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Cove, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Cove is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,548. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,548 Population 480/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,111 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,111 median income, 4.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$400,491 home value, $1,203/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Cove

Cove

Cove is an ancient village turned suburb, forming the western part of Farnborough, in the Rushmoor district, in the county of Hampshire, England. The appropriate ward is called Cove and Southwood. It is located 33 mi (53 km) south west of London. Cove is adjacent to Hawley village and Southwood.

People

Population6,548
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density480/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 8%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,111
Per Capita$48,111
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

D
Home Value$400,491
Rent$1,203
Ownership62.2%
Housing Units2,619

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation217 ft (66 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+47.0%

Community

Population6,548
Population Density480 / sq mi
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates51.2955°, -0.7908°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (882 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$48,111
Median Age38.2 years

About Cove

Cove is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,548. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Cove has a population of 6,548 with a density of 480 people per square mile, spread across 13.6 square miles. The median age is 38.2 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly Asian (16.8%), with 8.3% White, 1.7% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 85.4% of residents. 6.7% of the population are veterans. 3.8% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

6,548
Total Population
480
People / sq mi
38.2yrs
Median Age
2% below United Kingdom avg
13.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 85.4%
9% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 14.6%

Social Characteristics

Cove vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Cove is $48,111, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,111 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $925, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 596 business establishments. 28.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Cove vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,111
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,111
Avg Weekly Wage$925

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)596

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.3%
Public Transit5.3%
Work from Home28.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Cove is $400,491, 42% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,203 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 62.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,619 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,491
42% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,203
3% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership62.2%
Owner-Occupied62.2%
Renter-Occupied37.8%
Housing Units2,619

Property Tax

Climate in Cove

Cove has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (19°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 615 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.6°C / 42°F 3.1° / 8.2° 58.8
Feb 6°C / 43°F 3° / 8.9° 45.2
Mar 7.9°C / 46°F 4.2° / 11.6° 37.9
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F 6° / 14.9° 43.2
May 13.6°C / 56°F 9.1° / 18.2° 45.9
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 12° / 21.5° 46.7
Jul 19°C / 66°F 14.2° / 23.8° 45.9
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 14° / 23.3° 53.2
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 11.6° / 20.1° 50.6
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 8.9° / 15.7° 64.3
Nov 8.4°C / 47°F 5.6° / 11.3° 66.7
Dec 6°C / 43°F 3.5° / 8.5° 56.8
Cove experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°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 34.7 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area13.6 sq mi (35.3 km²)
Population Density480/sq mi
Coordinates51.2955°N, 0.7908°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 128 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 123 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 131 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 99 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 139 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 132 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 59 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 36 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 145 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 149 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 110 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 140 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 43 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 75 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 42 km
Apr 1, 2018 4 km E of Holmwood, United Kingdom M2.7 40 km
Jan 12, 2006 2 km SE of Kingsclere, United Kingdom M2.6 30 km
Jan 8, 1994 4 km ESE of Cholsey, United Kingdom M2.6 36 km
Jun 27, 2018 5 km W of Capel, United Kingdom M2.6 40 km
Apr 30, 1997 0 km SW of Tankerton, United Kingdom M2.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.8").

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29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12% below the national average of 33.7%. 47.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.8%
12% below United Kingdom avg
High School+47.0%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density480/sq mi
Total Area13.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.3%
Public Transit5.3%
Work from Home28.9%

Schools in Cove

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Samuel Cody School
Manor Infant School
Manor Junior School
Cove Infant School
Cove School
Guillemont Junior School
Parsonage Farm Nursery and Infant School
Pinewood Infant School
Southwood Infant School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Tower Hill Primary School
Cove Junior School
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Radio Stations near Cove

