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Fairlight, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Fairlight is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,516. Elevation: 210 ft (64 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,516 Population 167/sq mi density
210 ft Elevation 64 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Fairlight

Fairlight

The Fairlight CMI is a digital synthesizer, music sampler, and digital audio workstation (DAW) introduced in 1979 by Fairlight. It was based on a commercial licence of the Qasar M8 developed by Tony Furse of Creative Strategies in Sydney, Australia. It was one of the earliest electronic music workstations with an embedded sampler and is credited for coining the term sampling in music. It rose to prominence in the early 1980s and competed with the Synclavier from New England Digital.

People

Population1,516
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density167/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units606

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation210 ft (64 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population1,516
Population Density167 / sq mi
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Coordinates50.8780°, 0.6567°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,017 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Fairlight

Fairlight is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,516. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Fairlight has a population of 1,516 with a density of 167 people per square mile, spread across 9.1 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,516
Total Population
167
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
9.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Fairlight vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Fairlight is $49,944, which is 34% 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 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 138 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Fairlight vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)138

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Fairlight is $249,800, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 606 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,800
11% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units606

Property Tax

Fairlight experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 42°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 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Population Density167/sq mi
Coordinates50.8780°N, 0.6567°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.43"
Driest Month (May) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 34 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 95 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 134 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 87 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 130 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 115 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 57 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 72 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 134 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 45 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 143 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 89 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 76 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 116 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 109 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 56 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 146 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 81 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 104 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 69 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in Driest
June 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
August 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in

Fairlight has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and May the driest (1.8").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density167/sq mi
Total Area9.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Fairlight

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mulberry Academy Hastings
Ore Village Primary Academy
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School
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Radio Stations near Fairlight

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DnB Liquified liquid dnb MP3 128 kbps
More Radio Eastbourne hits, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
EKR Retro Rock 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Hailsham FM local radio MP3 128 kbps
West Kent Radio MP3 170 kbps
Conquest Hospital Radio MP3 160 kbps
White Cliffs Radio MP3
Power Ace Radio afrobeats, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Fairlight

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Battle Abbey
Battle Museum of Local History
Bexhill Museum
Brenzett Aeronautical Museum
Colonel Stephens Railway Museum
Cranbrook Museum
Exhibition and Model Railway
Hastings Fishermen's Museum
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
Hastings Old Town Hall Museum
Lydd Town Museum
Rolvenden Layne Sound Museum
Romney Marsh Wartime Collection
Rye Castle Museum
Rye Castle Museum at Ypres Tower
Shipwreck Museum
Tenterden District Museum
The C.M Booth Collection
The True CRIME Museum
Winchelsea Corporation Museum
Woodchurch Museum

Libraries in Fairlight

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Battle Library0.0
Bexhill Library0.0
Hastings Library0.0
Hawkhurst Library0.0
Hollington Library0.0
Little Common Library0.0
Lydd Library0.0
Lydd Library0.0
Northiam Library0.0
Ore Community Library0.0
Rye Public Library0.0
Tenterden Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Fairlight

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bexhill Farmers' Market
Bexhill Indoor Market
Market Square
Rye Farmers' Market
Rye Market
St Leonards Church Market

Restaurants in Fairlight

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

White Heart

Cafes in Fairlight

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coastguard Café
Grumpy Cook Cafe

Train Stations in Fairlight

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Three Oaks

Breweries in Fairlight

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Battle Brewery
Brewing Brothers Brewery and Taproom
Old Dairy Brewery
The FILO Brewery
The Three Legs

Stadiums & Teams in Fairlight

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Fairlight

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Fairlight

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Acton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Barcombe-North AirstripSmall Airport
Barling AirfieldSmall Airport
Barnards FarmSmall Airport
Bensons Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bonnington AirstripSmall Airport
Bradleys Lawn AirstripSmall Airport
Chalksole Green AirstripSmall Airport
Challock AirfieldSmall Airport
Channel Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Chelworth House AirstripSmall Airport
Churchlands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Clipgate Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crockham Hill AirfieldSmall Airport
Damyns Hall AerodromeSmall Airport
Danehill AirstripSmall Airport
Deanland Lewes AirfieldSmall Airport
East Haxted Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Egerton AirfieldSmall Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Fridd Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Frinsted AirstripSmall Airport
Gerpins Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hamilton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Harringe Court AirfieldSmall Airport
Headcorn AerodromeSmall Airport
Homefield Farm / Edenbridge AirstripSmall Airport
Inglenook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kittyhawk AerodromeSmall Airport
Laddingford AerodromeSmall Airport
Lamberhurst AirstripSmall Airport
Lamberhurst Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Little Engeham Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Little Robhurst AirstripSmall Airport
Lukesfield AirstripSmall Airport
Meadow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Old Hay AirfieldSmall Airport
Palmers Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Pent Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Piltdown AirstripSmall Airport
Rankins Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Ringmer Glider FieldSmall Airport
Ripple AirstripSmall Airport
Rochester AirportRCSSmall Airport
Romney Street AirstripSmall Airport
South Weald Private AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Fairlight

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fairlight Post Office

Treatment Centers in Fairlight

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
STAR

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fairlight

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Pett Methodist Church
St Andrew's
St Mary & St Peter
St Nicholas
St Peter

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 Fairlight

What is the population of Fairlight?

Fairlight has a population of 1,516 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 167 people per square mile, spread across 9.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Fairlight expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Fairlight?

Fairlight has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fairlight?

Fairlight has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 138 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fairlight?

The median home value in Fairlight is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Fairlight?

50.0% of adults in Fairlight hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Fairlight?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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