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Hawkinge, United Kingdom
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Hawkinge is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 8,002. Elevation: 509 ft (155 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 8,002 |
| Population Density | 31 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1128°, 1.1618° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.9 inches (708 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,357 |
| Median Age | 47.4 years |
About Hawkinge
Hawkinge is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 8,002. The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet (155 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hawkinge vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Hawkinge vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,357 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,357 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $949 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 728 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.0% |
| Public Transit | 4.8% |
| Work from Home | 28.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $389,962 |
| 38% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,234 |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.4% |
| Housing Units | 3,201 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hawkinge
Hawkinge has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 255.9 sq mi (662.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1128°N, 1.1618°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 | - | 33 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 6 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in |
Hawkinge has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and May the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.4% |
| 19% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 44.6% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Total Area | 255.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.0% |
| Public Transit | 4.8% |
| Work from Home | 28.8% |
Schools in Hawkinge
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Churchill School | - | - | - | - |
| Hawkinge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hawkinge
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Sounds Radio | dance, disco | MP3 | |
| Radio Essex | contemporary hits radio, pop | MP3 | |
| BBC Essex | - | UNKNOWN | |
| EKR Retro Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Jupiter | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Zero Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio RWL (FR) | pop | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Majestic Jukebox Radio | 60s, 70s | AAC+ 16 kbps | |
| DR - P2 Klassisk | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DCR104.9 FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | - | MP3 | |
| NanoRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Delta FM Saint-Omer (FR) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Broadstairs | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kori The Pom Radio | drum & bass, edm | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Hawkinge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur's Hall | ||||
| Canterbury Roman Museum | ||||
| Deal Maritime and Local History Museum | ||||
| Dover Museum | ||||
| Dover Transport Museum | ||||
| Folkestone Museum | ||||
| Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum | ||||
| Godmersham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Grand Jury Museum | ||||
| Hythe Town Museum | ||||
| Kent Battle of Britain Museum | ||||
| Kent Mining Museum | ||||
| Kent MOMI | ||||
| Kent Museum of Freemasonry | ||||
| Marlowe's Ghost | ||||
| Monkton Field Study Centre | ||||
| PWRR & Queens Regiment Museum | ||||
| RAF Manston Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Richborough Castle Museum | ||||
| Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway | ||||
| Sandwich Guildhall Museum | ||||
| Sandwich Medieval Centre | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum | ||||
| Spur Casemates Exhibition | ||||
| St Augustine’s Abbey | ||||
| St Margaret's Museum | ||||
| The Agricultural Museum | ||||
| The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge | ||||
| The Marlowe Kit | ||||
| The Underground Hopital | ||||
| The Wing | ||||
| Time Ball Tower | ||||
| USN P-22 Gunboat | ||||
| Whitstable Museum and Gallery | ||||
| Women's Land Army Museum |
Libraries in Hawkinge
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustine House | 0.0 | |||||
| Aylesham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boughton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canterbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheriton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Folkestone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Folkestone Library (CURRENTLY CLOSED) | 0.0 | |||||
| Hythe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyminge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster Library & Neighbourhood Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| New Romney | 0.0 | |||||
| Newington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reception and LRC | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandgate Library & Parish Council | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swalecliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Templeman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitstable Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wood Avenue Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wye Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hawkinge
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Farmers Market | |||||
| Petticoat Lane Emporium | |||||
| Sandwich Market (Thursday only) | |||||
| The Goods Shed | |||||
| The Goods Yard | |||||
| The Village Community Market |
Restaurants in Hawkinge
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hawkinge
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hawkinge
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hawkinge
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hawkinge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floc | ||||
| Goody Ales | ||||
| Hop Fuzz Brewery | ||||
| Romney Marsh Brewery | ||||
| Shivering Sands Brewery and Tap Room |
Stadiums & Teams in Hawkinge
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hawkinge
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hawkinge
45 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport | LTQ | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berck-sur-Mer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | - | 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 |
| Napps Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Norwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Old Hay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pent Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rankins Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Retreat Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ripple Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rochester Airport | RCS | Small Airport |
| Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Spilstead Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stoke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Tiffenden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tillingham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| West Newland Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Witherenden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hawkinge
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Luke's | |
| St Michaels and all Angels | |
| St. Oswald's |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Hawkinge?
Hawkinge has a population of 8,002 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 255.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.
Is Hawkinge expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,357, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $389,962 (38% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,234 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Hawkinge?
Hawkinge has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.9 inches.
How is the job market in Hawkinge?
The unemployment rate in Hawkinge is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $949. There are 728 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hawkinge?
The median home value in Hawkinge is $389,962. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,234. The homeownership rate is 66.6%.
How are the schools in Hawkinge?
27.4% of adults in Hawkinge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.6% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Hawkinge?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Hawkinge is 4.7% White, 1% Black or African American, 4.4% Asian. 94.9% of residents speak only English at home. 5.7% of the population are military veterans. 6.5% of residents have a disability.