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
60s Swinging Radio classic hits 60s 70a 80s, israeli pop oldies MP3 96 kbps
Happy Hardcore dj mixes, electronic MP3 256 kbps
Swinging radio 60s 60s, sixties MP3 96 kbps
Brooklands Radio community radio, local news MP3 192 kbps
Mix 92.6 (backup) MP3 128 kbps
Banita Maxx Radio edm, hardstyle MP3
BFBS UK MP3 128 kbps
Express FM Radio MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Aldershot AAC+ 64 kbps
Christmas Radio (MP3) christmas music MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM South Coast 103.2 commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
Angel Radio (HQ) nostalgia, oldies MP3 96 kbps
Outreach Radio AAC 32 kbps
Radio Xtra 2000s, 2010s MP3
Radio Cherwell MP3 128 kbps
Mix 92.6 community radio MP3
Angel Radio MP3 96 kbps
Radio Christmas MP3 256 kbps
Insanity Radio UNKNOWN 131 kbps
Overton Radio MP3 192 kbps
Gold Dust Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Frimley Park MP3 128 kbps
RunnRadio 80s, house MP3
Radio Wey MP3 128 kbps
Radio Woking AAC+ 48 kbps
Shine Radio AAC+ 96 kbps
Hospital Radio Basingstoke MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cove

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
'900 Years of Living History' Permanent Exhibition
13th Century Undercroft shop
Aldershot Military Museum
Ash Chapel Museum
Berkshire Yeomanry Museum
British Museum Archaeological Research Collection
British Museum Archaeological Research Collection
Chobham Museum
Cole Museum of Zoology
Cole Museum of Zoology
Curtis Museum
Dapdune Wharf
Dunsfold Collection
Egham Museum
Eton Natural History Museum
Farnborough Air Science Trust Museum
Gilbert White's House
Gliding Heritage Centre
Godalming Museum
Guildford Museum
Harvey Gallery
Haslemere Education Museum
Haslemere Educational Museum
History Hub
Jane Austen's House Museum
Maidenhead Heritage Centre
Museum of Antiquities
Museum Of English Rural Life
Museum of Farnham
NRA Museum
Pug Yard Learning Centre
Reading Museum
Reading Museum
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Royal Army Physical Training Corps Museum
Rural Life Centre
Slough Museum
The Allen Gallery
The Farnborough Centrifuge
The Great Barn of Wanborough
The Hockey Museum
The Museum Of Berkshire Aviation
The Museum Of Berkshire Aviation
The Pest House
The Royal Berkshire Medical Museum
The Royal Berkshire Medical Museum
The Spike
The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
Watts Gallery
Windsor & Royal Borough Museum

Libraries in Cove

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
2 Library0.0
Aldershot Library0.0
Alton Library0.0
Ascot Durning Library0.0
Ascot Heath Library0.0
Ash Library0.0
Bagshot Library0.0
Battle Library0.0
Binfield Library0.0
Birch Hill Library0.0
Bordon Library0.0
Boyn Grove Library0.0
Bracknell (Central) Library0.0
Bramley Library0.0
Burnham Library0.0
Camberley Library0.0
Caversham Library0.0
Chapter Archives and Library0.0
Chawton House & Library0.0
Cippenham Library0.0
Cox Green Library0.0
Crowthorne Library0.0
D6 Library0.0
Davidson Building0.0
Dedworth Library0.0
Education Library Resource Centre0.0
Education Library Resource Centre0.0
Egham Library0.0
Farnborough Library0.0
Farnham Library0.0
Finchampstead Library0.0
Fleet Library0.0
Founder's Reading Room0.0
Frimley Green Library0.0
Godalming Library0.0
Great Hollands Library0.0
Guildford Library0.0
Harman's Water Library0.0
Haslemere Library0.0
Henley Library0.0
Knaphill Library0.0
Langley Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre Lower Bagnall0.0
Learning Resources Centre0.0
Learning Resources Centre0.0
Leggett Library0.0
Library and Learning Centre0.0
Liphook Library0.0
Lower Earley Library0.0
Maidenhead Library0.0
National Aerospace Library0.0
Palmer Park Library0.0
Prince Consort's Library0.0
Reading Central Library0.0
Reading Central Library0.0
Reading Library of Things0.0
Reading Library of Things0.0
Sandhurst Library0.0
School Library0.0
school library0.0
Senate House Depository Library0.0
Sonning Common Library0.0
Sonning Common Library0.0
Southcote Library0.0
Southcote Library0.0
Spencers Wood Library0.0
Sunningdale Library0.0
Sunninghill Library0.0
The Britwell Centre0.0
the curve0.0
The Elaine Thomas Library0.0
The Learning Hub0.0
The Roy Graham Library0.0
Tilehurst Library0.0
Twyford Library0.0
University Library0.0
University Reading Room & Special Collections0.0
Virginia Water Community Library0.0
Wargrave Library0.0
Wellington College Library0.0
Whitegrove Library0.0
Whitley Library0.0
Whitley Library0.0
Windsor Library0.0
Winnersh Library0.0
Woking Library0.0
Wokingham Library0.0
Woodley Library0.0
Yateley Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cove

