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Cowplain, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Cowplain is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 8,775. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,775 Population 251/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
44.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,269 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,269 median income, 5.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$398,361 home value, $1,182/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,775
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density251/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,269
Per Capita$47,269
Unemployment5.0%

Housing

D
Home Value$398,361
Rent$1,182
Ownership68.8%
Housing Units3,510

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+44.3%

Community

Population8,775
Population Density251 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates50.8941°, -1.0182°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation44.5 inches (1,130 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.7 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$47,269
Median Age46.5 years

About Cowplain

Cowplain is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 8,775. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Cowplain has a population of 8,775 with a density of 251 people per square mile, spread across 34.9 square miles. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.7% female and 48.3% male. The city is predominantly White (2.7%), with 2.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.3% of residents. 7.2% of the population are veterans. 5.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

8,775
Total Population
251
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above United Kingdom avg
34.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.3%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.7%

Social Characteristics

Cowplain vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Cowplain is $47,269, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,269 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $909, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 799 business establishments. 25.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Cowplain vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$47,269
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,269
Avg Weekly Wage$909

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)799

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.3%
Public Transit3.9%
Work from Home25.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Cowplain is $398,361, 41% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,182 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 68.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,510 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$398,361
41% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,182
2% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.8%
Owner-Occupied68.8%
Renter-Occupied31.2%
Housing Units3,510

Property Tax

Cowplain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area34.9 sq mi (90.4 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates50.8941°N, 1.0182°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 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 M4.6 144 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 130 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 88 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 139 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 132 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 139 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 126 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 147 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 62 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 139 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 141 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 17 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 118 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 69 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 98 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 28 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 46 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 83 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 120 km
Dec 31, 1992 38 km WNW of Étretat, France M2.8 130 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 - 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in

Cowplain has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.9").

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26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21% below the national average of 33.7%. 44.3% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.5%
21% below United Kingdom avg
High School+44.3%
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density251/sq mi
Total Area34.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.3%
Public Transit3.9%
Work from Home25.6%

Schools in Cowplain

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Woodcroft Primary School - - - -
Rachel Madocks School - - - -
Petersgate Infant School - - - -
Horndean Technology College - - - -
Queen's Inclosure Primary School - - - -
Hart Plain Junior School - - - -
Hart Plain Infant School - - - -
The Cowplain School - - - -
Catherington Church of England Infant School - - - -
Horndean Church of England Junior School - - - -
Horndean Infant School - - - -
Padnell Junior School - - - -
Padnell Infant School - - - -
Kingscourt School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cowplain

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
BFBS Aldershot - AAC+ 64 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
Winchester Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Overton Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Basingstoke - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Woking - AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Cowplain

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bembridge Heritage Centre
Bishop's Waltham Museum
Brading Railway Heritage Centre
Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum
City Museum
Cumberland House Natural History Museum
D-Day Museum
Dinosaur Isle
Eastney Beam Engine House
Eastney Gas Engine House
Emsworth Museum
Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Fort Brockhurst
Fort Nelson
Genesis Expo
Gilbert White's House
Gosport Museum
Hovercraft Museum
Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum
Isle of Wight Glass Museum
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Jane Austen's House Museum
Landing Craft LCT 7074
Lilliput Doll and Toy Museum
Little Woodham Living History Village
Little Woodham Living History Village
Mary Rose Museum
Motoring in Miniature - On Tour
Old Town Hall
Osborne House Swiss Cottage Museum
Petersfield Museum
Royal Military Police Museum
Royal Naval Museum
Royal Navy Submarine Museum
Ryde District Heritage Centre
Southsea Castle
St Thomas Church (Heritage Centre)
The Diving Museum
The National Poo Museum
The Novium
The Shipwreck Centre
Train Story
Westbury Manor Museum
Wight Aviation Museum
WW1 Remembrance Centre

