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Brockenhurst, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Brockenhurst is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,552. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,552 Population 9/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,985 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,985 median income, 3.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$485,776 home value, $1,225/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Brockenhurst

Brockenhurst School, now Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School, is a former charity school in the English village of Brockenhurst, Hampshire. It was founded in 1752, funded by a legacy from Henry Thurston, a former coachman from the village.

People

Population3,552
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,985
Per Capita$48,985
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

F
Home Value$485,776
Rent$1,225
Ownership74.8%
Housing Units1,421

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+48.9%

Community

Population3,552
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates50.8194°, -1.5730°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.6 inches (1,031 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$48,985
Median Age51.3 years

About Brockenhurst

Brockenhurst is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,552. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Brockenhurst has a population of 3,552 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 390.8 square miles. The median age is 51.3 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.9% female and 48.1% male. The city is predominantly White (3.2%), with 1.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.4% of residents. 5.9% of the population are veterans. 4.8% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

3,552
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
51.3yrs
Median Age
32% above United Kingdom avg
390.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.4%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.6%

Social Characteristics

Brockenhurst vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Brockenhurst is $48,985, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,985 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $942, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 323 business establishments. 30.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Brockenhurst vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,985
35% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,985
Avg Weekly Wage$942

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)323

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.4%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home30.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Brockenhurst is $485,776, 72% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,225 (5% above the national average of $1,163). 74.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,421 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$485,776
72% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,225
5% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.8%
Owner-Occupied74.8%
Renter-Occupied25.2%
Housing Units1,421

Property Tax

Climate in Brockenhurst

Brockenhurst 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.4°C / 42°F 2.3° / 8.4° 92.8
Feb 5.4°C / 42°F 2° / 8.9° 66.4
Mar 7.2°C / 45°F 3° / 11.4° 60.7
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14° 56.5
May 12.2°C / 54°F 7.3° / 17.2° 46.4
Jun 15°C / 59°F 10.1° / 19.9° 53.6
Jul 17.1°C / 63°F 12.1° / 22.1° 46.6
Aug 17°C / 63°F 12° / 21.9° 53.6
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 9.5° / 19.4° 69.6
Oct 11.5°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.5° 102.2
Nov 8.1°C / 47°F 4.6° / 11.7° 105.3
Dec 5.8°C / 42°F 2.7° / 8.9° 99.7
Brockenhurst experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area390.8 sq mi (1,012.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates50.8194°N, 1.5730°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 97 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 134 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 103 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 139 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 103 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 139 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 140 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 134 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 134 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 149 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 99 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 103 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 49 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 139 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 144 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 34 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 140 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 142 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 77 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 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) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in

Brockenhurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.5").

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31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% below the national average of 33.7%. 48.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.2%
7% below United Kingdom avg
High School+48.9%
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area390.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.4%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home30.4%

Schools in Brockenhurst

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Brockenhurst

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Swinging radio 60s 60s, sixties MP3 96 kbps
Serenade Radio easy listening MP3 192 kbps
Xtra Hot bournemouth, community MP3 160 kbps
BFBS Aldershot - AAC+ 64 kbps
Isle of Wight Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM South Coast 103.2 commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
Christmas Radio (MP3) christmas music MP3 128 kbps
Express FM Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Hot Gold 70s, 80s MP3 160 kbps
Bournemouth One pop AAC
BFBS Salisbury Plain - AAC+ 64 kbps
Serenade Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Outreach Radio - AAC 32 kbps
Forest FM - MP3 128 kbps
Southampton Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - Classic Rock classic rock MP3
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
Overton Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Basingstoke - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Brockenhurst

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beaulieu
Beaulieu
Breamore House and Countryside Museum
Brighstone Museum
Dimbola Museum and Galleries
Dinosaur Farm Museum
Eling Tide Mill Experience Visitor Centre
Eling Tide Mill Experience Visitor Centre
Fordingbridge Museum
Fort Victoria Country Park
Friends of the New Forest Airfields
HMS Agamemnon – Navigating the Legend
Medieval Merchants House
Medieval Merchants House
New Forest Museum
Old Battery Museum
Red House Museum
Red House Museum
Red House Museum
Romsey Signal Box Project
Royal Victoria Hospital Museum
Royal Victoria Hospital Museum
Saint Barbe Museum and Art Gallery
Salisbury Museum
Sammy Miller Museum
SeaCity Museum
SeaCity Museum
Secret Army Exhibition
Secret Army Exhibition
Shears Mill
Shears Mill
Solent Sky
Solent Sky
The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum
The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum
The Rifles Museum
Tudor House Museum
Tudor House Museum
West End Museum
West End Museum
West Wight Heritage Centre
Yarmouth Town Hall

