Cost of Living in Herne Bay
South East
Town
Kent, EnglandPopulation: 38,000
Average House Price
£333.5k
+15% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,390
-2% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,391/mo
+16% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,208Band D / yr
Energy£147/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£35.00/ mo
Bus Pass£77.62/ mo
House Prices in Herne Bay
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£333,520
Detached£519,200
Semi-detached£330,000
Terraced£277,200
Flat / Apartment£206,800
House prices in Herne Bay have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Herne Bay
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,390
Mean£43,524
Median hourly rate£18.46/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,226
Upper quartile (75th)£51,615
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-1.7%
£649 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Herne Bay
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Herne Bay each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,391 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £184 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £147 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £35.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £201 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £306 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £163 |
| Estimated Total | £2,461 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Herne Bay
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£77.62
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.54
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£201
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Herne Bay
- What is the average house price in Herne Bay?
- The average house price in Herne Bay is £333,520, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £519,200, while flats and apartments average £206,800. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Herne Bay?
- The median annual salary in Herne Bay is £38,390, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £649 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £26,226 (lower quartile) to £51,615 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Herne Bay?
- Average monthly rent in Herne Bay is £1,391 per month. Rents have increased by +5.5% over the past year.
- Is Herne Bay an affordable place to live?
- Herne Bay is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 43% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,391, while the median annual salary is £38,390 (approximately £3,199 per month before tax).
- How does Herne Bay compare to London?
- The average house price in Herne Bay is £333,520, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Herne Bay costs around 61% of London prices, making it £217,480 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,391 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Herne Bay?
- House prices in Herne Bay are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £333,520 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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