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Freshwater, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Freshwater is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 7,829. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 7,829 |
| Population Density | 1,401 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.6837°, -1.5262° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.4 inches (771 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $39,604 |
| Median Age | 51.3 years |
About Freshwater
Freshwater is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 7,829. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Freshwater vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Freshwater vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $39,604 |
| 47% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,604 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $762 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 712 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.3% |
| Public Transit | 4.5% |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $322,467 |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $990 |
| 15% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.6% |
| Housing Units | 3,132 |
Property Tax
Climate in Freshwater
Freshwater 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,401/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6837°N, 1.5262°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 106 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Freshwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.4% |
| 19% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 45.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1,401/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.3% |
| Public Transit | 4.5% |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |
Schools in Freshwater
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Freshwater
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swinging radio 60s | 60s, sixties | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Xtra Hot | bournemouth, community | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Capital FM South Coast 103.2 | commercial, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Christmas Radio (MP3) | christmas music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Express FM Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hot Gold | 70s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Bournemouth One | pop | AAC | |
| BFBS Salisbury Plain | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Isle of Wight Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Outreach Radio | - | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Forest FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Southampton Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - Classic Rock | classic rock | MP3 | |
| Naim Classical | classical, orchestral | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Jazz | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Radio | classical, electronica | OGG 160 kbps | |
| Winchester Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| State of the Art Radio | - | MP3 |
Museums in Freshwater
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaulieu | ||||
| Beaulieu | ||||
| Brighstone Museum | ||||
| Bursledon Brickworks | ||||
| Bursledon Brickworks | ||||
| Carisbrooke Castle Museum | ||||
| Cowes Maritime Museum | ||||
| Dimbola Museum and Galleries | ||||
| Dinosaur Farm Museum | ||||
| Eling Tide Mill Experience Visitor Centre | ||||
| Eling Tide Mill Experience Visitor Centre | ||||
| Fort Victoria Country Park | ||||
| Friends of the New Forest Airfields | ||||
| HMS Agamemnon – Navigating the Legend | ||||
| Medieval Merchants House | ||||
| Medieval Merchants House | ||||
| Museum of Island History | ||||
| New Forest Museum | ||||
| Newport Roman Villa | ||||
| Old Battery Museum | ||||
| Royal Victoria Hospital Museum | ||||
| Royal Victoria Hospital Museum | ||||
| Saint Barbe Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Sammy Miller Museum | ||||
| SeaCity Museum | ||||
| SeaCity Museum | ||||
| Secret Army Exhibition | ||||
| Secret Army Exhibition | ||||
| Sir Max Aitken Museum | ||||
| Solent Sky | ||||
| Solent Sky | ||||
| The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum | ||||
| The Gallery | ||||
| The Wight Military and Heritage Museum | ||||
| Tudor House Museum | ||||
| Tudor House Museum | ||||
| West End Museum | ||||
| West End Museum | ||||
| West Wight Heritage Centre | ||||
| Yarmouth Town Hall |
Libraries in Freshwater
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brighstone Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cobbett Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Cowes Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Freshwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hedge End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highcliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hythe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lord Louis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lymington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyndhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milford village hall and library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountbatten Library (ML) | 0.0 | |||||
| Netley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Milton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Niton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shirley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shirley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southampton Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Totton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woolston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woolston Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Freshwater
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Market | |||||
| Kingsland Market |
Hotels in Freshwater
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Freshwater
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Freshwater
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Freshwater
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Freshwater
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Freshwater
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Freshwater
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Freshwater
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Freshwater
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Freshwater
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Brewery Ltd | ||||
| Pig Beer Brewery | ||||
| Vibrant Forest Brewery | ||||
| Vibrant Forest Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Freshwater
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Utilita Bowl |
Ski Resorts Near Freshwater
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Alpine Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Freshwater
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| Farnborough Airport | FAB | Medium Airport |
| Lasham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Odiham | ODH | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Bembridge Airport | BBP | Small Airport |
| Bere Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berry Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Binstead Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colemore Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Englefield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hatchgate Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hopkiln Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Idsworth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Upham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lydeway Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Freshwater
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Freshwater Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Freshwater
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Nayu Wellness Clinic | ||
| Peartree House Neurological Rehabilitation Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Freshwater
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saint's Church | |
| Freshwater Methodist Church | |
| St Agnes | |
| United Reform Church |
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What is the population of Freshwater?
Freshwater has a population of 7,829 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,401 people per square mile, spread across 5.6 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 51.5% female and 48.5% male.
Is Freshwater expensive to live in?
The median household income is $39,604, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $322,467 (14% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $990 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Freshwater?
Freshwater has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.4 inches.
How is the job market in Freshwater?
The unemployment rate in Freshwater is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $762. There are 712 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Freshwater?
The median home value in Freshwater is $322,467. For renters, the median monthly rent is $990. The homeownership rate is 68.4%.
How are the schools in Freshwater?
27.4% of adults in Freshwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 45.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Freshwater?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Freshwater is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 6.0% of the population are military veterans. 6.7% of residents have a disability.