the 89th percentile, while private renting is well below the national average.
Key investment stats for Herne
Median price per sq ft
£357 / sq ft
Average rental yield
-
Capital growth (1y)
-6.4%
Sales in past year
200
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Herne
Live prices in Herne, South East
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£400,000
25% of properties below...
£325,000
75% of properties below...
£495,000
Most expensive property
£1,500,000
Live listings
172
Median days on market
33
Should you invest in Herne?
Opportunities
- The top postcode district offers rental yields of 6.9%, which stands out given the dominance of owner-occupiers and limited rental supply.
- Properties are selling in a brisk 33 days, suggesting decent liquidity for those looking to exit quickly.
- The current median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £390,000, while the median rent for the same is £1,475, allowing for easy comparison of potential returns.
Risks
- Capital growth has changed by -6.4% over the past year, which may concern those seeking short-term appreciation.
- The area has a high proportion of older residents and families, with a relatively small population of young professionals or renters, limiting tenant demand.
- Private renting is in the 16th percentile nationally, so investors may face a smaller pool of potential tenants and less competition on rents.
Outlook
The outlook for Herne is steady rather than exciting. The area’s owner-occupied bias and older demographic profile suggest little likelihood of a sudden rental boom or surge in speculative buying. Investors banking on quick capital gains may be underwhelmed, given the capital growth of -6.4% over the past year and the more muted three-year trend of 0.9%.
However, those seeking stable, long-term returns may find the rental yield of 6.9% in the top postcode district sufficient, especially given the brisk average selling time. The market is unlikely to see dramatic shifts in either direction over the next year; expect slow, incremental changes rather than fireworks.
Property market trends in Herne
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Herne
Investment properties in Herne, South East
£260,000 - Offers Over
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Peartree Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6
£270,000
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Wrentham Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 7UX
£335,000
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Herne Street, Herne Bay
£895,000
4 bedroom detached house for sale
The Fairway, Herne Bay
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Balanced market
Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £5,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £11,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £24,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.4%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.4%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.2%
Best places to invest in Herne
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
Nearby and related areas
Data sources
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.