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Benenden, United Kingdom
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Benenden is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 787. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 787 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.0669°, 0.5813° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.0 inches (1,017 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.7 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $60,828 |
| Median Age | 43.1 years |
About Benenden
Benenden is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 787. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Benenden vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Benenden vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $60,828 |
| 19% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,828 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,170 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 72 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 39.1% |
| Public Transit | 4.7% |
| Work from Home | 42.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $575,238 |
| 104% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,521 |
| 31% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.8% |
| Housing Units | 315 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 192.2 sq mi (497.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0669°N, 0.5813°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 72 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 46 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in |
Benenden has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.1% |
| 22% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 56.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Total Area | 192.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 39.1% |
| Public Transit | 4.7% |
| Work from Home | 42.3% |
Schools in Benenden
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benenden School | — | — | — | — |
| Benenden C of E Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Benenden
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk Radio (UK) | curent affairs, politics | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Street Sounds Radio | dance, disco | MP3 | |
| DnB Liquified | liquid dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Essex | contemporary hits radio, pop | MP3 | |
| Absolute Radio 80s | 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio 60s | greatest hits | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| More Radio Eastbourne | hits, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Hailsham FM | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Voice Of Doom | death metal, doom metal | AAC 320 kbps | |
| West Kent Radio | — | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Lifestyle Radio UK | country, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Zero Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Chelmsford | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NanoRadio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Slim Radio | deep house, disco | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radioalfa2 | classic hits | MP3 | |
| Homemade Radio | adult contemporary, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Colin Mogagabe | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TGM GOSPEL RADIO | gospel | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Power Ace Radio | afrobeats, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Conquest Hospital Radio | — | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Benenden
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Abbey | ||||
| Battle Museum of Local History | ||||
| Bexhill Museum | ||||
| Colonel Stephens Railway Museum | ||||
| Cranbrook Museum | ||||
| Dog collar museum | ||||
| Exhibition and Model Railway | ||||
| Hastings Fishermen's Museum | ||||
| Hastings Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Hastings Old Town Hall Museum | ||||
| Lashenden Air Warfare Museum | ||||
| Maidstone Museum | ||||
| Museum of Carriages | ||||
| Pevensey Courthouse Museum | ||||
| Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum | ||||
| Rolvenden Layne Sound Museum | ||||
| Rye Castle Museum | ||||
| Rye Castle Museum at Ypres Tower | ||||
| Shipwreck Museum | ||||
| Tenterden District Museum | ||||
| The C.M Booth Collection | ||||
| The South East Romany Museum | ||||
| The True CRIME Museum | ||||
| Winchelsea Corporation Museum | ||||
| Woodchurch Museum |
Libraries in Benenden
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Battle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bearsted Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bexhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charing Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coxheath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Peckham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hastings Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawkhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Headcorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hollington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kent History and Library Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Larkfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Little Common Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Northiam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ore Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paddock Wood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Rye Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shepway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Staplehurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tenterden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wadhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Malling Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yalding Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Benenden
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill Farmers' Market | |||||
| Bexhill Indoor Market | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Rye Farmers' Market | |||||
| Rye Market | |||||
| St Leonards Church Market |
Gas Stations in Benenden
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Benenden
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Brewery | ||||
| Brewing Brothers Brewery and Taproom | ||||
| Brumaison Beer | ||||
| Goachers Brewery | ||||
| Hopdaemon Brewery | ||||
| Old Dairy Brewery | ||||
| The FILO Brewery | ||||
| The Three Legs | ||||
| Tonbridge Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Benenden
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Benenden
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Benenden
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Barcombe-North Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bradleys Lawn Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Chelworth House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chipstead Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Churchlands Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crockham Hill Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Danehill Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deanland Lewes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dysons Osiers Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| East Haxted Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gerpins Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| High Easter Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hunsdon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Jenkins Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kenley Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Kittyhawk Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Laddingford Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Little Engeham Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Little Robhurst Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lukesfield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill | — | Small Airport |
| Napps Field Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Benenden
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| STAR |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Benenden
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Benenden R C Church | |
| St George | |
| St Margaret's Church |
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What is the population of Benenden?
Benenden has a population of 787 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 192.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.
Is Benenden expensive to live in?
The median household income is $60,828, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $575,238 (104% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,521 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Benenden?
Benenden has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Benenden?
Benenden has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,170. There are 72 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Benenden?
The median home value in Benenden is $575,238. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,521. The homeownership rate is 66.2%.
How are the schools in Benenden?
41.1% of adults in Benenden hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 56.7% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Benenden?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Benenden is 7.3% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 4.8% Asian. 93.2% of residents speak only English at home. 3.5% of the population are military veterans. 3.8% of residents have a disability.