Libraries in Cowplain

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alderman Lacey Library0.0
Alderman Lacey Library0.0
Alresford Library0.0
Beddow Library0.0
Bembridge Library0.0
Bishop's Waltham Library0.0
Bordon Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chawton House & Library0.0
Chichester College Library0.0
Chichester Library0.0
Cosham Library0.0
Elson Library0.0
Emsworth Library0.0
Fareham Library0.0
Gosport Discovery Centre0.0
Gosport Discovery Centre0.0
Havant Library0.0
Havant Library0.0
Hayling Island Library0.0
Horndean Library0.0
Leigh Park Library0.0
Liphook Library0.0
North End Library0.0
North End Library0.0
Petersfield Library0.0
Portchester Library0.0
Portchester Library0.0
Ryde Library0.0
Ryde Library0.0
Sandown Library0.0
Selsey Library0.0
Southbourne Library0.0
Southsea LIbrary0.0
Southsea LIbrary0.0
Stubbington Library0.0
University of Portsmouth Library0.0
Waterlooville Library and Learning Centre0.0
Wittering Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cowplain

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Broad Street Market
Bumbles
Chesapeake Mill
Country Market
Draper’s Yard
Fareham Market
Fareham Market
Ryde Market
Ryde Market
Waterlooville Pop up Shop

Hotels in Cowplain

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Premier Inn - Portsmouth (Horndean)

Restaurants in Cowplain

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banks Fish & Chips
Four London Road
Indian Cottage
Mela
Milton Tandoori
Paprika
Pasha Restaurant
Red Lounge and Grill
Sorrento
The Red Lion

Cafes in Cowplain

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Cowplain Cafe & Restaurant
Heidi's Patisserie
Morrisons Cafe
Nicos
Oh So's
The Bumblebee
The Bumblebee Cafe
The Kitchen at Keydell

Dentists in Cowplain

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Cowplain

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Horndean Veterinary Surgery

Train Stations in Cowplain

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rowlands Castle

Gas Stations in Cowplain

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morrisons
Westons Service Station

Golf Courses in Cowplain

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rowlands Castle Golf Course
Waterlooville Golf Course

Breweries in Cowplain

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bowman Ales
Fallen Acorn Brewing Co
Fallen Acorn Brewing Co
Flower Pots Brewery
Flower Pots Inn
Goddards Brewery
Irving Brewers
Irving Brewers
Itchen Valley Brewery
Make Make
Make Make
Staggeringly Good
Staggeringly Good
The Emsworth Brewery
The Emsworth Brewery
The Emsworth Brewery
The Southsea Brewing Company
The Southsea Brewing Company
Triple fff Brewing Company
Upham Brewery
Urban Island
Urban Island
Wight Knuckle Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Cowplain

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Ski Resorts Near Cowplain

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Cowplain

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Brighton City AirportESHMedium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Batchley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Baynard's Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Bembridge AirportBBPSmall 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
Bowford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brooklands Aerodrome-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Chilsfold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Colemore Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Denham Aerodrome-Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome-Small Airport
Dunsfold Aerodrome-Small Airport
Englefield Airstrip-Small Airport
Fairoaks Airport-Small Airport
Farley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Firs Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fowler's Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Fowler's Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frieslands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ginge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Goldstone Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Goodwood AerodromeQUGSmall Airport
Greenhill Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenlease Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hadfold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Harpsden Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Hatchgate Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Haw Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cowplain

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Clanfield Post Office
Cowplain Post Office
Horndean Post Office
Lovedean Post Office
Rowlands Castle Post Office

Treatment Centers in Cowplain

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cardiac Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cowplain

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Church on the Green
Drift Road Evangelical Church
Holy Trinity
Horndean Baptist Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Lovedean Bethesda Mission
Saint Wilfrid's
St Hubert's Church
The Hart Plain Church
Wecock Church
Westbrook Church

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 Cowplain

What is the population of Cowplain?

Cowplain has a population of 8,775 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 251 people per square mile, spread across 34.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.7% female and 48.3% male.

Is Cowplain expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,269, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $398,361 (41% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,182 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cowplain?

Cowplain has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches, with 5.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cowplain?

The unemployment rate in Cowplain is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $909. There are 799 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cowplain?

The median home value in Cowplain is $398,361. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,182. The homeownership rate is 68.8%.

How are the schools in Cowplain?

26.5% of adults in Cowplain hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.3% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Cowplain?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Cowplain is 2.7% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 2.2% Asian. 97.3% of residents speak only English at home. 7.2% of the population are military veterans. 5.6% of residents have a disability.

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