Birchington-on-Sea, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Birchington-on-Sea is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 9,827. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 9,827 |
| Population Density | 231 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3758°, 1.3048° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.7 inches (552 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Birchington-on-Sea
Birchington-on-Sea is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 9,827. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Birchington-on-Sea
Birchington-on-Sea has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 42.5 sq mi (110.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 231/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3758°N, 1.3048°E |
| 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 | - | 44 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 31 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in |
Birchington-on-Sea has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.3").
Schools in Birchington-on-Sea
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Llewellyn School | - | - | - | - |
| King Ethelbert School | - | - | - | - |
| Birchington Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Minster Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Monkton Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Nicholas-at-Wade Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Birchington-on-Sea
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big L 1 | 80's, hits 70's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EKR Retro Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Majestic Jukebox Radio | 60s, 70s | AAC+ 16 kbps | |
| Radio Jupiter | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | - | MP3 | |
| 105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| DCR104.9 FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Birchington-on-Sea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur's Hall | ||||
| Broadstairs Museum, Arts and Media Centre | ||||
| Canterbury Roman Museum | ||||
| Crab Museum | ||||
| Crampton Tower Museum | ||||
| Deal Maritime and Local History Museum | ||||
| Dickens House Museum | ||||
| Dover Transport Museum | ||||
| Grand Jury Museum | ||||
| Herne Bay Historical Records Society Heritage Centre | ||||
| Hornby Hobbies Visitor Centre | ||||
| Kent Mining Museum | ||||
| Kent MOMI | ||||
| Kent Museum of Freemasonry | ||||
| Marlowe's Ghost | ||||
| Monkton Field Study Centre | ||||
| Powell-Cotton Museum | ||||
| PWRR & Queens Regiment Museum | ||||
| RAF Manston Museum | ||||
| Ramsgate Maritime Museum | ||||
| Richborough Castle Museum | ||||
| Sandwich Guildhall Museum | ||||
| Sandwich Medieval Centre | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum | ||||
| Spur Casemates Exhibition | ||||
| St Augustine’s Abbey | ||||
| St Margaret's Museum | ||||
| The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge | ||||
| The Marlowe Kit | ||||
| The Micro Museum | ||||
| The Seaside Museum | ||||
| The Underground Hopital | ||||
| This Museum is (Not) Obsolete | ||||
| Time Ball Tower | ||||
| Tudor House | ||||
| USN P-22 Gunboat |
Libraries in Birchington-on-Sea
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustine House | 0.0 | |||||
| Aylesham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birchington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadstairs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canterbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cliftonville Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Herne Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyminge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Margate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster Library & Neighbourhood Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Newington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reception and LRC | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swalecliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Templeman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westgate Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Birchington-on-Sea
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Farmers Market | |||||
| Cliftonville Farmers Market | |||||
| Herne Bay Market | |||||
| Herne Bay Market | |||||
| Old Kent Market | |||||
| Old Town Market | |||||
| Sandwich Market (Thursday only) | |||||
| The Goods Shed | |||||
| The Village Community Market |
Hotels in Birchington-on-Sea
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Birchington-on-Sea
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Birchington-on-Sea
17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Birchington-on-Sea
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Birchington-on-Sea
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Birchington-on-Sea
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Birchington-on-Sea
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Birchington-on-Sea
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Birchington-on-Sea
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Birchington-on-Sea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floc | ||||
| Floc Brewing Project | ||||
| Gadds' | ||||
| Goody Ales | ||||
| Shivering Sands Brewery and Tap Room |
Stadiums & Teams in Birchington-on-Sea
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Birchington-on-Sea
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Calais Marck Airport | CQF | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Engeham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Robhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Milden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nayland Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newton Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Norwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pent Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pentlow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Raydon Wings Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Retreat Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ridgewell Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Ripple Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Stoke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stones Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Tiffenden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Birchington-on-Sea
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Office | |
| St Nicholas-at-Wade Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Birchington-on-Sea
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Acol Methodist Church | |
| All Saints Church | |
| Birchington Baptist Church | |
| Birchington Baptist Church | |
| Birchington Baptist Church | |
| Birchington Methodist Church | |
| Cemetery Chapel | |
| Minster Abbey | |
| Monkton Methodist Church | |
| Our Lady and St Benedicts Church | |
| St Mary Magdalene Church | |
| St Mary the Virgin | |
| St Mildreds Church | |
| St Nicholas | |
| St Thomas | |
| The Bay United Reformed Church | |
| The Salvation Army |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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What is the population of Birchington-on-Sea?
Birchington-on-Sea has a population of 9,827 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 231 people per square mile, spread across 42.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Birchington-on-Sea?
Birchington-on-Sea has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches.
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