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Hastings, United Kingdom
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Hastings is a large city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 133,422. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
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| Population | 133,422 |
| Population Density | 11,632 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8557°, 0.5801° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.0 inches (1,017 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.7 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,087 |
| Median Age | 43.7 years |
About Hastings
Hastings is a large city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 133,422. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hastings vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Hastings vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,087 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,087 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $848 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.6% |
| 83% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 108 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 1 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 46.4% |
| Public Transit | 5.6% |
| Work from Home | 26.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $320,981 |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,102 |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 57.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.9% |
| Housing Units | 53,369 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hastings
Hastings has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 835 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,632/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8557°N, 0.5801°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 | — | 75 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 54 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in |
Hastings has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and May the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.6% |
| 15% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 45.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 11,632/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.5 sq mi |
Services
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Retail Stores | 1 |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 46.4% |
| Public Transit | 5.6% |
| Work from Home | 26.8% |
Colleges & Universities in Hastings
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill 6th Form College | College | 2004 | Visit → |
| Hastings Station Plaza Campus (East Sussex College) | College | — | Visit → |
| Herstmonceux Castle | College | — | — |
| Holy Child English Language College | College | — | — |
| St. Giles International | College | — | Visit → |
Schools in Hastings
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Alexandra Academy William Parker Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Sandown Primary School and Nursery | — | — | — | — |
| The Flagship School | — | — | — | — |
| Ark Alexandra Academy Helenswood Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Mulberry Baird Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Ark Blacklands Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Paul's Church of England Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Ark Castledown Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dudley Infant Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Torfield School | — | — | — | — |
| All Saints Church of England Junior Academy | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hastings
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk Radio (UK) | curent affairs, politics | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| DnB Liquified | liquid dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio 60s | greatest hits | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| More Radio Eastbourne | hits, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Hailsham FM | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| West Kent Radio | — | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Conquest Hospital Radio | — | MP3 160 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Power Ace Radio | afrobeats, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TGM GOSPEL RADIO | gospel | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Hastings
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Abbey | ||||
| Battle Museum of Local History | ||||
| Bexhill Museum | ||||
| Colonel Stephens Railway Museum | ||||
| Cranbrook Museum | ||||
| Exhibition and Model Railway | ||||
| Hastings Fishermen's Museum | ||||
| Hastings Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Hastings Old Town Hall Museum | ||||
| Pevensey Courthouse Museum | ||||
| Rolvenden Layne Sound Museum | ||||
| Rye Castle Museum | ||||
| Rye Castle Museum at Ypres Tower | ||||
| Shipwreck Museum | ||||
| Tenterden District Museum | ||||
| The C.M Booth Collection | ||||
| The True CRIME Museum | ||||
| Winchelsea Corporation Museum | ||||
| Woodchurch Museum |
Libraries in Hastings
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bexhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hastings Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawkhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hollington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Little Common Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Northiam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ore Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rye Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tenterden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wadhurst Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hastings
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill Farmers' Market | |||||
| Bexhill Indoor Market | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Rye Farmers' Market | |||||
| Rye Market | |||||
| St Leonards Church Market |
Hotels in Hastings
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hastings
40 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hastings
39 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Hastings
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Hastings
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Hastings
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Hastings
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Hastings
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hastings
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hastings
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hastings
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hastings
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hastings
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hastings
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hastings
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hastings
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hastings
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hastings
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Brewery | ||||
| Brewing Brothers Brewery and Taproom | ||||
| Old Dairy Brewery | ||||
| The FILO Brewery | ||||
| The Three Legs |
Ski Resorts Near Hastings
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hastings
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium 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 |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Chelworth House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chipstead Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Churchlands Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crockham Hill Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Danehill Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deanland Lewes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Haxted Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | — | 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 |
| Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Inglenook 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 |
| Lukesfield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Old Hay Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Palmers Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pent Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Piltdown Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rankins Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Redhill Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Ringmer Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Rochester Airport | RCS | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hastings
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Malvern Way Post Office | |
| Old Town Hastings Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Hastings
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| STAR |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hastings
28 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Church | |
| Borough Church of Saint Clement | |
| Calvert Methodist Church | |
| Cambridge Hall | |
| Christ Apostolic Church Hastings | |
| Christ Church, Blacklands | |
| Christ Church, Ore | |
| Christian Spiritualist Church | |
| Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs | |
| Elim Pentecostal Church | |
| Emmanuel Church | |
| Halton Baptist Church | |
| Hastings Crematorium | |
| Hastings Unitarian Church | |
| His Place Community Church | |
| Holy Trinity Hastings | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Quaker Meeting House | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church Hastings | |
| St Barnabas |
Explore Near Hastings
Quick Facts
Around Hastings
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Hastings
50 places within 15 km
- • Austford Farm
- • Brede High Farm
- • Northeye
- • Old Place
- • St George's Churchyard
- + 1 more
- • Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach
- • Rock-a-Nore Beach
- • Battle Abbey
- • Camber Castle
- • Hastings Castle
- • Minnis Rock
- • The Hermitage
- • the old bunker
- • the old lookout
- • Motor Racing Heritage Centre
- • Battle Hill
- • Blackhorse Hill
- • Caldbec Hill
- • Cooden Mount
- • Fire Hill
- + 8 more
- • Battle Abbey Chapel Crypt
- • Battle Abbey Chapter House
- • Battle Abbey Church Site
- • Battle Abbey Dormitory
- • Battle Abbey Inner Parlour
- + 13 more
- • Former Combe Haven Viaduct
- • Lake Field
- • North's Seat
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What is the population of Hastings?
Hastings has a population of 133,422 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 11,632 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.
Is Hastings expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,087, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $320,981 (14% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Hastings?
Hastings 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 Hastings?
The unemployment rate in Hastings is 6.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $848. There are 108 business establishments in the area, including 35 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Hastings?
The median home value in Hastings is $320,981. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,102. The homeownership rate is 57.1%.
How are the schools in Hastings?
28.6% of adults in Hastings hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 45.7% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Hastings?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Hastings is 6.9% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 4% Asian. 93.6% of residents speak only English at home. 3.9% of the population are military veterans. 7.3% of residents have a disability.