Groombridge is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,120. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
4.1/5.0
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1,120Population6/sq mi density
144 ftElevation44 meters
52°FAvg Temperature11°C
40.5 inAnnual Rain
Europe / LondonTimezone
$49,944Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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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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Groombridge is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,120.
The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 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.
Groombridge has a population of 1,120 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
1,120
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 Only90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages10.0%
Social Characteristics
Groombridge vs United Kingdom Average
The median household income in Groombridge 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 102 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).
Income: Groombridge vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
Median HH Income
$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income
$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage
$960
Employment & Poverty
Unemployment
4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)
102
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Drive Alone
60.0%
Public Transit
18.0%
Work from Home
24.0%
Walkability
The median home value in Groombridge 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 448 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
Homeownership
63.0%
Owner-Occupied
63.0%
Renter-Occupied
37.0%
Housing Units
448
Property Tax
Groombridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)62°F Jul (17°C)
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
144 ft (44 m)
Area
192.2 sq mi (497.8 km²)
Population Density
6/sq mi
Coordinates
51.1154°N, 0.1830°W
Timezone
Europe/London
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall40.5"
7% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall4.3"
Wettest Month (Jan)3.50"
Driest Month (Jul)1.81"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 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
58 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
148 km
Jan 23, 2007
57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom
M4.1
148 km
Dec 14, 1991
3 km SSE of Longfossé, France
M4.0
128 km
Jul 14, 2011
62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom
M3.9
128 km
Sep 15, 1994
38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom
M3.9
125 km
Jan 27, 1998
27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France
M3.8
99 km
May 22, 2015
3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom
M3.7
90 km
Sep 23, 2003
41 km WNW of Étretat, France
M3.6
145 km
Mar 3, 2009
1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom
M3.5
70 km
Jan 27, 1992
6 km SSE of Longfossé, France
M3.5
130 km
Feb 17, 1992
1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom
M3.4
145 km
Jun 16, 1998
18 km NNW of Yport, France
M3.3
137 km
Feb 27, 2019
3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom
M3.3
35 km
Sep 9, 1995
0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom
M3.3
84 km
Feb 13, 1997
26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France
M3.2
98 km
May 4, 1990
0 km NE of Coquelles, France
M3.1
115 km
May 1, 1997
21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France
M3.0
115 km
Aug 26, 2002
40 km NNW of Étretat, France
M3.0
120 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
—
100 km
1911
FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND
Meteorological
0.9 m
—
74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
41°F (5°C)
3.5 in
Wettest
February
39°F (4°C)
2.2 in
Coldest
March
43°F (6°C)
2.4 in
April
46°F (8°C)
2.0 in
May
52°F (11°C)
2.0 in
June
57°F (14°C)
2.2 in
July
62°F (17°C)
1.8 in
Warmest, Driest
August
61°F (16°C)
2.1 in
September
57°F (14°C)
2.8 in
October
51°F (11°C)
3.4 in
November
45°F (7°C)
3.5 in
December
41°F (5°C)
3.4 in
Groombridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.8").
Groombridge has a population of 1,120 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 Groombridge 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 Groombridge?
Groombridge 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 Groombridge?
Groombridge 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 102 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Groombridge?
The median home value in Groombridge is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.
How are the schools in Groombridge?
50.0% of adults in Groombridge 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 Groombridge?
90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.