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Goudhurst, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Goudhurst is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,142. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,142 Population 6/sq mi density
292 ft Elevation 89 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 Goudhurst

Goudhurst

Goudhurst is a village and civil parish in the borough of Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England. It lies in the Weald, around 12 miles (19 km) south of Maidstone, on the crossroads of the A262 and B2079.

People

Population1,142
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density6/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 Units457

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation292 ft (89 m)

Education

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

Community

Population1,142
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Coordinates51.1131°, 0.4562°
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 Goudhurst

Goudhurst is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,142. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 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.

Goudhurst has a population of 1,142 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 192.2 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

1,142
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
192.2mi²
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

Goudhurst vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Goudhurst 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 104 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Goudhurst 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)104

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Goudhurst 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 457 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 Units457

Property Tax

Goudhurst 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 292 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

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area192.2 sq mi (497.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates51.1131°N, 0.4562°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 39 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 118 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 143 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 131 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 110 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 139 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 109 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 86 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 72 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 113 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 50 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 148 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 139 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 54 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 101 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 85 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 96 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 123 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 138 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 114 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 - 81 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in Wettest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in

Goudhurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.9").

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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 Density6/sq mi
Total Area192.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Goudhurst

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School - - - -
Bethany School - - - -
Goudhurst Village Pre-School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Goudhurst

32 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Talk Radio (UK) curent affairs, politics AAC+ 32 kbps
Smooth Country country, country music AAC 48 kbps
Street Sounds Radio dance, disco MP3
DnB Liquified liquid dnb MP3 128 kbps
Radio Essex contemporary hits radio, pop MP3
BBC Essex - UNKNOWN
Soul Rhythms Radio UK dancehall, house MP3 320 kbps
Absolute Radio 80s 80s AAC 128 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio 60s greatest hits AAC+ 48 kbps
More Radio Eastbourne hits, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Lyca Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Retro Mix Radio 70s, 80s AAC+ 48 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
Zero Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Loose FM eclectic, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Lifestyle Radio UK country, pop MP3 192 kbps
Hailsham FM local radio MP3 128 kbps
West Kent Radio - MP3 170 kbps
Crackers Radio disco & jazz, funk MP3 320 kbps
Homemade Radio adult contemporary, blues MP3 320 kbps
Colin Mogagabe - MP3 128 kbps
NanoRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Stomp Radio - MP3 128 kbps
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps
Slim Radio deep house, disco MP3 320 kbps
Power Ace Radio afrobeats, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Chelmsford - MP3 128 kbps
White Cliffs Radio - MP3
GlitterBeam Italia lgbt, lgbtqia+ MP3 192 kbps
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
Conquest Hospital Radio - MP3 160 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3

Museums in Goudhurst

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Battle Abbey
Battle Museum of Local History
Colonel Stephens Railway Museum
Cranbrook Museum
Dog collar museum
Exhibition and Model Railway
Kent Firefighting Museum
Lashenden Air Warfare Museum
Maidstone Museum
Museum of Carriages
Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum
Rolvenden Layne Sound Museum
Tenterden District Museum
The Amelia Scott
The C.M Booth Collection
The South East Romany Museum
Tonbridge Castle Gatehouse

Libraries in Goudhurst

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Allington Library0.0
Battle Library0.0
Bearsted Library0.0
Borough Green Library0.0
Coxheath Library0.0
East Peckham Library0.0
Hawkhurst Library0.0
Headcorn Library0.0
Heathfield Library0.0
Hempstead Public Library0.0
Hildenborough Library0.0
Hollington Library0.0
Kemsing Library0.0
Kent History and Library Centre0.0
Larkfield Library0.0
Lordswood Library0.0
Marden Library0.0
Northiam Library0.0
Ore Community Library0.0
Paddock Wood Library0.0
Pembury Library0.0
Rusthall Library0.0
Seal Library0.0
Shepway Library0.0
Showfields0.0
Southborough Library0.0
Staplehurst Library0.0
Tenterden Library0.0
Tonbridge Library0.0
Tonbridge North Library0.0
Tunbridge Wells Library0.0
Vigo Library0.0
Wadhurst Library0.0
Walderslade Hook Meadow Library0.0
Walderslade Village Library0.0
West Kingsdown Library0.0
West Malling Library0.0
Wigmore Library0.0
Yalding Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Goudhurst

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boot Sale
Market Square
Tonbridge Farmers' Market

Veterinaries in Goudhurst

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #1474807048

Gas Stations in Goudhurst

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Weald Service station

Breweries in Goudhurst

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Battle Brewery
Brewing Brothers Brewery and Taproom
Brumaison Beer
Goachers Brewery
Gun Brewery
Kent Brewey
Old Dairy Brewery
Tonbridge Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Goudhurst

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Ski Resorts Near Goudhurst

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Goudhurst

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Gatwick AirportLGWLarge Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Acton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Barcombe-North Airstrip-Small Airport
Barling Airfield-Small Airport
Barnards Farm-Small Airport
Bensons Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bonnington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bradleys Lawn Airstrip-Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Challock Airfield-Small Airport
Chelworth House Airstrip-Small Airport
Chipstead Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Churchlands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clacton Airfield-Small Airport
Clipgate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coleman Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Crockham Hill Airfield-Small Airport
Damyns Hall Aerodrome-Small Airport
Danehill Airstrip-Small Airport
Deanland Lewes Airfield-Small Airport
Dysons Osiers Airstrip-Small Airport
East Haxted Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Egerton Airfield-Small Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Folly Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fridd Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frinsted Airstrip-Small Airport
Gerpins Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hamilton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Harringe Court Airfield-Small Airport
Headcorn Aerodrome-Small Airport
Hertfordshire Microlight Club London Colney Airstrip-Small Airport
Hickstead Airstrip-Small Airport
High Cross Airstrip-Small Airport
High Easter Airfield-Small Airport
Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Hunsdon Airfield-Small Airport
Jenkins Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kenley Glider Field-Small Airport
Kittyhawk Aerodrome-Small Airport
Laddingford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Lamberhurst Airstrip-Small Airport
Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Engeham Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Robhurst Airstrip-Small Airport
Lodge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Goudhurst

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart
St Margaret's, Horsmonden
St Mary's 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 Goudhurst

What is the population of Goudhurst?

Goudhurst has a population of 1,142 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 192.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Goudhurst 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 Goudhurst?

Goudhurst 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 Goudhurst?

Goudhurst 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 104 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Goudhurst?

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

How are the schools in Goudhurst?

50.0% of adults in Goudhurst 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 Goudhurst?

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

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