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Alderholt, United Kingdom
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Alderholt is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,848. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Alderholt
Alderholt is a large village and civil parish in east Dorset, England; situated 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Fordingbridge. The parish includes the hamlets of Crendell and Cripplestyle. The parish had a population of 3,195 at the 2021 census.
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| Population | 2,848 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.9120°, -1.8308° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.8 inches (1,087 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.1 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,577 |
| Median Age | 51.5 years |
About Alderholt
Alderholt is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,848. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Alderholt vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Alderholt vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,577 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,577 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 259 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $424,950 |
| 51% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,189 |
| 2% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 71.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.7% |
| Housing Units | 1,139 |
Property Tax
Climate in Alderholt
Alderholt has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 390.8 sq mi (1,012.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9120°N, 1.8308°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 94 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Alderholt has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.5% |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Total Area | 390.8 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Schools in Alderholt
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt | — | — | — | — |
| Western Downland CE (VA) Primary School - Infants | — | — | — | — |
| Western Downland Primary School Infants | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Alderholt
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenade Radio | easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Xtra Hot | bournemouth, community | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BFBS Salisbury Plain | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Bournemouth One | pop | AAC | |
| Hot Gold | 70s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| BFBS Blandford | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Forest FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Southampton Hospital Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - Classic Rock | classic rock | MP3 | |
| Alfred | community news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Naim Classical | classical, orchestral | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Jazz | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Radio | classical, electronica | OGG 160 kbps | |
| State of the Art Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Grey Clay Radio | ambient, dark ambient | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Alderholt
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boscombe Down Aviation Collection | ||||
| Bournemouth Aviation Museum | ||||
| Bournemouth Natural Science Museum | ||||
| Breamore House and Countryside Museum | ||||
| Bugad Classic Bikes | ||||
| Fordingbridge Museum | ||||
| Friends of the New Forest Airfields | ||||
| Museum Of Design In Plastics | ||||
| Museum of East Dorset | ||||
| Old Battery Museum | ||||
| Poole Museum | ||||
| Poole Waterfront Museum | ||||
| Red House Museum | ||||
| Red House Museum | ||||
| Red House Museum | ||||
| RNLI Lifeboat Museum | ||||
| Rockbourne Roman Villa | ||||
| Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Salisbury Museum | ||||
| Sammy Miller Museum | ||||
| Scaplens Court Museum | ||||
| The Engine House | ||||
| The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum | ||||
| The Rifles Museum |
Libraries in Alderholt
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boscombe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bournemouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Branksome Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canford Cliffs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canford Heath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castlepoint Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Christchurch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colehill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corfe Mullen Children's Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Creekmoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Downton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ensbury Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferndown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fordingbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamworthy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highcliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinson Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Library (Arts University Bournemouth) | 0.0 | |||||
| Lytchett Matravers Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milford village hall and library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Milton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pokesdown & Southbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poole Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ringwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rossmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Salisbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuckton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Verwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Howe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wimborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winton Library | 0.0 |
Cafes in Alderholt
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Alderholt
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Alderholt
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Revolution | ||||
| Vibrant Forest Brewery | ||||
| Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Alderholt
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Alderholt
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Southampton Alpine Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Alderholt
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Benson | BEX | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Bembridge Airport | BBP | Small Airport |
| Bere Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Binstead Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Draycot Farm Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Englefield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Farley Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Firs Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ginge Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Greenhill Down Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Alderholt
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Alderholt Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Alderholt
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services University Integrated Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| Providence Project |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Alderholt
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alderholt Chapel | |
| Saint James, Alderholt | |
| Sandleheath Uniting Church | |
| St George |
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What is the population of Alderholt?
Alderholt has a population of 2,848 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 390.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.6% male.
Is Alderholt expensive to live in?
The median household income is $47,577, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $424,950 (51% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,189 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Alderholt?
Alderholt has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Alderholt?
Alderholt has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $915. There are 259 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Alderholt?
The median home value in Alderholt is $424,950. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,189. The homeownership rate is 71.4%.
How are the schools in Alderholt?
31.5% of adults in Alderholt hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.1% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Alderholt?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Alderholt is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 7.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.