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Godshill, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Godshill is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,459. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,459 Population 191/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
33.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$39,604 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$39,604 median income, 5.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$322,467 home value, $990/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Godshill

Godshill

Godshill is a village and civil parish on the Isle of Wight, England, with a population of 1,459 at the 2011 Census. It lies between Newport and Ventnor in the southeast of the island.

People

Population1,459
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density191/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,604
Per Capita$39,604
Unemployment5.7%

Housing

C
Home Value$322,467
Rent$990
Ownership68.4%
Housing Units584

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain33.3 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+45.4%

Community

Population1,459
Population Density191 / sq mi
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates50.6331°, -1.2548°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation33.3 inches (845 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$39,604
Median Age51.3 years

About Godshill

Godshill is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,459. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 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 33.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Godshill has a population of 1,459 with a density of 191 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 square miles. The median age is 51.3 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (2.9%), with 1.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.7% of residents. 6.0% of the population are veterans. 6.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,459
Total Population
191
People / sq mi
51.3yrs
Median Age
32% above United Kingdom avg
7.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.7%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.3%

Social Characteristics

Godshill vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Godshill is $39,604, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,604. The average weekly wage is $762, 47% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 133 business establishments. 22.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Godshill 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

Unemployment5.7%
58% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)133

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.3%
Public Transit4.5%
Work from Home22.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Godshill is $322,467, 14% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $990 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 68.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 584 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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

Homeownership68.4%
Owner-Occupied68.4%
Renter-Occupied31.6%
Housing Units584

Property Tax

Godshill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²)
Population Density191/sq mi
Coordinates50.6331°N, 1.2548°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 126 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 140 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 67 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 131 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 131 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 109 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 131 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 132 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 93 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 131 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 31 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 44 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 110 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 64 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 49 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 74 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 98 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 100 km
Apr 20, 2000 5 km ESE of Grandcamp-Maisy, France M2.8 142 km
Dec 31, 1992 38 km WNW of Étretat, France M2.8 113 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 - 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in

Godshill has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.7").

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27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19% below the national average of 33.7%. 45.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.4%
19% below United Kingdom avg
High School+45.4%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density191/sq mi
Total Area7.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.3%
Public Transit4.5%
Work from Home22.3%

Schools in Godshill

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Godshill Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Godshill

13 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
Isle of Wight Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Express FM Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Christmas Radio (MP3) christmas music MP3 128 kbps
Angel Radio (HQ) nostalgia, oldies MP3 96 kbps
Capital FM South Coast 103.2 commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
Angel Radio - MP3 96 kbps
Outreach Radio - AAC 32 kbps
Southampton Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - Classic Rock classic rock MP3
Shine Radio - AAC+ 96 kbps
Winchester Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Godshill

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beaulieu
Beaulieu
Bembridge Heritage Centre
Brading Railway Heritage Centre
Brighstone Museum
Carisbrooke Castle Museum
Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum
City Museum
Cowes Maritime Museum
Cumberland House Natural History Museum
D-Day Museum
Dinosaur Farm Museum
Dinosaur Isle
Eastney Beam Engine House
Eastney Gas Engine House
Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower
Fort Brockhurst
Fort Nelson
Genesis Expo
Gosport Museum
HMS Agamemnon – Navigating the Legend
Hovercraft Museum
Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum
Isle of Wight Glass Museum
Isle of Wight Postal Museum
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Landing Craft LCT 7074
Lilliput Doll and Toy Museum
Little Woodham Living History Village
Little Woodham Living History Village
Longshoreman's Museum
Mary Rose Museum
Motoring in Miniature - On Tour
Museum of Island History
Newport Roman Villa
Old Town Hall
Osborne House Swiss Cottage Museum
Royal Military Police Museum
Royal Naval Museum
Royal Navy Submarine Museum
Royal Victoria Hospital Museum
Royal Victoria Hospital Museum
Ryde District Heritage Centre
Secret Army Exhibition
Secret Army Exhibition
Sir Max Aitken Museum
Southsea Castle
St Thomas Church (Heritage Centre)
The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum
The Diving Museum
The Gallery
The National Poo Museum
The Shipwreck Centre
The Wight Military and Heritage Museum
Train Story
Ventnor Heritage Museum
Westbury Manor Museum
Wight Aviation Museum
WW1 Remembrance Centre
Yarmouth Town Hall

Libraries in Godshill

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alderman Lacey Library0.0
Alderman Lacey Library0.0
Beddow Library0.0
Bembridge Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Brighstone Community Library0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Cosham Library0.0
Cowes Library0.0
East Cowes Community Library0.0
Elson Library0.0
Fareham Library0.0
Gosport Discovery Centre0.0
Gosport Discovery Centre0.0
Hythe Library0.0
Lockswood Library0.0
Lord Louis Library0.0
Netley Library0.0
Niton Library0.0
North End Library0.0
North End Library0.0
Portchester Library0.0
Portchester Library0.0
Ryde Library0.0
Ryde Library0.0
Sandown Library0.0
Shanklin Community Library0.0
Southsea LIbrary0.0
Southsea LIbrary0.0
Stubbington Library0.0
University of Portsmouth Library0.0
Ventnor Library0.0
Waterlooville Library and Learning Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Godshill

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bumbles
Fareham Market
Fareham Market
Ryde Market
Ryde Market
Waterlooville Pop up Shop

Restaurants in Godshill

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Thai Journey
Worsley Tea Room and Bistro

Cafes in Godshill

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cook + Baker
Grazers Cafe
Olive Garden
Tansy's Pantry
The Hollies Tea Garden
The Old Smithy & Gardens
The Old World Tea Rooms

Monuments in Godshill

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Freemantle Gate
Worsley Monument

Zoos in Godshill

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Gas Stations in Godshill

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gulf

Breweries in Godshill

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fallen Acorn Brewing Co
Fallen Acorn Brewing Co
Goddards Brewery
Irving Brewers
Irving Brewers
Isle of Wight Brewery Ltd
Make Make
Make Make
Staggeringly Good
Staggeringly Good
The Southsea Brewing Company
The Southsea Brewing Company
Urban Island
Urban Island
Vibrant Forest Brewery
Wight Knuckle Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Godshill

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Ski Resorts Near Godshill

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Godshill

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Batchley Farm 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
Bowerchalke Airfield-Small Airport
Bowerswaine Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Chilsfold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Colemore Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunsfold Aerodrome-Small Airport
Fairoaks Airport-Small Airport
Farley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Goodwood AerodromeQUGSmall Airport
Greenlease Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hatchgate Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis Airfield-Small Airport
Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hill Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Homestead Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Idsworth Airstrip-Small Airport
Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport-Small Airport
Lower Upham Airfield-Small Airport
Lydeway Field-Small Airport
Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manor House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Marsh Court Manor Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Meonstoke Airstrip-Small Airport
Middle Wallop Airfield-Small Airport
Netheravon Airfield-Small Airport
North Honer Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Godshill

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Godshill Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Godshill

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church
Godshill Methodist 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 Godshill

What is the population of Godshill?

Godshill has a population of 1,459 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 191 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 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 Godshill 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 Godshill?

Godshill 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 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.3 inches.

How is the job market in Godshill?

The unemployment rate in Godshill 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 133 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Godshill?

The median home value in Godshill is $322,467. For renters, the median monthly rent is $990. The homeownership rate is 68.4%.

How are the schools in Godshill?

27.4% of adults in Godshill 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 Godshill?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Godshill 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.

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