Alfriston, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Alfriston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 762. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

762 Population 211/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population762
Density211/mi²
Veterans4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population762
Population Density211 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates50.8076°, 0.1567°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.5 inches (1,030 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches (11 cm)

About Alfriston

Alfriston is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 762. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Alfriston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density211/sq mi
Coordinates50.8076°N, 0.1567°E
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 67 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 84 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 119 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 146 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 99 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 81 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 105 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 112 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 79 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 121 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 125 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 55 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 103 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 73 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 81 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 117 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 145 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 85 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 143 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m - 105 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in

Alfriston has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Alfriston

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alfriston School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Alfriston

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DnB Liquified liquid dnb MP3 128 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio 80s 80s, greatest hits AAC+ 47 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio 60s greatest hits AAC+ 48 kbps
More Radio Eastbourne hits, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
XenFM dnb, drum & bass MP3 192 kbps
Bhcr Brighton Hove Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Hailsham FM local radio MP3 128 kbps
TTNS eclectic, f MP3 192 kbps
West Kent Radio - MP3 170 kbps
1BTN electronic, funk MP3
Gaydio Brighton - MP3 128 kbps
Conquest Hospital Radio - MP3 160 kbps
Radio Reverb brighton, not-for-profit MP3 128 kbps
University Radio Falmer music, talk MP3 192 kbps
Power Ace Radio afrobeats, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
Radio Redhill - 100.4FM - MP3 160 kbps
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps
Radio Redhill - MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Alfriston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anne of Cleves' House
Barbican House Museum
Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum
Bluebell Railway Museum
Charleston House
Eastbourne heritage centre
Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum
Farleys Barn Gallery
Newhaven Fort
Newhaven Local & Maritime Museum
Pevensey Courthouse Museum
Polegate Windmill
Rottingdean Museum
Rottingdean Museum
Seaford Museum (Martello Tower 74)
SteamWorks!
The Beachy Head Story
The Tom Paine Printing Press & Press Gallery

Libraries in Alfriston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Eastbourne Library0.0
Falmer Library0.0
Hailsham Public Library0.0
Hampden Park Library0.0
Heathfield Library0.0
Lewes Library0.0
Newhaven Library0.0
Newhaven Library0.0
Old Town Community Library0.0
Polegate Library0.0
Ringmer Village Library0.0
Rottingdean Library0.0
Rottingdean Library0.0
Saltdean Library0.0
Saltdean Library0.0
Seaford Library0.0
Uckfield Library0.0
University Library0.0
Willingdon Library0.0
Woodingdean Library0.0

Hotels in Alfriston

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Deans Place
George Inn
Rathfinny Wine Estate - Flint Barns
Star Inn

Restaurants in Alfriston

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Explorers Cafe
Rathfinny Wine Estate
Silletts Cottage Restaurant

Cafes in Alfriston

11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Badgers Tea House
Caccia & Tails
Cadence Cycle Club Litlington
Charleston House Cafe
Litlington Tea Gardens
Little Italy Café
Middle Farm Cafe
Oasis Cafe
Shot Coffee House
Singing Kettle Tea Room
The Wishing Well Tea Gardens

Zoos in Alfriston

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Drusillas Park

Train Stations in Alfriston

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Berwick
Mungo's Central Station

Gas Stations in Alfriston

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
GB #951749128

Breweries in Alfriston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
360° Brewing Company
Abyss Brewing
Beak Brewery
Burning Sky Brewery
Gun Brewery
Hairy Dog Brewery
Harvey's Brewery
Harvey's Brewery
Old Tree Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Alfriston

TeamLeagueDivision
American Express Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Alfriston

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Alfriston

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Gatwick AirportLGWLarge Airport
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
Brighton City AirportESHMedium Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
Acton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Barcombe-North Airstrip-Small Airport
Baynard's Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bradleys Lawn Airstrip-Small Airport
Brooklands Aerodrome-Small Airport
Challock Airfield-Small Airport
Chelworth House Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilsfold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chipstead Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Churchlands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crockham Hill Airfield-Small Airport
Damyns Hall Aerodrome-Small Airport
Danehill Airstrip-Small Airport
Deanland Lewes Airfield-Small Airport
Dunsfold Aerodrome-Small Airport
East Haxted Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Egerton Airfield-Small Airport
Fairoaks Airport-Small Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Folly Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fowler's Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Fowler's Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Fridd Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frieslands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frinsted Airstrip-Small Airport
Gerpins Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Goldstone Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hadfold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hamilton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Headcorn Aerodrome-Small Airport
Hickstead Airstrip-Small Airport
Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Jackrells Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kenley Glider Field-Small Airport
Kittyhawk Aerodrome-Small Airport
Laddingford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Lamberhurst Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Engeham Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Robhurst Airstrip-Small Airport
Lukesfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Meadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
OaklandS Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Old Hay Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Alfriston

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Berwick Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alfriston

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alciston Church
Church of the Good Shepherd.
Selmeston Church
St Andrew's Church, Alfriston
St Bartholomew
St Mary and St Peter's Church.
St Michael & All Angels
St Michael the Archangel
St Pancras
St Peter's Folkington

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alfriston

What is the population of Alfriston?

Alfriston has a population of 762 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 211 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alfriston?

Alfriston 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 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.

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