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Brenchley, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Brenchley is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,171. Elevation: 315 ft (96 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,171 Population 6/sq mi density
315 ft Elevation 96 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$60,828 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,828 median income, 4.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$575,238 home value, $1,521/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Brenchley

Brenchley

Brenchley is a village in the civil parish of Brenchley and Matfield, in the borough of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.

People

Population1,171
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 7%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,828
Per Capita$60,828
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

F
Home Value$575,238
Rent$1,521
Ownership66.2%
Housing Units468

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation315 ft (96 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.1%
High School+56.7%

Community

Population1,171
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Coordinates51.1514°, 0.3983°
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)
Median Household Income$60,828
Median Age43.1 years

About Brenchley

Brenchley is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,171. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet (96 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.

Brenchley has a population of 1,171 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 192.2 square miles. The median age is 43.1 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (7.3%), with 1.6% Black, 4.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.2% of residents. 3.5% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 3.8% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,171
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
43.1yrs
Median Age
11% above United Kingdom avg
192.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.2%
19% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 6.8%

Social Characteristics

Brenchley vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Brenchley is $60,828, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,828 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,170, 18% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 107 business establishments. 42.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Brenchley vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$60,828
19% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$60,828
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)107

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone39.1%
Public Transit4.7%
Work from Home42.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Brenchley is $575,238, 104% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,521 (31% above the national average of $1,163). 66.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 468 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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

Homeownership66.2%
Owner-Occupied66.2%
Renter-Occupied33.8%
Housing Units468

Property Tax

Brenchley 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. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 315 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)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Area192.2 sq mi (497.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates51.1514°N, 0.3983°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 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 43 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 122 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 140 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 133 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 116 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 140 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 110 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 92 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 74 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 119 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 55 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 143 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 142 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 49 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 99 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 91 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 101 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 109 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 126 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 136 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 - 86 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in Wettest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in

Brenchley has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.9").

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41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22% above the national average of 33.7%. 56.7% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+41.1%
22% above United Kingdom avg
High School+56.7%
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area192.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone39.1%
Public Transit4.7%
Work from Home42.3%

Schools in Brenchley

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Brenchley

88 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Talk Radio (UK) curent affairs, politics AAC+ 32 kbps
BritCom 2 - Pumpkin FM british comedy, comedy MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Country country, country music AAC 48 kbps
4 To The Floor | NTS disco, house MP3
Street Sounds Radio dance, disco MP3
KISSTORY: Non-Stop Old Skool & Anthems anthems, bauer radio AAC+ 48 kbps
Slow Focus | NTS ambient, drone MP3
ROKit Radio : Adventure Stories adventure, old time radio MP3 48 kbps
Hits Radio London - AAC+ 47 kbps
DnB Liquified liquid dnb MP3 128 kbps
Bloomberg DAB Digital Radio London business, business news UNKNOWN
BritCom 3 - Pumpkin FM british comedy, comedy MP3 128 kbps
1940s Radio HS - Pumpkin FM 1930s, 1940s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Essex contemporary hits radio, pop MP3
Just House Music - MP3 128 kbps
Heart 70's 70's MP3 128 kbps
Poolside | NTS poolside, soul MP3
FUNK2DISCO disco, funk MP3 128 kbps
BBC Essex - UNKNOWN
Tonic Ska Radio ska MP3 128 kbps
Soul Rhythms Radio UK dancehall, house MP3 320 kbps
Absolute Radio 80s 80s AAC 128 kbps
House FM deep house, house MP3 128 kbps
BritCom 1 - MP3 128 kbps
More Radio Eastbourne hits, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Diva Radio - Funk & Disco Music Paradise boogie, disco MP3 192 kbps
Mad Wasp Radio alternative, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Xmas Crackers | NTS christmas MP3
Moon Phase Radio - MP3 192 kbps
ROKit Radio : Saturn-X Radio Shows old time radio, otr MP3 48 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio 60s greatest hits AAC+ 48 kbps
Trash Can Radio pure rock and roll and trash; ska; trash; blue beat; r&b; blues; rock; garage; doo-wop MP3 128 kbps
NTS | Low Key classic hip hop, hip hop MP3
Subtle Radio community radio, music MP3 192 kbps
KIDS RAVE RADIO acid, afro house MP3 192 kbps
London Greek Radio (LGR) 103.3, cyprus MP3 128 kbps
The Sounds of GTA | NTS videogames MP3
Hailsham FM local radio MP3 128 kbps
Rafa Bible Radio English - MP3 128 kbps
Crackers Radio disco & jazz, funk MP3 320 kbps
Retro Mix Radio 70s, 80s AAC+ 48 kbps
Lifestyle Radio UK country, pop MP3 192 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
West Kent Radio - MP3 170 kbps
Switch FM London - MP3 128 kbps
Davide of MIMIC classical MP3 320 kbps
Lyca Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Loose FM eclectic, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Boogaloo Radio dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Fred Film Radio-28 Education culture, film MP3 128 kbps
Sweat | NTS party MP3
Zero Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Diva Radio Disco - MP3 192 kbps
Aaja Radio | Channel 2 music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Phoenix FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Riverside Radio arts, culture AAC+ 64 kbps
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Italia lgbt, lgbtqia+ MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Chelmsford - MP3 128 kbps
Stomp Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Foundation FM community radio, electronic MP3 192 kbps
NanoRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Ace Cafe Radio - MP3 128 kbps
NOTE.radio pop MP3 128 kbps
Nice Cream Green disco, funk MP3 192 kbps
Conquest Hospital Radio - MP3 160 kbps
Power Ace Radio afrobeats, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps
Colin Mogagabe - MP3 128 kbps
Homemade Radio adult contemporary, blues MP3 320 kbps
4TunesFM jazz, reggae MP3 128 kbps
HGV1 Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3
Slim Radio deep house, disco MP3 320 kbps
Music Box Radio community radio, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
CNN UK business, business news MP3 96 kbps
Radio Jackie (Lo) oldies, pop AAC+ 32 kbps
UPFront Radio breakbeat, drum and bass MP3 320 kbps
Radio Jackie berkshire, community radio AAC+ 320 kbps
Voices Radio community radio, discussion MP3 128 kbps
Social Light Radio - MP3 160 kbps
Sister Midnight FM music, non-commercial MP3 128 kbps
Fred Film Radio-27 INDUSTRY film MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mount Vernon hospital radio MP3
Spectrum Radio International 558 AM international MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Hillingdon community radio, hospital radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Jackie (Lo Mono) low bandwidth, oldies AAC+ 12 kbps
KICKS fm general MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Brenchley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Battle Abbey
Battle Museum of Local History
Cranbrook Museum
Dog collar museum
Guildhall Museum
Kent Firefighting Museum
Lashenden Air Warfare Museum
Maidstone Museum
Museum of Carriages
Otford Heritage Centre
Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum
Rolvenden Layne Sound Museum
Royal Engineers Museum
Sevenoaks Museum
Shoreham Aircraft Museum
The Amelia Scott
The C.M Booth Collection
The South East Romany Museum
Tonbridge Castle Gatehouse

