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Brighstone, United Kingdom
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Brighstone is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,157. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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BCommunity
| Population | 1,157 |
| Population Density | 152 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.6426°, -1.3948° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.8 inches (833 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $39,604 |
| Median Age | 51.3 years |
About Brighstone
Brighstone is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,157. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Brighstone vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Brighstone vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $39,604 |
| 47% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,604 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $762 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 105 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.3% |
| Public Transit | 4.5% |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $322,467 |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $990 |
| 15% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.6% |
| Housing Units | 463 |
Property Tax
Climate in Brighstone
Brighstone has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6426°N, 1.3948°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 115 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in |
Brighstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.4% |
| 19% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 45.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 152/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.3% |
| Public Transit | 4.5% |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |
Schools in Brighstone
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Brighstone
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60s Swinging Radio | classic hits 60s 70a 80s, israeli pop oldies | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Swinging radio 60s | 60s, sixties | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Capital FM South Coast 103.2 | commercial, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Angel Radio (HQ) | nostalgia, oldies | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Christmas Radio (MP3) | christmas music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Express FM Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bournemouth One | pop | AAC | |
| BFBS Salisbury Plain | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Isle of Wight Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Angel Radio | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Outreach Radio | - | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Forest FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Southampton Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - Classic Rock | classic rock | MP3 | |
| Shine Radio | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Naim Classical | classical, orchestral | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Jazz | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Radio | classical, electronica | OGG 160 kbps | |
| Winchester Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| State of the Art Radio | - | MP3 |
Museums in Brighstone
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaulieu | ||||
| Beaulieu | ||||
| Brighstone Museum | ||||
| Bursledon Brickworks | ||||
| Bursledon Brickworks | ||||
| Carisbrooke Castle Museum | ||||
| Cowes Maritime Museum | ||||
| Dimbola Museum and Galleries | ||||
| Dinosaur Farm Museum | ||||
| Fort Brockhurst | ||||
| Fort Victoria Country Park | ||||
| HMS Agamemnon – Navigating the Legend | ||||
| Hovercraft Museum | ||||
| Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum | ||||
| Isle of Wight Glass Museum | ||||
| Isle of Wight Postal Museum | ||||
| Isle of Wight Steam Railway | ||||
| Little Woodham Living History Village | ||||
| Little Woodham Living History Village | ||||
| Longshoreman's Museum | ||||
| Museum of Island History | ||||
| New Forest Museum | ||||
| Newport Roman Villa | ||||
| Old Battery Museum | ||||
| Osborne House Swiss Cottage Museum | ||||
| Royal Victoria Hospital Museum | ||||
| Royal Victoria Hospital Museum | ||||
| Ryde District Heritage Centre | ||||
| Saint Barbe Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Secret Army Exhibition | ||||
| Secret Army Exhibition | ||||
| Sir Max Aitken Museum | ||||
| St Thomas Church (Heritage Centre) | ||||
| The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum | ||||
| The Diving Museum | ||||
| The Gallery | ||||
| The National Poo Museum | ||||
| The Shipwreck Centre | ||||
| The Wight Military and Heritage Museum | ||||
| Train Story | ||||
| Ventnor Heritage Museum | ||||
| West Wight Heritage Centre | ||||
| Westbury Manor Museum | ||||
| Wight Aviation Museum | ||||
| Yarmouth Town Hall |
Libraries in Brighstone
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgemary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgemary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgemary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brighstone Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Cowes Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fareham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Freshwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hythe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lockswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lord Louis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lymington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyndhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milford village hall and library | 0.0 | |||||
| Netley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Niton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ryde Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ryde Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shanklin Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stubbington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ventnor Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Brighstone
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bumbles | |||||
| Fareham Market | |||||
| Fareham Market | |||||
| Ryde Market | |||||
| Ryde Market |
Cafes in Brighstone
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Brighstone
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Brighstone
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goddards Brewery | ||||
| Isle of Wight Brewery Ltd | ||||
| Pig Beer Brewery | ||||
| Vibrant Forest Brewery | ||||
| Vibrant Forest Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near Brighstone
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Alpine Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Brighstone
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| Farnborough Airport | FAB | Medium Airport |
| Lasham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Odiham | ODH | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bembridge Airport | BBP | Small Airport |
| Bere Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berry Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Binstead Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bognor Regis Lec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colemore Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Goodwood Aerodrome | QUG | Small Airport |
| Greenlease Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hatchgate Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Homestead Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Idsworth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Upham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lydeway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manor House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Marsh Court Manor Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Meonstoke Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Wallop Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Netheravon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Brighstone
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Brighstone Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Brighstone
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Brighstone Methodist Church | |
| St Mary the Virgin | |
| St Peter's Church | |
| St. Mary's Church, Brook | |
| St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mottistone |
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What is the population of Brighstone?
Brighstone has a population of 1,157 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 152 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.
Is Brighstone expensive to live in?
The median household income is $39,604, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $322,467 (14% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $990 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Brighstone?
Brighstone has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches.
How is the job market in Brighstone?
The unemployment rate in Brighstone is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $762. There are 105 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Brighstone?
The median home value in Brighstone is $322,467. For renters, the median monthly rent is $990. The homeownership rate is 68.4%.
How are the schools in Brighstone?
27.4% of adults in Brighstone hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 45.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Brighstone?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Brighstone is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 6.0% of the population are military veterans. 6.7% of residents have a disability.