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Herne Bay, United Kingdom
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Herne Bay is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 36,642. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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| Population | 36,642 |
| Population Density | 8,787 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3730°, 1.1286° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.0 inches (585 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,856 |
| Median Age | 41.2 years |
About Herne Bay
Herne Bay is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 36,642. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Herne Bay vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Herne Bay vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,856 |
| 36% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,856 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $920 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.3% |
| 103% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,334 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 46.3% |
| Public Transit | 5.4% |
| Work from Home | 30.4% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $446,259 |
| 58% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,196 |
| 3% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.3% |
| Housing Units | 14,657 |
Property Tax
Climate in Herne Bay
Herne Bay 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 | 50.4°F |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,787/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3730°N, 1.1286°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 | — | 51 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 31 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Herne Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.1% |
| 2% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 54.8% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 8,787/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 46.3% |
| Public Transit | 5.4% |
| Work from Home | 30.4% |
Schools in Herne Bay
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Herne Bay High School | — | — | — | — |
| Reculver Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Thornden Wood Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Herne Church of England Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Fairlight Glen Independent Special School | — | — | — | — |
| Herne Bay Infant School | — | — | — | — |
| Hampton Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Herne Bay
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Sounds Radio | dance, disco | MP3 | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Essex | contemporary hits radio, pop | MP3 | |
| Big L 1 | 80's, hits 70's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Essex | — | UNKNOWN | |
| EKR Retro Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Zero Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Jupiter | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Majestic Jukebox Radio | 60s, 70s | AAC+ 16 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline North | — | AAC+ 52 kbps | |
| NanoRadio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kori The Pom Radio | drum & bass, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DCR104.9 FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | — | MP3 |
Museums in Herne Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur's Hall | ||||
| Canterbury Roman Museum | ||||
| Dover Museum | ||||
| Dover Transport Museum | ||||
| Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre | ||||
| Godmersham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Grand Jury Museum | ||||
| Herne Bay Historical Records Society Heritage Centre | ||||
| Kent Mining Museum | ||||
| Kent Museum of Freemasonry | ||||
| Marlowe's Ghost | ||||
| Monkton Field Study Centre | ||||
| Powell-Cotton Museum | ||||
| PWRR & Queens Regiment Museum | ||||
| RAF Manston Museum | ||||
| Richborough Castle Museum | ||||
| Sandwich Guildhall Museum | ||||
| Sandwich Medieval Centre | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum | ||||
| Spur Casemates Exhibition | ||||
| St Augustine’s Abbey | ||||
| The Agricultural Museum | ||||
| The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge | ||||
| The Marlowe Kit | ||||
| The Seaside Museum | ||||
| The Underground Hopital | ||||
| USN P-22 Gunboat | ||||
| Whitstable Museum and Gallery |
Libraries in Herne Bay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustine House | 0.0 | |||||
| Aylesham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birchington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boughton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canterbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Faversham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Herne Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyminge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster Library & Neighbourhood Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Reception and LRC | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swalecliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Templeman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitstable Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wye Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Herne Bay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Farmers Market | |||||
| Herne Bay Market | |||||
| Herne Bay Market | |||||
| Kingfisher Blinds | |||||
| Leysdown Market | |||||
| Sandwich Market (Thursday only) | |||||
| The Goods Shed |
Hotels in Herne Bay
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Herne Bay
20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Herne Bay
25 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Herne Bay
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Herne Bay
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Herne Bay
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Herne Bay
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Herne Bay
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Herne Bay
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Herne Bay
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Herne Bay
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Herne Bay
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Herne Bay
6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Herne Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floc | ||||
| Goody Ales | ||||
| Shivering Sands Brewery and Tap Room |
Stadiums & Teams in Herne Bay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Herne Bay
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Herne Bay
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | — | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | — | 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 |
| Milden Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Napps Field Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nayland Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Newton Hall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Norwood Lodge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Old Hay Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pent Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pentlow Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rands Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rankins Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Raydon Wings Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Herne Bay
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Beltinge Post Office | |
| Broomfield Post Office | |
| Herne Bay Post Office | |
| Herne Village Stores Post Office | |
| Sea Street Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Herne Bay
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Beltinge Baptist Church | |
| Beltinge Methodist Church | |
| Broomfield Methodist Church | |
| Catholic Church of St John Fisher & St Thomas More | |
| Herne Bay Baptist Church | |
| Herne Bay Christ Church | |
| Herne Bay Christian Spiritualist Church | |
| Herne Bay United Church | |
| Herne Cemetery Memorial Chapel | |
| Our Lady of the Sacred Heart | |
| St Andrews Church | |
| St Mary the Virgin Church | |
| St Peter | |
| St. Bartholomew's Church | |
| St. Martins | |
| The Beacon Church | |
| The Salvation Army |
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What is the population of Herne Bay?
Herne Bay has a population of 36,642 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8,787 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52% female and 48% male.
Is Herne Bay expensive to live in?
The median household income is $47,856, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $446,259 (58% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,196 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Herne Bay?
Herne Bay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.0 inches.
How is the job market in Herne Bay?
The unemployment rate in Herne Bay is 7.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $920. There are 3,334 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Herne Bay?
The median home value in Herne Bay is $446,259. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,196. The homeownership rate is 65.7%.
How are the schools in Herne Bay?
33.1% of adults in Herne Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 54.8% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Herne Bay?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Herne Bay is 7.1% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 6.3% Asian. 93.6% of residents speak only English at home. 3.9% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.