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Chale, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Chale is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 717. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
717 Population 94/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
44.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$39,604 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$39,604 median income, 5.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$322,467 home value, $1,249/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population717
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,604
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment5.7%

Housing

C
Home Value$322,467
Rent$1,249
Ownership68.4%
Housing Units287

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain44.7 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+45.4%

Community

Population717
Population Density94 / sq mi
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates50.5956°, -1.3184°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation44.7 inches (1,136 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$39,604
Median Age40.6 years

About Chale

Chale is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 717. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Chale has a population of 717 with a density of 94 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (2.9%), with 1.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents. 6.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

717
Total Population
94
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
7.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Chale vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Chale is $39,604, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 65 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Chale vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$39,604
47% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)65

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Chale is $322,467, 14% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 68.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 287 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.4%
Owner-Occupied68.4%
Renter-Occupied31.6%
Housing Units287

Property Tax

Chale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates50.5956°N, 1.3184°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 128 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 138 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 67 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 129 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 129 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 109 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 130 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 133 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 M3.3 129 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 37 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 39 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 111 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 59 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 53 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 80 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 100 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 95 km
Apr 20, 2000 5 km ESE of Grandcamp-Maisy, France M2.8 139 km
Dec 31, 1992 38 km WNW of Étretat, France M2.8 113 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 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in

Chale has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.7").

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27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19% below the national average of 33.7%. 45.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.4%
19% below United Kingdom avg
High School+45.4%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density94/sq mi
Total Area7.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Radio Stations near Chale

17 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
Express FM Radio MP3 128 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
Isle of Wight Radio MP3 128 kbps
Outreach Radio AAC 32 kbps
Angel Radio MP3 96 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 Chale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beaulieu
Beaulieu
Bembridge Heritage Centre
Brading Railway Heritage Centre
Brighstone Museum
Carisbrooke Castle Museum
Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum
City Museum
Cowes Maritime Museum
Cumberland House Natural History Museum
D-Day Museum
Dimbola Museum and Galleries
Dinosaur Farm Museum
Dinosaur Isle
Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower
Fort Brockhurst
Fort Victoria Country Park
Genesis Expo
Gosport Museum
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
Landing Craft LCT 7074
Lilliput Doll and Toy Museum
Little Woodham Living History Village
Little Woodham Living History Village
Longshoreman's Museum
Mary Rose Museum
Motoring in Miniature - On Tour
Museum of Island History
Newport Roman Villa
Old Town Hall
Osborne House Swiss Cottage Museum
Royal Naval Museum
Royal Navy Submarine Museum
Ryde District Heritage Centre
Saint Barbe Museum and Art Gallery
Secret Army Exhibition
Secret Army Exhibition
Sir Max Aitken Museum
Southsea Castle
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
Wight Aviation Museum
Yarmouth Town Hall

Libraries in Chale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bembridge Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Brighstone Community Library0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Cowes Library0.0
East Cowes Community Library0.0
Elson Library0.0
Freshwater Library0.0
Gosport Discovery Centre0.0
Gosport Discovery Centre0.0
Lord Louis Library0.0
Lymington Library0.0
Niton Library0.0
North End Library0.0
North End Library0.0
Ryde Library0.0
Ryde Library0.0
Sandown Library0.0
Shanklin Community Library0.0
Southsea LIbrary0.0
Southsea LIbrary0.0
Stubbington Library0.0
University of Portsmouth Library0.0
Ventnor Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Chale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bumbles
Ryde Market
Ryde Market

Cafes in Chale

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

i-Scream

Monuments in Chale

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hoy Memorial
Saltpot
St Catherine's Oratory

Theme Parks in Chale

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blackgang Chine Theme Park

Breweries in Chale

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fallen Acorn Brewing Co
Fallen Acorn Brewing Co
Goddards Brewery
Isle of Wight Brewery Ltd
The Southsea Brewing Company
The Southsea Brewing Company
Vibrant Forest Brewery
Wight Knuckle Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Chale

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 Chale

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham AirfieldMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe DownMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Barton Ashes AirstripSmall Airport
Batchley Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bembridge AirportBBPSmall Airport
Bere Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Berry Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Binstead AirfieldSmall Airport
Bognor Regis Lec AirfieldSmall Airport
Bossington AirstripSmall Airport
Bowerchalke AirfieldSmall Airport
Bowerswaine Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chilbolton AirfieldSmall Airport
Chilsfold Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Colemore Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Compton Chamberlayne AirstripSmall Airport
Deptford 'Farm' AirstripSmall Airport
Deptford AirstripSmall Airport
Farley Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Freshwater Fruit Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Goodwood AerodromeQUGSmall Airport
Greenlease Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hatchgate Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis AirfieldSmall Airport
Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hill Top Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Homestead Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Idsworth AirstripSmall Airport
Isle of Wight/Sandown AirportSmall Airport
Lower Upham AirfieldSmall Airport
Lydeway FieldSmall Airport
Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Manor House Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Marsh Court Manor Private AirstripSmall Airport
Meonstoke AirstripSmall Airport
Middle Wallop AirfieldSmall Airport
Netheravon AirfieldSmall Airport
North Honer Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Old Mill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Old Sarum AirfieldSmall Airport
Pauncefoot Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chale

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Andrew
St James

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Chale

What is the population of Chale?

Chale has a population of 717 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 94 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Chale 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 $1,249 per month. 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 Chale?

Chale has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches.

How is the job market in Chale?

The unemployment rate in Chale is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 65 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chale?

The median home value in Chale is $322,467. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 68.4%.

How are the schools in Chale?

27.4% of adults in Chale 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 Chale?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Chale is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian. 90% of residents speak only English at home. 6.7% of residents have a disability.

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