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Fordingbridge, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Fordingbridge is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,066. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,066 Population 16/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,985 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,985 median income, 3.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$485,776 home value, $1,225/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Fordingbridge

Fordingbridge

Fordingbridge is a town and broader civil parish with a population of 6,200 on the River Avon in the New Forest District of Hampshire, England. It is located near the Dorset and Wiltshire borders and on the edge of the New Forest.

People

Population6,066
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,985
Per Capita$48,985
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

F
Home Value$485,776
Rent$1,225
Ownership74.8%
Housing Units2,426

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+48.9%

Community

Population6,066
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates50.9275°, -1.7903°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation42.8 inches (1,087 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.1 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$48,985
Median Age51.3 years

About Fordingbridge

Fordingbridge is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,066. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Fordingbridge has a population of 6,066 with a density of 16 people per square mile, spread across 390.8 square miles. The median age is 51.3 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.9% female and 48.1% male. The city is predominantly White (3.2%), with 1.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.4% of residents. 5.9% of the population are veterans. 4.8% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

6,066
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
51.3yrs
Median Age
32% above United Kingdom avg
390.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.4%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.6%

Social Characteristics

Fordingbridge vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Fordingbridge is $48,985, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,985 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $942, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 552 business establishments. 30.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Fordingbridge vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,985
35% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,985
Avg Weekly Wage$942

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)552

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.4%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home30.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Fordingbridge is $485,776, 72% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,225 (5% above the national average of $1,163). 74.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,426 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$485,776
72% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,225
5% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.8%
Owner-Occupied74.8%
Renter-Occupied25.2%
Housing Units2,426

Property Tax

Climate in Fordingbridge

Fordingbridge has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.4°C / 42°F 2.3° / 8.4° 92.8
Feb 5.4°C / 42°F 2° / 8.9° 66.4
Mar 7.2°C / 45°F 3° / 11.4° 60.7
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14° 56.5
May 12.2°C / 54°F 7.3° / 17.2° 46.4
Jun 15°C / 59°F 10.1° / 19.9° 53.6
Jul 17.1°C / 63°F 12.1° / 22.1° 46.6
Aug 17°C / 63°F 12° / 21.9° 53.6
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 9.5° / 19.4° 69.6
Oct 11.5°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.5° 102.2
Nov 8.1°C / 47°F 4.6° / 11.7° 105.3
Dec 5.8°C / 42°F 2.7° / 8.9° 99.7
Fordingbridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°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 42.8 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area390.8 sq mi (1,012.2 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates50.9275°N, 1.7903°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 116 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 85 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 122 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 121 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 85 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 133 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 121 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 136 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 115 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 66 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 109 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 85 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 130 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 119 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 128 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 122 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 40 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 89 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 126 km
Aug 17, 1992 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom M2.9 119 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 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
February 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Fordingbridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.5").

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31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% below the national average of 33.7%. 48.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.2%
7% below United Kingdom avg
High School+48.9%
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density16/sq mi
Total Area390.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.4%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home30.4%

Schools in Fordingbridge

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fordingbridge Infant School
Fordingbridge Junior School
Breamore Primary School
Western Downland CE (VA) Primary School - Juniors
The Burgate School and Sixth Form
Forres Sandle Manor School
Hyde Church of England Primary School
Hale Primary School
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Radio Stations near Fordingbridge

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Serenade Radio easy listening MP3 192 kbps
Xtra Hot bournemouth, community MP3 160 kbps
BFBS Salisbury Plain AAC+ 64 kbps
Bournemouth One pop AAC
Hot Gold 70s, 80s MP3 160 kbps
Serenade Radio MP3 192 kbps
BFBS Blandford AAC+ 64 kbps
Grey Clay Radio ambient, dark ambient MP3 128 kbps
State of the Art Radio MP3
Winchester Radio MP3 128 kbps
Naim Radio classical, electronica OGG 160 kbps
Naim Jazz jazz OGG 128 kbps
Naim Classical classical, orchestral OGG 128 kbps
Alfred community news MP3 160 kbps
HearMe - Classic Rock classic rock MP3
Southampton Hospital Radio MP3 128 kbps
Forest FM MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Fordingbridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amesbury Aviation Heritage Centre
Amesbury History Centre
Army Flying Museum
Boscombe Down Aviation Collection
Bournemouth Aviation Museum
Bournemouth Natural Science Museum
Breamore House and Countryside Museum
Bugad Classic Bikes
Fordingbridge Museum
Friends of the New Forest Airfields
Museum Of Design In Plastics
Museum of East Dorset
New Forest Museum
Poole Museum
Poole Waterfront Museum
Red House Museum
Red House Museum
Red House Museum
RNLI Lifeboat Museum
Rockbourne Roman Villa
Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
Saint Barbe Museum and Art Gallery
Salisbury Museum
Sammy Miller Museum
Scaplens Court Museum
The Engine House
The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum
The Rifles Museum

