Hawkhurst, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Hawkhurst is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,996. Elevation: 253 ft (77 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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About Hawkhurst
Hawkhurst is a village and civil parish in the borough of Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England. The village is located close to the border with East Sussex, around 12 miles (19 km) south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells and within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,996 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.0479°, 0.5110° |
| 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 Hawkhurst
Hawkhurst is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,996. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 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.
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 | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 192.2 sq mi (497.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0479°N, 0.5110°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 | - | 77 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 51 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in |
Hawkhurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.8").
Schools in Hawkhurst
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ronan's School | - | - | - | - |
| Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Marlborough House School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hawkhurst
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk Radio (UK) | curent affairs, politics | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Street Sounds Radio | dance, disco | MP3 | |
| DnB Liquified | liquid dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Absolute Radio 80s | 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Soul Rhythms Radio UK | dancehall, house | MP3 320 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 | |
| Zero Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lifestyle Radio UK | country, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| West Kent Radio | - | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Colin Mogagabe | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Homemade Radio | adult contemporary, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| TGM GOSPEL RADIO | gospel | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radioalfa2 | classic hits | MP3 | |
| Power Ace Radio | afrobeats, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Slim Radio | deep house, disco | MP3 320 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | - | MP3 | |
| NanoRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Conquest Hospital Radio | - | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Hawkhurst
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Abbey | ||||
| Battle Museum of Local History | ||||
| Bexhill Museum | ||||
| Colonel Stephens Railway Museum | ||||
| Cranbrook Museum | ||||
| Dog collar museum | ||||
| Exhibition and Model Railway | ||||
| Hastings Fishermen's Museum | ||||
| Hastings Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Hastings Old Town Hall Museum | ||||
| Lashenden Air Warfare Museum | ||||
| Maidstone Museum | ||||
| Museum of Carriages | ||||
| Pevensey Courthouse Museum | ||||
| Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum | ||||
| Rolvenden Layne Sound Museum | ||||
| Rye Castle Museum | ||||
| Rye Castle Museum at Ypres Tower | ||||
| Shipwreck Museum | ||||
| Tenterden District Museum | ||||
| The Amelia Scott | ||||
| The C.M Booth Collection | ||||
| The South East Romany Museum | ||||
| The True CRIME Museum | ||||
| Tonbridge Castle Gatehouse | ||||
| Winchelsea Corporation Museum |
Libraries in Hawkhurst
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Battle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bearsted Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bexhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Borough Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coxheath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Peckham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hastings Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawkhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Headcorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hollington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kent History and Library Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Little Common Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Northiam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ore Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paddock Wood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pembury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Rye Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shepway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Staplehurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tenterden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tonbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tonbridge North Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tunbridge Wells Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wadhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Malling Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yalding Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hawkhurst
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill Farmers' Market | |||||
| Bexhill Indoor Market | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Rye Farmers' Market | |||||
| Rye Market | |||||
| St Leonards Church Market | |||||
| Tonbridge Farmers' Market |
Cafes in Hawkhurst
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Hawkhurst
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hawkhurst
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hawkhurst
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hawkhurst
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hawkhurst
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hawkhurst
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hawkhurst
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Brewery | ||||
| Brewing Brothers Brewery and Taproom | ||||
| Brumaison Beer | ||||
| Goachers Brewery | ||||
| Old Dairy Brewery | ||||
| The FILO Brewery | ||||
| The Three Legs | ||||
| Tonbridge Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Hawkhurst
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hawkhurst
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hawkhurst
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | Large Airport |
| 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 |
| Chelworth House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chipstead Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Churchlands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | 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 |
| 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 |
| Hickstead Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Homefield Farm / Edenbridge 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 |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Engeham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Robhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lukesfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill | - | Small Airport |
| Napps Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Weald Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hawkhurst
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| The Moor Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Hawkhurst
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| STAR |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hawkhurst
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hawkhurst Baptist Church | |
| Hawkhurst Methodist Church | |
| St. Barnabus Catholic Church | |
| St. Laurence 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 Hawkhurst?
Hawkhurst has a population of 4,996 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 192.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hawkhurst?
Hawkhurst 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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