Hassocks, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Hassocks is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 8,499. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Hassocks
Hassocks is a village and civil parish in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, England. Its name is believed to derive from the tufts of grass found in the surrounding fields.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,499 |
| Population Density | 2,024 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.9281°, -0.1662° |
| 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) |
About Hassocks
Hassocks is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 8,499. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 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.
Climate in Hassocks
Hassocks has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 760 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,024/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9281°N, 0.1662°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 | - | 125 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 100 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 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 | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Hassocks has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.7").
Schools in Hassocks
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassocks Infant School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hassocks
26 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk Radio (UK) | curent affairs, politics | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio 80s | 80s, greatest hits | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Soul Rhythms Radio UK | dancehall, house | MP3 320 kbps | |
| More Radio Eastbourne | hits, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio 60s | greatest hits | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 1BTN | electronic, funk | MP3 | |
| Bloop London Radio | electronic, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Brooklands Radio | community radio, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Crackers Radio | disco & jazz, funk | MP3 320 kbps | |
| West Kent Radio | - | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Hailsham FM | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bhcr Brighton Hove Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XenFM | dnb, drum & bass | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TTNS | eclectic, f | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RunnRadio | 80s, house | MP3 | |
| Radio Frimley Park | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Wey | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Reverb | brighton, not-for-profit | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 4TunesFM | jazz, reggae | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Woking | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Redhill | - | MP3 160 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 Hassocks
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne of Cleves' House | ||||
| Barbican House Museum | ||||
| Bluebell Railway Museum | ||||
| Booth Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Booth Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Brighton Fishing Museum | ||||
| Brighton Fishing Museum | ||||
| Brighton Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Brighton Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Brighton Toy and Model Museum | ||||
| Brighton Toy and Model Museum | ||||
| British Engineerium | ||||
| British Engineerium | ||||
| Crawley Museum | ||||
| Cuckfield Museum | ||||
| Doll's House Museum | ||||
| East Grinstead Museum | ||||
| Foredown Tower | ||||
| Foredown Tower | ||||
| Gatwick Aviation Museum | ||||
| Henfield Museum | ||||
| Horsham Museum | ||||
| Hove Museum | ||||
| Hove Museum | ||||
| Marlipins Museum | ||||
| Marlipins Museum | ||||
| Newhaven Fort | ||||
| Newhaven Local & Maritime Museum | ||||
| Old Police Cells Museum | ||||
| Old Police Cells Museum | ||||
| Preston Manor | ||||
| Preston Manor | ||||
| Priest House | ||||
| Rottingdean Museum | ||||
| Rottingdean Museum | ||||
| Standen | ||||
| Stanmer Craft Museum | ||||
| Stanmer Craft Museum | ||||
| SteamWorks! | ||||
| Steyning Museum | ||||
| The Tom Paine Printing Press & Press Gallery | ||||
| West Blatchington Windmill | ||||
| West Blatchington Windmill | ||||
| Wings Museum | ||||
| Worthing Museum and Art Gallery |
Libraries in Hassocks
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burgess Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coldean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coldean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crawley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Durrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Grinstead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Falmer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Findon Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hangleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hangleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hassocks Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haywards Heath Library, Information Centre & Registration Office | 0.0 | |||||
| Henfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hollingbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hollingbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Horley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Horsham Library & Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Hove Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hurstpierpoint Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jubilee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancing Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lewes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lingfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moulsecoomb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newhaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newhaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Patcham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Patcham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portslade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portslade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ringmer Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rottingdean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rottingdean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saltdean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saltdean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shoreham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Steyning Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Cowley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Cowley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Keep | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitehawk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodingdean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Worthing Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hassocks
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department Flea Market | |||||
| Department Flea Market | |||||
| Faygate Car Boot | |||||
| Florence Road Market | |||||
| Florence Road Market | |||||
| Hollingdean Wholefoods | |||||
| Hollingdean Wholefoods | |||||
| Snoopers Paradise | |||||
| Snoopers Paradise | |||||
| The Bazaar | |||||
| The Open Market | |||||
| Upper Gardner Street Saturday Market |
Cafes in Hassocks
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hassocks
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hassocks
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hassocks
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hassocks
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360° Brewing Company | ||||
| Beak Brewery | ||||
| BN6 | ||||
| Dark Star Brewery | ||||
| Dorking Brewery | ||||
| Hairy Dog Brewery | ||||
| Hand Brew Co | ||||
| Harvey's Brewery | ||||
| Harvey's Brewery | ||||
| Kissingate Brewery | ||||
| Lost Pier Brewing | ||||
| Lost Pier Brewing | ||||
| Loud Shirt Brewing Co | ||||
| Loud Shirt Brewing Co | ||||
| Manor Brewing Company | ||||
| Manor Brewing Company | ||||
| Missing Link Brewery | ||||
| Old Tree Brewery | ||||
| UnBarred Brewery & Tap Room |
Stadiums & Teams in Hassocks
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| American Express Stadium | ||
| Brighton Racecourse | ||
| Coral Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium | ||
| The Enclosed Ground |
Airports Near Hassocks
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | Large Airport |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | Large Airport |
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium Airport |
| Brighton City Airport | ESH | Medium Airport |
| Farnborough Airport | FAB | Medium Airport |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Northolt | NHT | Medium Airport |
| Barcombe-North Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Baynard's Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berry Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bognor Regis Lec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowford Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bradleys Lawn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Chelworth House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilsfold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chipstead Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Churchlands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crockham Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Danehill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deanland Lewes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Denham Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Dunsfold Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| East Haxted Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elstree Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fairoaks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Folly Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frieslands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gerpins Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Goldstone Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Goodwood Aerodrome | QUG | Small Airport |
| Greenlease Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hadfold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Harpsden Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hickstead Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hill Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Homestead Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jackrells Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jenkins Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kenley Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kittyhawk Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Laddingford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hassocks
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hassocks Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Hassocks
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton Laser Clinic | ||
| Brighton Station Health Centre | ||
| Equilibrium Therapy Clinic | ||
| Kerwin Court | ||
| Recovery Drive | ||
| Sk:n | ||
| Stanford Medical Centre | ||
| Urgent Care Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hassocks
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of the Transfiguration | |
| St Francis of Assisi | |
| St John The Baptist | |
| The United Reformed Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Hassocks?
Hassocks has a population of 8,499 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2,024 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hassocks?
Hassocks 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. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.
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