Libraries in Brenchley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Allington Library0.0
Battle Library0.0
Bearsted Library0.0
Borough Green Library0.0
Chatham Library & Community Hub0.0
Coxheath Library0.0
Cuxton Library0.0
Drill Hall Library Block A0.0
Drill Hall Library Block B0.0
Drill Hall Library Block C0.0
East Peckham Library0.0
Gillingham Library0.0
Hartley Library0.0
Hawkhurst Library0.0
Headcorn Library0.0
Heathfield Library0.0
Hempstead Public Library0.0
Hildenborough Library0.0
Kemsing Library0.0
Kent History and Library Centre0.0
Larkfield Library0.0
Longfield Library0.0
Lordswood Library0.0
Luton Library0.0
Marden Library0.0
Medway Archives Centre0.0
Meopham Library0.0
New Ash Green Library0.0
Northiam Library0.0
Otford Library0.0
Paddock Wood Library0.0
Pembury Library0.0
Rainham Library0.0
Riverhead Library0.0
Rochester Community Hub0.0
Rusthall Library0.0
Seal Library0.0
Sevenoaks Library0.0
Shepway Library0.0
Showfields0.0
Southborough Library0.0
Staplehurst Library0.0
Strood Library & Community Hub0.0
Swanley Library0.0
Swanley Library0.0
The Thomas Aveling School and Community Library0.0
Tonbridge Library0.0
Tonbridge North Library0.0
Tunbridge Wells Library0.0
Twydall Library0.0
Vigo Library0.0
Wadhurst Library0.0
Walderslade Hook Meadow Library0.0
Walderslade Village Library0.0
West Kingsdown Library0.0
West Malling Library0.0
Wigmore Library0.0
Yalding Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Brenchley

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boot Sale
Market Square
Rochester Christmas Market
Tonbridge Farmers' Market

Cafes in Brenchley

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gray's Cafe

Dentists in Brenchley

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #13609892258

Breweries in Brenchley

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Allkin Brewing
Battle Brewery
Brumaison Beer
Goachers Brewery
Gun Brewery
Kent Brewey
Larkins Brewery
Nelson Brewery
Tonbridge Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Brenchley

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Ski Resorts Near Brenchley

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Brenchley

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Gatwick AirportLGWLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Brighton City AirportESHMedium Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Acton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Barcombe-North Airstrip-Small Airport
Barling Airfield-Small Airport
Barnards Farm-Small Airport
Benington Airfield-Small Airport
Bensons Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bonnington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bradleys Lawn Airstrip-Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Challock Airfield-Small Airport
Chelworth House Airstrip-Small Airport
Chipstead Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Churchlands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clacton Airfield-Small Airport
Coleman Green 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
Elstree Airfield-Small Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Folly Farm Airstrip-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
Hertfordshire Microlight Club London Colney Airstrip-Small Airport
Hickstead Airstrip-Small Airport
High Cross Airstrip-Small Airport
High Easter Airfield-Small Airport
Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Hunsdon Airfield-Small Airport
Jackrells Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Jenkins Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kenley Glider Field-Small Airport
Kittyhawk Aerodrome-Small Airport
Laddingford Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Brenchley

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brenchley Post Office

Treatment Centers in Brenchley

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Oxygen Therapy & MS Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brenchley

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
St Luke

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 Brenchley

What is the population of Brenchley?

Brenchley has a population of 1,171 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 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 Brenchley 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 Brenchley?

Brenchley 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 Brenchley?

Brenchley 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 107 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brenchley?

The median home value in Brenchley is $575,238. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,521. The homeownership rate is 66.2%.

How are the schools in Brenchley?

41.1% of adults in Brenchley 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 Brenchley?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Brenchley 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.

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