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Friston, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Friston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,620. Elevation: 371 ft (113 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 1,620 |
| Population Density | 449 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.7640°, 0.1993° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.5 inches (1,030 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.3 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $55,358 |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
About Friston
Friston is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,620. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 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 40.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Friston vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Friston vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $55,358 |
| 26% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,358 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,065 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 147 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.8% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% |
| Work from Home | 34.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $508,686 |
| 80% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,384 |
| 19% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 78.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.9% |
| Housing Units | 648 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 449/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7640°N, 0.1993°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 103 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 82 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 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 | Driest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Friston has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and May the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.6% |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 50.6% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 449/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.8% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% |
| Work from Home | 34.9% |
Radio Stations near Friston
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DnB Liquified | liquid dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio 60s | greatest hits | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| More Radio Eastbourne | hits, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 1BTN | electronic, funk | MP3 | |
| TTNS | eclectic, f | MP3 192 kbps | |
| XenFM | dnb, drum & bass | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Bhcr Brighton Hove Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hailsham FM | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| West Kent Radio | - | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Radio Redhill | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Reverb | brighton, not-for-profit | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TGM GOSPEL RADIO | gospel | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Redhill - 100.4FM | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Power Ace Radio | afrobeats, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| University Radio Falmer | music, talk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Conquest Hospital Radio | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Gaydio Brighton | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Friston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne of Cleves' House | ||||
| Barbican House Museum | ||||
| Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum | ||||
| Bluebell Railway Museum | ||||
| Charleston House | ||||
| Eastbourne heritage centre | ||||
| Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum | ||||
| Farleys Barn Gallery | ||||
| Newhaven Fort | ||||
| Newhaven Local & Maritime Museum | ||||
| Pevensey Courthouse Museum | ||||
| Polegate Windmill | ||||
| Seaford Museum (Martello Tower 74) | ||||
| SteamWorks! | ||||
| The Beachy Head Story | ||||
| The Tom Paine Printing Press & Press Gallery |
Libraries in Friston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hailsham Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hampden Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heathfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lewes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Little Common Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newhaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newhaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Town Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Polegate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ringmer Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saltdean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saltdean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seaford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uckfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Willingdon Library | 0.0 |
Cafes in Friston
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Friston
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Friston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360° Brewing Company | ||||
| Abyss Brewing | ||||
| Battle Brewery | ||||
| Beak Brewery | ||||
| Burning Sky Brewery | ||||
| Gun Brewery | ||||
| Harvey's Brewery | ||||
| Harvey's Brewery | ||||
| Old Tree Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Friston
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Friston
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Friston
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | Large Airport |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | Large Airport |
| Brighton City Airport | ESH | Medium Airport |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barcombe-North Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Baynard's Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowford Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bradleys Lawn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chelworth House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chipstead Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Churchlands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crockham Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Danehill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deanland Lewes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dunsfold Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| East Haxted Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Folly Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frieslands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Goldstone Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hadfold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Hickstead Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jackrells Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kenley Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kittyhawk Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Laddingford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Engeham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Robhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lukesfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| OaklandS Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Old Hay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Palmers Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Patridge Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Piltdown Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Friston
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Church of St Mary the Virgin | |
| St Andrew's Church | |
| St Simon & St Jude |
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What is the population of Friston?
Friston has a population of 1,620 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 449 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.8% female and 48.2% male.
Is Friston expensive to live in?
The median household income is $55,358, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $508,686 (80% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,384 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Friston?
Friston 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 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Friston?
Friston has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,065. There are 147 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Friston?
The median home value in Friston is $508,686. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,384. The homeownership rate is 78.1%.
How are the schools in Friston?
32.6% of adults in Friston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.6% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Friston?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Friston is 3.8% White, 1% Black or African American, 1.8% Asian. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 4.7% of the population are military veterans. 4.4% of residents have a disability.