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Biddenden, United Kingdom
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Biddenden is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,303. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Biddenden
Biddenden is a large, mostly agricultural and wooded village and civil parish in the borough of Ashford in Kent, England. The village lies on the Weald of Kent, 5 miles (8Â km) north of Tenterden. It was a centre for the Wealden iron industry and clothmaking.
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| Population | 1,303 |
| Population Density | 116 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1149°, 0.6382° |
| 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 | $47,549 |
| Median Age | 41.8 years |
About Biddenden
Biddenden is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,303. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 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
Biddenden vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Biddenden vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,549 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,549 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $914 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 119 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.9% |
| Public Transit | 4.5% |
| Work from Home | 30.1% |
Walkability
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
| Homeownership | 68.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.9% |
| Housing Units | 521 |
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 | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 11.2 sq mi (29.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1149°N, 0.6382°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 | - | 69 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 42 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 |
Biddenden 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+ | 30.1% |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 47.2% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.9% |
| Public Transit | 4.5% |
| Work from Home | 30.1% |
Schools in Biddenden
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Mayne Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Greenfields School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Biddenden
24 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 | |
| Lifestyle Radio UK | country, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| West Kent Radio | - | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Homemade Radio | adult contemporary, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radioalfa2 | classic hits | MP3 | |
| Colin Mogagabe | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NanoRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TGM GOSPEL RADIO | gospel | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Power Ace Radio | afrobeats, easy listening | MP3 128 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 Biddenden
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Borough Museum | ||||
| Battle Abbey | ||||
| Battle Museum of Local History | ||||
| Brenzett Aeronautical Museum | ||||
| Colonel Stephens Railway Museum | ||||
| Cranbrook Museum | ||||
| Dog collar museum | ||||
| Exhibition and Model Railway | ||||
| Lashenden Air Warfare Museum | ||||
| Maidstone Museum | ||||
| Museum of Carriages | ||||
| Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum | ||||
| Rolvenden Layne Sound Museum | ||||
| Romney Marsh Wartime Collection | ||||
| Rye Castle Museum | ||||
| Rye Castle Museum at Ypres Tower | ||||
| Sittingbourne Heritage Museum | ||||
| Tenterden District Museum | ||||
| The C.M Booth Collection | ||||
| The South East Romany Museum | ||||
| Winchelsea Corporation Museum | ||||
| Woodchurch Museum |
Libraries in Biddenden
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Battle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bearsted Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charing Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coxheath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawkhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Headcorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hempstead Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hollington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kent History and Library Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Larkfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lordswood 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 | |||||
| Sittingbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Staplehurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tenterden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Stanhope Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| The Thomas Aveling School and Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walderslade Hook Meadow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walderslade Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Malling Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wigmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yalding Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Biddenden
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boot Sale | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Rye Farmers' Market | |||||
| Rye Market |
Restaurants in Biddenden
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Biddenden
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Biddenden
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Biddenden
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Biddenden
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Brewery | ||||
| Brewing Brothers Brewery and Taproom | ||||
| Brumaison Beer | ||||
| Curious Brewing | ||||
| Goachers Brewery | ||||
| Hopdaemon Brewery | ||||
| Kent Brewey | ||||
| Mad Cat Brewery | ||||
| Old Dairy Brewery | ||||
| Tonbridge Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Biddenden
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Biddenden
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Biddenden
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 |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Chelworth House 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 Cross Airstrip | - | 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 |
Post Offices in Biddenden
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Biddenden Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Biddenden
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Baptist Chapel |
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What is the population of Biddenden?
Biddenden has a population of 1,303 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 116 people per square mile, spread across 11.2 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 Biddenden 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 Biddenden?
Biddenden 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 Biddenden?
Biddenden 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 119 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Biddenden?
The median home value in Biddenden is $432,727. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,189. The homeownership rate is 68.1%.
How are the schools in Biddenden?
30.1% of adults in Biddenden 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 Biddenden?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Biddenden 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.