Hastings, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Hastings is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 91,053. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 53°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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People
Climate
| Population | 91,053 |
| Population Density | 7,938 / 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) |
About Hastings
Hastings is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 91,053. 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.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,938/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8557°N, 0.5801°E |
| 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").
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 (OpenStreetMap 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
UFO Sightings Near Hastings
3 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Hastings.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings (uk/england) | 2012 | Orange Orb spotted by two 50+ year old men on the south coast ( Hastings ) United Kingdom |
| Hastings (uk/england) | 2009 | Orange orbs over Hastings(UK) seafront. Night sighting |
| Hastings (uk/england) | 2002 | slow moving bright ball of light like a white flair |
Waterfalls Near Hastings
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Hastings.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ecclesbourne Waterfall | |
| Old Roar | Height: 10 |
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 91,053 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7,938 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles.
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. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.
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