Greenhill vs Herne Bay
Which is better to live in? Distance: 0.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Greenhill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Greenhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Greenhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Greenhill
£298,078
Herne Bay
£355,546
Crime Rate
Greenhill
80.0
Herne Bay
80.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Greenhill
100.0%
Herne Bay
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Greenhill
426.4
Herne Bay
426.4
EPC Rating
Greenhill
72
Herne Bay
72
Median Income
Greenhill
£29,518
Herne Bay
£29,518
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Herne Bay commands an average of £355,546, compared with £298,078 in Greenhill – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Greenhill is a flat at £146,000, while in Herne Bay it is a flat at £164,413.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Herne Bay (£302,038 vs £237,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Greenhill prices grew faster — 19% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastGreenhill has a crime rate of 80 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Herne Bay at 80.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Greenhill is violent-crime, while in Herne Bay it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Greenhill, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Herne Bay. There are 2 schools in Greenhill and 4 in Herne Bay.
Greenhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Herne Bay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Greenhill | Herne Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.4 Mbps in Greenhill and 426.4 Mbps in Herne Bay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Greenhill and 97.1% in Herne Bay. Gigabit availability stands at 82.7% in Greenhill and 82.7% in Herne Bay.
Greenhill is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (426 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Greenhill, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 72 (band C) in Herne Bay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Greenhill and £1,097 in Herne Bay. 64% of homes in Greenhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Herne Bay.
Greenhill has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,518 in Greenhill and £29,518 in Herne Bay. The median age is 44.3 in Greenhill and 44.3 in Herne Bay. Employment rates stand at 49.8% in Greenhill and 49.8% in Herne Bay. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Greenhill versus 64.8% in Herne Bay. Greenhill has a population of 7,037 and Herne Bay has 24,873.
| Indicator | Greenhill | Herne Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,037 | 24,873 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,518 | £29,518 |
| Employment Rate | 49.8% | 49.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 33.1% |
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