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Charing, United Kingdom
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Charing is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,841. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Charing
Charing Cross is a junction in Westminster, London, England, where six routes meet. Since the early 19th century, Charing Cross has been the notional "centre of London" and became the point from which distances from London are measured. Clockwise from north, the routes that meet at Charing Cross are: the east side of Trafalgar Square leading to St Martin's Place and then Charing Cross Road; the Strand leading to the City; Northumberland Avenue leading to the Thames Embankment; Whitehall leading to Parliament Square; The Mall leading to Admiralty Arch and Buckingham Palace; and two short roads leading to Pall Mall and St James's.
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| Population | 1,841 |
| Population Density | 192 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.2107°, 0.7947° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.3 inches (694 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,549 |
| Median Age | 41.8 years |
About Charing
Charing is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,841. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Charing vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Charing vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,549 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,549 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $914 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 168 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.9% |
| Public Transit | 4.5% |
| Work from Home | 30.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $432,727 |
| 54% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,189 |
| 2% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.9% |
| Housing Units | 736 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 192/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2107°N, 0.7947°W |
| 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 | - | 60 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 33 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
Charing has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.1% |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 47.2% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 192/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.9% |
| Public Transit | 4.5% |
| Work from Home | 30.1% |
Schools in Charing
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charing Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pluckley Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Heath Farm School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Charing
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Sounds Radio | dance, disco | MP3 | |
| DnB Liquified | liquid dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Essex | contemporary hits radio, pop | MP3 | |
| BBC Essex | - | UNKNOWN | |
| EKR Retro Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Jupiter | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Retro Mix Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Zero Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Voice Of Doom | death metal, doom metal | AAC 320 kbps | |
| NanoRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Phoenix FM | community radio | MP3 128 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 | |
| Radioalfa2 | classic hits | MP3 | |
| Homemade Radio | adult contemporary, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Colin Mogagabe | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TGM GOSPEL RADIO | gospel | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | - | MP3 |
Museums in Charing
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Borough Museum | ||||
| Brenzett Aeronautical Museum | ||||
| Colonel Stephens Railway Museum | ||||
| Dog collar museum | ||||
| Eastchurch Aviation Museum | ||||
| Eastchurch Aviation Museum | ||||
| Exhibition and Model Railway | ||||
| Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre | ||||
| Godmersham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Lashenden Air Warfare Museum | ||||
| Minster Abbey Gatehouse Museum | ||||
| Queenborough Guildhall Museum | ||||
| Rolvenden Layne Sound Museum | ||||
| Romney Marsh Wartime Collection | ||||
| Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway | ||||
| Sittingbourne Heritage Museum | ||||
| Tenterden District Museum | ||||
| The Agricultural Museum | ||||
| The C.M Booth Collection | ||||
| Whitstable Museum and Gallery | ||||
| Woodchurch Museum |
Libraries in Charing
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearsted Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boughton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charing Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Faversham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Headcorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hempstead Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Luton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster-in-Sheppey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Romney | 0.0 | |||||
| Northiam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Queenborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rainham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Sheerness Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shepway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sittingbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Staplehurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tenterden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Stanhope Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Twydall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitstable Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wigmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wye Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Charing
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boot Sale | |||||
| Kingfisher Blinds | |||||
| Leysdown Market |
Hotels in Charing
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Charing
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Charing
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Charing
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Charing
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Charing
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curious Brewing | ||||
| Hop Fuzz Brewery | ||||
| Hopdaemon Brewery | ||||
| Mad Cat Brewery | ||||
| Old Dairy Brewery | ||||
| Romney Marsh Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Charing
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Charing
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Charing
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bradleys Lawn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Churchlands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crockham Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Deanland Lewes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Haxted Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gerpins Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| High Easter Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hunsdon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jenkins Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kittyhawk Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Laddingford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Engeham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Robhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lukesfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Napps Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Weald Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Norwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Old Hay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Charing
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Charing Post Office | |
| Pluckley Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Charing
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Challock Methodist Church | |
| Charing Methodist Church | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Saint Mary | |
| St Mary | |
| St Nicholas Church | |
| St Peter & St Paul |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Charing?
Charing has a population of 1,841 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 192 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.
Is Charing expensive to live in?
The median household income is $47,549, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $432,727 (54% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,189 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Charing?
Charing has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches.
How is the job market in Charing?
Charing has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $914. There are 168 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Charing?
The median home value in Charing is $432,727. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,189. The homeownership rate is 68.1%.
How are the schools in Charing?
30.1% of adults in Charing hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.2% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Charing?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Charing is 5.8% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 8.1% Asian. 92.8% of residents speak only English at home. 4.6% of the population are military veterans. 4.6% of residents have a disability.