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Henfield, United Kingdom
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Henfield is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,799. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Henfield
Henfield is a large village and civil parish in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. It lies 41 miles (66Â km) south of London, 12 miles (19Â km) northwest of Brighton, and 30 miles (48Â km) east northeast of the county town of Chichester at the road junction of the A281 and A2037. The parish has a land area of 4,285 acres (1,734.1Â ha). In the 2001 census 5,012 people lived in 2,153 households, of whom 2,361 were economically active. Other nearby towns include Burgess Hill to the east and Shoreham-by-Sea to the south. The population at the 2011 Census was 5,349.
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| Population | 4,799 |
| Population Density | 716 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.9300°, -0.2707° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.5 inches (1,004 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.5 inches (6 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $55,228 |
| Median Age | 45.8 years |
About Henfield
Henfield is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,799. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Henfield vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Henfield vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $55,228 |
| 27% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,228 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,062 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 437 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 45.2% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% |
| Work from Home | 40.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $556,073 |
| 97% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,381 |
| 19% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 74.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,920 |
Property Tax
Climate in Henfield
Henfield 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 | 52.6°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 716/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9300°N, 0.2707°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 | - | 132 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 107 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Henfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.0% |
| 10% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 55.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 716/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 45.2% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% |
| Work from Home | 40.8% |
Schools in Henfield
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Henfield
21 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 | |
| Greatest Hits Radio 60s | greatest hits | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 1BTN | electronic, funk | MP3 | |
| Crackers Radio | disco & jazz, funk | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Brooklands Radio | community radio, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Bloop London Radio | electronic, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bhcr Brighton Hove Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XenFM | dnb, drum & bass | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TTNS | eclectic, f | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Redhill - 100.4FM | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Redhill | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| University Radio Falmer | music, talk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Woking | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Gaydio Brighton | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Wey | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Reverb | brighton, not-for-profit | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RunnRadio | 80s, house | MP3 | |
| Radio Frimley Park | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 4TunesFM | jazz, reggae | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Henfield
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||
| Foredown Tower | ||||
| Foredown Tower | ||||
| Gatwick Aviation Museum | ||||
| Henfield Museum | ||||
| Horsham Museum | ||||
| Hove Museum | ||||
| Hove Museum | ||||
| Marlipins Museum | ||||
| Marlipins Museum | ||||
| Old Police Cells Museum | ||||
| Old Police Cells Museum | ||||
| Preston Manor | ||||
| Preston Manor | ||||
| Priest House | ||||
| Rottingdean Museum | ||||
| Rottingdean Museum | ||||
| Rustington Museum | ||||
| Stanmer Craft Museum | ||||
| Stanmer Craft Museum | ||||
| Steyning Museum | ||||
| Storrington and District Museum | ||||
| West Blatchington Windmill | ||||
| West Blatchington Windmill | ||||
| Wings Museum | ||||
| Worthing Museum and Art Gallery |
Libraries in Henfield
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Angmering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Billingshurst 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 | |||||
| Cranleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crawley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Durrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Preston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Falmer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferring Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Findon Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Goring 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 | |||||
| Learning Resources Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moulsecoomb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Patcham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Patcham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portslade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portslade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pulborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rottingdean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rottingdean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rustington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saltdean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saltdean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shoreham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Steyning Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Storrington 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 Henfield
| 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 Open Market | |||||
| Upper Gardner Street Saturday Market |
Restaurants in Henfield
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Henfield
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Henfield
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Henfield
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Henfield
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Henfield
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Henfield
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Henfield
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN6 | ||||
| Dark Star Brewery | ||||
| Dorking Brewery | ||||
| Firebird Brewery | ||||
| Hairy Dog Brewery | ||||
| Hand Brew Co | ||||
| Hepworth'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 | ||||
| UnBarred Brewery & Tap Room |
Stadiums & Teams in Henfield
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| American Express Stadium | ||
| Brighton Racecourse | ||
| Coral Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium | ||
| The Enclosed Ground |
Airports Near Henfield
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 |
| RAF Odiham | ODH | 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 |
| Colemore Farm Airfield | - | 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 |
| Hatchgate Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hickstead Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hill Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Homestead Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hopkiln Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Idsworth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jackrells Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Henfield
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Henfield Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Henfield
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 Henfield
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | |
| St Peter | |
| St Peter's Church |
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What is the population of Henfield?
Henfield has a population of 4,799 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 716 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.
Is Henfield expensive to live in?
The median household income is $55,228, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $556,073 (97% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,381 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Henfield?
Henfield has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Henfield?
Henfield has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,062. There are 437 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Henfield?
The median home value in Henfield is $556,073. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,381. The homeownership rate is 74.0%.
How are the schools in Henfield?
37.0% of adults in Henfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 55.1% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Henfield?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Henfield is 5.2% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 3.5% Asian. 95.6% of residents speak only English at home. 4.3% of the population are military veterans. 3.5% of residents have a disability.