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Bethersden, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Bethersden is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 876. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
876 Population 87/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
27.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,549 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,549 median income, 4.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$432,727 home value, $1,189/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population876
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,549
Per Capita$47,549
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

D
Home Value$432,727
Rent$1,189
Ownership68.1%
Housing Units350

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain27.6 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+47.2%

Community

Population876
Population Density87 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates51.1287°, 0.7528°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation27.6 inches (701 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$47,549
Median Age41.8 years

About Bethersden

Bethersden is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 876. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Bethersden has a population of 876 with a density of 87 people per square mile, spread across 10.1 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.7% male. The city is predominantly Asian (8.1%), with 5.8% White, 1.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.8% of residents. 4.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 4.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

876
Total Population
87
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above United Kingdom avg
10.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.8%
18% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 7.2%

Social Characteristics

Bethersden vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Bethersden is $47,549, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,549 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $914, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 80 business establishments. 30.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bethersden vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$47,549
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,549
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)80

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.9%
Public Transit4.5%
Work from Home30.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Bethersden is $432,727, 54% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,189 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 68.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 350 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$432,727
54% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,189
2% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.1%
Owner-Occupied68.1%
Renter-Occupied31.9%
Housing Units350

Property Tax

Bethersden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area10.1 sq mi (26.1 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates51.1287°N, 0.7528°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.07"
Driest Month (May) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 124 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 19 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 139 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 112 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 94 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 91 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 52 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 30 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 97 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 121 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 74 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 145 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 75 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 77 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 136 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 132 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 94 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 147 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 96 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 61 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 34 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in Driest
June 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Bethersden has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and May the driest (1.7").

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30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11% below the national average of 33.7%. 47.2% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.1%
11% below United Kingdom avg
High School+47.2%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density87/sq mi
Total Area10.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.9%
Public Transit4.5%
Work from Home30.1%

Schools in Bethersden

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bethersden Primary School
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Radio Stations near Bethersden

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Street Sounds Radio dance, disco MP3
DnB Liquified liquid dnb MP3 128 kbps
Radio Essex contemporary hits radio, pop MP3
BBC Essex UNKNOWN
More Radio Eastbourne hits, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
EKR Retro Rock 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Hailsham FM local radio MP3 128 kbps
Retro Mix Radio 70s, 80s AAC+ 48 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
Zero Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Jupiter adult contemporary, pop MP3 192 kbps
West Kent Radio MP3 170 kbps
Colin Mogagabe MP3 128 kbps
Homemade Radio adult contemporary, blues MP3 320 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps
NanoRadio MP3 192 kbps
Stomp Radio MP3 128 kbps
Power Ace Radio afrobeats, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) AAC+ 48 kbps
Hospital Radio Chelmsford MP3 128 kbps
White Cliffs Radio MP3
GlitterBeam Italia lgbt, lgbtqia+ MP3 192 kbps
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
Conquest Hospital Radio MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Bethersden

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashford Borough Museum
Brenzett Aeronautical Museum
Colonel Stephens Railway Museum
Cranbrook Museum
Dog collar museum
Exhibition and Model Railway
Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre
Godmersham Heritage Centre
Lashenden Air Warfare Museum
Lydd Town Museum
Maidstone Museum
Museum of Carriages
Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum
Rolvenden Layne Sound Museum
Romney Marsh Wartime Collection
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
Rye Castle Museum
Rye Castle Museum at Ypres Tower
Sittingbourne Heritage Museum
Tenterden District Museum
The Agricultural Museum
The C.M Booth Collection
The South East Romany Museum
Winchelsea Corporation Museum
Woodchurch Museum

Libraries in Bethersden

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bearsted Library0.0
Boughton Library0.0
Charing Library0.0
Faversham Library0.0
Hawkhurst Library0.0
Headcorn Library0.0
Hempstead Public Library0.0
Kent History and Library Centre0.0
Lenham Library0.0
Lordswood Library0.0
Luton Library0.0
Lydd Library0.0
Lydd Library0.0
New Romney0.0
Northiam Library0.0
Rainham Library0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Rye Public Library0.0
Shepway Library0.0
Sittingbourne Library0.0
Staplehurst Library0.0
Tenterden Library0.0
The Stanhope Centre0.0
The Thomas Aveling School and Community Library0.0
Twydall Library0.0
Walderslade Hook Meadow Library0.0
Walderslade Village Library0.0
Wigmore Library0.0
Wye Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bethersden

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boot Sale
Kingfisher Blinds
Rye Farmers' Market
Rye Market

Cafes in Bethersden

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Madrona Nursery cafe

Train Stations in Bethersden

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pluckley

Golf Courses in Bethersden

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Great Chart Golf & Leisure

Breweries in Bethersden

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brewing Brothers Brewery and Taproom
Curious Brewing
Goachers Brewery
Hopdaemon Brewery
Mad Cat Brewery
Old Dairy Brewery
Romney Marsh Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Bethersden

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bethersden

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Bethersden

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 AirstripSmall Airport
Barcombe-North AirstripSmall Airport
Barling AirfieldSmall Airport
Barnards FarmSmall Airport
Bensons Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bonnington AirstripSmall Airport
Bradleys Lawn AirstripSmall Airport
Bury Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chalksole Green AirstripSmall Airport
Challock AirfieldSmall Airport
Channel Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Chelworth House AirstripSmall Airport
Churchlands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Clacton AirfieldSmall Airport
Clipgate Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crockham Hill AirfieldSmall Airport
Damyns Hall AerodromeSmall Airport
Deanland Lewes AirfieldSmall Airport
East Haxted Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Egerton AirfieldSmall Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Fridd Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Frinsted AirstripSmall Airport
Gerpins Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hamilton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Harringe Court AirfieldSmall Airport
Headcorn AerodromeSmall Airport
High Easter AirfieldSmall Airport
Homefield Farm / Edenbridge AirstripSmall Airport
Horsey Island AirfieldSmall Airport
Hunsdon AirfieldSmall Airport
Inglenook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Jenkins Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kittyhawk AerodromeSmall Airport
Laddingford AerodromeSmall Airport
Lamberhurst AirstripSmall Airport
Lamberhurst Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Little Engeham Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Little Robhurst AirstripSmall Airport
Lodge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lukesfield AirstripSmall Airport
Meadow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts HillSmall Airport
Napps Field AirstripSmall Airport
North Weald AirfieldSmall Airport
Norwood Lodge AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bethersden

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bethersden Post Office & Stores

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bethersden

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Margaret's

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Bethersden

What is the population of Bethersden?

Bethersden has a population of 876 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 10.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

Is Bethersden expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,549, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $432,727 (54% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,189 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bethersden?

Bethersden has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.6 inches.

How is the job market in Bethersden?

Bethersden has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $914. There are 80 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bethersden?

The median home value in Bethersden is $432,727. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,189. The homeownership rate is 68.1%.

How are the schools in Bethersden?

30.1% of adults in Bethersden hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.2% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Bethersden?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bethersden is 5.8% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 8.1% Asian. 92.8% of residents speak only English at home. 4.6% of the population are military veterans. 4.6% of residents have a disability.

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