Western Esplanade - CT6 8BU
Key Postcode Insights
CT6 8BU is a residential postcode situated on Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, CT6 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 68th largest and 966th most expensive of the 1,018 postcodes in the CT6 area. The most common property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £552,812
- 10 Year change
- up 22.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,825pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 48.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £412/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
CT6 8BU is a residential postcode situated on Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, CT6 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 68th largest and 966th most expensive of the 1,018 postcodes in the CT6 area. The most common property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £552,812
- 10 Year change
- up 22.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,825pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 48.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £412/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.0%/year/yr
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in CT6 8BU sold for £615,000 on 15th November 2024. Since then prices are down an average of 2.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £552,812.
The CT6 8BU Sales Market has increased by 22.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -5.6% | £552,812 |
| June 2025 | 2% | £585,422 |
| June 2024 | -7% | £573,827 |
| June 2023 | -2.3% | £617,071 |
| June 2022 | 11.4% | £631,301 |
| June 2021 | 9% | £566,729 |
| June 2020 | 2.8% | £519,951 |
| June 2019 | -0.6% | £505,785 |
| June 2018 | 4.8% | £508,971 |
| June 2017 | 7.3% | £485,887 |
| June 2016 | 10% | £452,627 |
| June 2015 | 11% | £411,624 |
| June 2014 | 9.7% | £370,699 |
| June 2013 | 2.3% | £337,907 |
| June 2012 | 1.3% | £330,445 |
| June 2011 | -2% | £326,262 |
| June 2010 | 14.3% | £333,041 |
| June 2009 | -12.2% | £291,493 |
| June 2008 | -0.6% | £331,833 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £333,946 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,825.
The CT6 8BU Rental Market has increased by 48.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.8% | £1,825pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.9% | £1,811pcm |
| June 2024 | 2.5% | £1,727pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.1% | £1,684pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.6% | £1,573pcm |
| June 2021 | 11.6% | £1,435pcm |
| June 2020 | -0.7% | £1,285pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.6% | £1,294pcm |
| June 2018 | 2.9% | £1,301pcm |
| June 2017 | 3% | £1,265pcm |
| June 2016 | 5.2% | £1,228pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.6% | £1,167pcm |
| June 2014 | 3% | £1,095pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.7% | £1,063pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.4% | £1,056pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.5% | £1,041pcm |
| June 2010 | 10.3% | £1,015pcm |
| June 2009 | -3.5% | £920pcm |
| June 2008 | 8% | £954pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £883pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 15th November 2024 for £615,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 2.8%. The postcode has had a total of 1 sales since 1995.
CT6 8BU has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
Nearby Postcodes
CT6 8BU is the 68th largest and the 966th most expensive postcode out of the 1,018 postcodes in the CT6 area.
- CT6 8EP, Spa Esplanade, Herne Bay, CT6CT6 8EP13 Addresses|64 m away
- CT6 8JA, Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, CT6CT6 8JA33 Addresses|64 m away
- CT6 8JG, Ridgeway Cliff, Herne Bay, CT6CT6 8JG8 Addresses|84 m away
- CT6 8JE, Victoria Drive, Herne Bay, CT6CT6 8JE6 Addresses|91 m away
- CT6 8HA, The Broadway, Herne Bay, CT6CT6 8HA8 Addresses|139 m away
Property Types
- 3 modern houses built after 1980
- modern house (3)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is A.
- A (1)
- E (0)
- B (1)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jun 2021£950,000 | 4 Bed House19, Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, CT6 8RN19, Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, CT6 8RN
- Sold Jun 2025£930,000 | 5 Bed House24, Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, CT6 8RW24, Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, CT6 8RW
- Sold Mar 2022£895,000 | 5 Bed House20, Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, CT6 8RN20, Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, CT6 8RN
Schools Nearby
- Hampton Primary School700 m away
- Thornden Wood Primary School1.6 km away
- Herne Bay Infant School1.7 km away
- Herne Bay High School1.2 km away
- The Whitstable School5.2 km away
- Orion Spires7.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to CT6 8BU is Herne Bay station, which is 1.2 kilometres away.
- Herne Bay|1.2 km away
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe|2.9 km away
- Whitstable|5.3 km away
- Sturry|7.9 km away