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Al Mubarak
Blue Collar (Wed) CHOW (Fri)
Blue Collar (Wed) CHOW (Fri)
Country Market
Falaise Square
Fleet Saturday Market
Fruit & Veg Market
Fruit & Veg Market
Guildford Farmers' Market
Market (Tuesdays and Fridays)
Market Place
Marwa Halal Centre
New Market
North Street Market
Reading Market
Reading Market
Royal Shopping Centre
Slough Foods Emporium
Taplow Car Boot Sale (Sundays)
The Village

Hotels in Cove

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Premier Inn
Travelodge

Restaurants in Cove

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Miller & Carter
Poppadoms

Cafes in Cove

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bridge Road Cafe
Chalk in the park
Costa
Isetta Cafe
Starbucks

Monuments in Cove

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sir Frank Whittle

Gas Stations in Cove

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Morrisons
Shell

Shopping Malls in Cove

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Solartron Retail Park

Breweries in Cove

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Andwell Brewing Co
Ascot Brewing Company
Binghams Brewery
Binghams Brewery
Elusive Brewing
Farnham Brewing Company
Hog's Back Brewery
Loddon Brewery
Phantom Brewing Co.
Reading Brewery
Reading Brewery
Siren Craft Brewery
Siren Craft Brewery
The Crafty Brewing Company
Thurstons
Tilford Brewery
Windsor & Eton Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Cove

TeamLeagueDivision
Palmer Park Stadium
Select Car Leasing Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Cove

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 $0
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead 0.0 $0
Better Ski & Board Centre 0.0 $0
InPiste 0.0 $0

Airports Near Cove

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Gatwick AirportLGWLarge Airport
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Brighton City AirportESHMedium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham AirfieldMedium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Baileys Fram AirstripSmall Airport
Barton Ashes AirstripSmall Airport
Baynard's Park AirstripSmall Airport
Bembridge AirportBBPSmall Airport
Benington AirfieldSmall Airport
Bere Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bernwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Berry Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bicester AirfieldSmall Airport
Binstead AirfieldSmall Airport
Bognor Regis Lec AirfieldSmall Airport
Bossington AirstripSmall Airport
Bovingdon AirstripSmall Airport
Bowford Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brimpton AirfieldSmall Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brooklands AerodromeSmall Airport
Chalgrove AirfieldSmall Airport
Cheddington AirstripSmall Airport
Chesham Vale AirstripSmall Airport
Chilbolton AirfieldSmall Airport
Chilsfold Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chipstead Private AirstripSmall Airport
Coleman Green AirstripSmall Airport
Colemore Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cornbury House AirstripSmall Airport
Cottered AirstripSmall Airport
Croughton Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Denford Manor AirstripSmall Airport
Denham AerodromeSmall Airport
Drayton St Leonard AirfieldSmall Airport
Dunsfold AerodromeSmall Airport
Dysons Osiers AirstripSmall Airport
Elstree AirfieldSmall Airport
Englefield AirstripSmall Airport
Enstone AerodromeSmall Airport
Fairoaks AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cove

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fox Lane Post Office
Oak Farm Estate Post Office

Treatment Centers in Cove

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cardiac Rehabilitation Centre
Shinfield Health Centre
Skin
Synexus Thames Valley Clinic
The Berkshire Clinic
The Clavadel Post Operative Rehabilitation & Convalescent Care
The Laser Clinic
ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership
Window to the Womb
Yeldall Manor

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cove

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Cove Baptist Church
Cove Methodist Church
Our Lady Of Lourdes Church
St Andrew
St Christopher
St John the Baptist

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 Cove

What is the population of Cove?

Cove has a population of 6,548 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 480 people per square mile, spread across 13.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.2 years. The population is 50% female and 50% male.

Is Cove expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,111, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $400,491 (42% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,203 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cove?

Cove has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cove?

Cove has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $925. There are 596 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cove?

The median home value in Cove is $400,491. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,203. The homeownership rate is 62.2%.

How are the schools in Cove?

29.8% of adults in Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Cove?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Cove is 8.3% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 16.8% Asian. 85.4% of residents speak only English at home. 6.7% of the population are military veterans. 3.8% of residents have a disability.

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