Libraries in Fordingbridge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amesbury Library0.0
Boscombe Library0.0
Bournemouth Library0.0
Branksome Library0.0
Broadstone Library0.0
Canford Cliffs Library0.0
Canford Heath Library0.0
Castlepoint Library0.0
Charminster Library0.0
Christchurch Library0.0
Colehill Library0.0
Corfe Mullen Children's Centre and Library0.0
Creekmoor Library0.0
Downton Library0.0
Ensbury Park Library0.0
Ferndown Library0.0
Fordingbridge Library0.0
Hamworthy Library0.0
Highcliffe Library0.0
Kinson Hub0.0
Library (Arts University Bournemouth)0.0
Lymington Library0.0
Lyndhurst Library0.0
Milford village hall and library0.0
New Milton Library0.0
Oakdale Library0.0
Parkstone Library0.0
Pokesdown & Southbourne Library0.0
Poole Central Library0.0
Ringwood Library0.0
Rossmore Library0.0
Salisbury Library0.0
Springbourne Library0.0
Tuckton Library0.0
Upton Library0.0
Verwood Library0.0
West Howe Library0.0
Westbourne Library0.0
Wimborne Library0.0
Winton Library0.0

Restaurants in Fordingbridge

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Lambretta
Little Mere Restaurant
Peking Restaurant
The George Inn
The Raj of India
The Three Lions

Cafes in Fordingbridge

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belinda’s
Breamore House Cafe Pantry
Breamore House Tea Rooms
Bridges
The Fig Tree
The potting shed
The Riverside Tea Garden

Cinemas in Fordingbridge

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Regal Cinema

Theatres in Fordingbridge

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheatre

Clinics in Fordingbridge

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arch Clinic
Fordingbridge Hospital X-Ray Department

Dentists in Fordingbridge

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fordingbridge Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Fordingbridge

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forest Veterinary Clinic
Pilgrims Veterinary Practice Fordingbridge

Gas Stations in Fordingbridge

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fordingbridge Service Station

Banks in Fordingbridge

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nationwide

Breweries in Fordingbridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dark Revolution
Pig Beer Brewery
Vibrant Forest Brewery
Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Fordingbridge

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Fordingbridge

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Warmwell Snowsport Centre 0.0 $0
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 $0
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 $0

Airports Near Fordingbridge

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe DownMedium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Avon Lane AirfieldSmall Airport
Badminton AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagber Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Barton Ashes AirstripSmall Airport
Batchley Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Bembridge AirportBBPSmall Airport
Bere Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Binstead AirfieldSmall Airport
Biss Brook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bossington AirstripSmall Airport
Bowden Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bowerchalke AirfieldSmall Airport
Bowerswaine Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Bowldown Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brimpton AirfieldSmall Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brown Shutters Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chalgrove AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Charlton Park AirstripSmall Airport
Charmy Down AirstripSmall Airport
Chase Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chilbolton AirfieldSmall Airport
Clench Common AirfieldSmall Airport
Clutton Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Compton Abbas AerodromeSmall Airport
Compton Chamberlayne AirstripSmall Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh AirstripSmall Airport
Denford Manor AirstripSmall Airport
Deptford 'Farm' AirstripSmall Airport
Deptford AirstripSmall Airport
Devizes AirstripSmall Airport
Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field)Small Airport
Draycot Farm AerodromeSmall Airport
Drayton St Leonard AirfieldSmall Airport
Edington Private AirstripSmall Airport
Englefield AirstripSmall Airport
Farley Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Firs Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Freshwater Fruit Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Garston Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ginge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Fordingbridge

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fordingbridge Post Office
Woodgreen Post Office

Treatment Centers in Fordingbridge

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Health Services University Integrated Rehabilitation Centre
Providence Project

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fordingbridge

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fordingbridge Cemetery Chapel
Fordingbridge Methodist Church
Fordingbridge United Reformed Church
Frogham Church
Hyde Church
Our Lady of Sorrows and St Philip Benizi
St Andrew's Church
St Boniface
St Giles
St Leonard
St Mary
St Mary Breamore
St Mary the Virgin
Stuckton Evangelical Church
The Salvation Army Fordingbridge

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 Fordingbridge

What is the population of Fordingbridge?

Fordingbridge has a population of 6,066 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 390.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.9% female and 48.1% male.

Is Fordingbridge expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,985, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $485,776 (72% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,225 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Fordingbridge?

Fordingbridge 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 61°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fordingbridge?

Fordingbridge has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $942. There are 552 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fordingbridge?

The median home value in Fordingbridge is $485,776. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,225. The homeownership rate is 74.8%.

How are the schools in Fordingbridge?

31.2% of adults in Fordingbridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Fordingbridge?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Fordingbridge is 3.2% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 5.9% of the population are military veterans. 4.8% of residents have a disability.

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