Benenden, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Benenden is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,309. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

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

2,309 Population 12/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population2,309
Density12/mi²
Veterans3.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population2,309
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates51.0669°, 0.5813°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,017 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)

About Benenden

Benenden is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,309. 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.

Benenden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area192.2 sq mi (497.8 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates51.0669°N, 0.5813°E
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 30 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 114 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 147 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 126 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 100 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 141 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 104 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 77 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 65 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 150 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 103 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 42 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 63 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 135 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 108 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 76 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 87 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 148 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 121 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 140 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 - 72 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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Schools in Benenden

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Benenden School - - - -
Benenden C of E Primary School - - - -
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Allington Library0.0
Battle Library0.0
Bearsted Library0.0
Bexhill Library0.0
Charing Library0.0
Coxheath Library0.0
East Peckham Library0.0
Hastings Library0.0
Hawkhurst Library0.0
Headcorn Library0.0
Hollington Library0.0
Kent History and Library Centre0.0
Larkfield Library0.0
Lenham Library0.0
Little Common Library0.0
Marden Library0.0
Northiam Library0.0
Ore Community Library0.0
Paddock Wood Library0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Rye Public Library0.0
Shepway Library0.0
Staplehurst Library0.0
Tenterden Library0.0
Wadhurst Library0.0
West Malling Library0.0
Yalding Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Benenden

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Cheeseman's Garage

Breweries in Benenden

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
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

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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.

AirportIATAType
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium 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.

CenterTypePhone
STAR

Churches & Religious Organizations in Benenden

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Benenden R C Church
St George
St Margaret's Church

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 Benenden

What is the population of Benenden?

Benenden has a population of 2,309 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 192.2 square miles.

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. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

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