Libraries in Brockenhurst

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bitterne Library0.0
Brighstone Community Library0.0
Burgess Road Library0.0
Chandler's Ford Library0.0
Christchurch Library0.0
Cobbett Road Library0.0
Downton Library0.0
Eastleigh Library0.0
Eastleigh Library0.0
Fordingbridge Library0.0
Freshwater Library0.0
Hartley Library0.0
Highcliffe Library0.0
Hythe Library0.0
Lordshill Library0.0
Lymington Library0.0
Lyndhurst Library0.0
Martial Rose Library0.0
Milford village hall and library0.0
Mountbatten Library (ML)0.0
Netley Library0.0
New Milton Library0.0
North Baddesley Library0.0
North Baddesley Library0.0
Pokesdown & Southbourne Library0.0
Portswood Library0.0
Ringwood Library0.0
Romsey Library0.0
Shirley Library0.0
Shirley Library0.0
Southampton Central Library0.0
Stanmore Community Library0.0
Stanmore Library0.0
Thornhill Library0.0
Thornhill Library0.0
Totton Library0.0
Tuckton Library0.0
West End Library0.0
West End Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Brockenhurst

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kingsland Market
Kingsland Market

Hotels in Brockenhurst

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balmer Lawn Hotel
Careys Hotel and Senspa
Forest Park Hotel & Colonial Bar
New Park Manor Hotel and Spa
Rhinefield House
The Cloud Hotel & Encore Restaurant
The Pig

Restaurants in Brockenhurst

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Albero Italian Restaurant
Britannia Thai
Cambium Restaurant
Dynasty Indian Cuisine
Enzee
Le Blaireau
Thatched Cottage Hotel & Restaurant
The Buttery at the Brock and Bruin
White Tails Restaurant
Zen Garden Thai Resaurant

Cafes in Brockenhurst

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Paddle in the Forest
The Terrace

Dentists in Brockenhurst

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Merrygate Dental Practice
Oak Lodge Dental

Train Stations in Brockenhurst

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brockenhurst

Gas Stations in Brockenhurst

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Golf Courses in Brockenhurst

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club

Breweries in Brockenhurst

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Flack Manor Brewery
Isle of Wight Brewery Ltd
Pig Beer Brewery
Vibrant Forest Brewery
Vibrant Forest Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Brockenhurst

TeamLeagueDivision
Silverlake Stadium
Utilita Bowl

Ski Resorts Near Brockenhurst

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 Brockenhurst

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Badminton Airfield-Small Airport
Bagber Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Batchley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club-Small Airport
Bembridge AirportBBPSmall Airport
Bere Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Berry Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Binstead Airfield-Small Airport
Biss Brook Farm Airstrip-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
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Colemore Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Abbas Aerodrome-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-Small Airport
Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field)-Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome-Small Airport
Edington Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Englefield Airstrip-Small Airport
Farley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Firs Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Garston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Great House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenhill Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Gutchpool Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Harpsden Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Hatchgate Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Haw Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Brockenhurst

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brockenhurst Post Office

Treatment Centers in Brockenhurst

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Complete Fertility Centre
Inclusion
Nayu Wellness Clinic
Peartree House Neurological Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brockenhurst

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brockenhurst Methodist Church
Church of St John the Baptist
St Nicholas' Church
St Saviour's Church

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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 Brockenhurst

What is the population of Brockenhurst?

Brockenhurst has a population of 3,552 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 390.8 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 51.9% female and 48.1% male.

Is Brockenhurst expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,985, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $485,776 (72% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,225 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Brockenhurst?

Brockenhurst has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Brockenhurst?

Brockenhurst has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $942. There are 323 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brockenhurst?

The median home value in Brockenhurst is $485,776. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,225. The homeownership rate is 74.8%.

How are the schools in Brockenhurst?

31.2% of adults in Brockenhurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Brockenhurst?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Brockenhurst is 3.2% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 5.9% of the population are military veterans. 4.8% of residents have a disability.

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