Hindhead, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Hindhead is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,187. Elevation: 827 ft (252 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hindhead
Hindhead is a village in the Waverley district of the county of Surrey, England. It is the highest village in the county and its buildings are between 185 metres (607Â ft) and 253 metres (830Â ft) above sea level. The village forms part of the Haslemere parish. Situated on the county border with Hampshire, it is best known as the location of the Devil's Punch Bowl, a beauty spot and site of special scientific interest.
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| Population | 6,187 |
| Population Density | 42 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1138°, -0.7335° |
| 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 | $63,207 |
| Median Age | 45.0 years |
About Hindhead
Hindhead is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,187. The city sits at an elevation of 827 feet (252 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
Hindhead vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Hindhead vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $63,207 |
| 16% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,207 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,216 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 563 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 38.4% |
| Public Transit | 2.9% |
| Work from Home | 47.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $700,095 |
| 148% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,580 |
| 36% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 73.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.0% |
| Housing Units | 2,475 |
Property Tax
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 | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 147.5 sq mi (382.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1138°N, 0.7335°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 138 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in |
Hindhead has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (2.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.6% |
| 38% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 61.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Total Area | 147.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 38.4% |
| Public Transit | 2.9% |
| Work from Home | 47.6% |
Schools in Hindhead
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undershaw | - | - | - | - |
| OneSchool Global UK - Hindhead Campus | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hindhead
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60s Swinging Radio | classic hits 60s 70a 80s, israeli pop oldies | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Happy Hardcore | dj mixes, electronic | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Swinging radio 60s | 60s, sixties | MP3 96 kbps | |
| BFBS Aldershot | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| BFBS UK | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Brooklands Radio | community radio, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Express FM Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Capital FM South Coast 103.2 | commercial, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Angel Radio (HQ) | nostalgia, oldies | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Christmas Radio (MP3) | christmas music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Shine Radio | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Basingstoke | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Outreach Radio | - | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Radio Woking | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Wey | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RunnRadio | 80s, house | MP3 | |
| Radio Frimley Park | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gold Dust Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Angel Radio | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Insanity Radio | - | UNKNOWN 131 kbps |
Museums in Hindhead
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| '900 Years of Living History' Permanent Exhibition | ||||
| 13th Century Undercroft shop | ||||
| Aldershot Military Museum | ||||
| Amberley Fire Station (museum exhibit) | ||||
| Ash Chapel Museum | ||||
| Bignor Roman Villa | ||||
| BT Connected Earth Telecommunications Hall | ||||
| Cass Sculpture Foundation | ||||
| Chobham Museum | ||||
| Curtis Museum | ||||
| Dapdune Wharf | ||||
| Dunsfold Collection | ||||
| Electricity Hall | ||||
| Farnborough Air Science Trust Museum | ||||
| Gilbert White's House | ||||
| Godalming Museum | ||||
| Guildford Museum | ||||
| Harvey Gallery | ||||
| Haslemere Education Museum | ||||
| Haslemere Educational Museum | ||||
| History Hub | ||||
| Midhurst Museum | ||||
| Midhurst Museum Too | ||||
| Munucipal Engine House (Gas engine display) | ||||
| Museum Entrance | ||||
| Museum of Farnham | ||||
| Museum Office | ||||
| NRA Museum | ||||
| Petersfield Museum | ||||
| Petworth Cottage Museum | ||||
| Railway Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Royal Army Physical Training Corps Museum | ||||
| Rural Life Centre | ||||
| Send and Ripley History Society Museum | ||||
| Southdown Bus Garage | ||||
| The Allen Gallery | ||||
| The Farnborough Centrifuge | ||||
| The Great Barn of Wanborough | ||||
| The Hockey Museum | ||||
| The Pest House | ||||
| The Spike | ||||
| Village Garage & Cycle Shop | ||||
| Watts Gallery | ||||
| Weald & Downland Open Air Museum | ||||
| Wheelwright's Shop | ||||
| Wireless Exhibition |
Libraries in Hindhead
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldershot Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Alton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bagshot Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bordon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bramley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Camberley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cranleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Farnborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Farnham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fleet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Frimley Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Godalming Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Guildford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haslemere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knaphill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resource Centre Lower Bagnall | 0.0 | |||||
| Leggett Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Liphook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Midhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Aerospace Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Haw Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Petersfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Petworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prince Consort's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pulborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Elaine Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woking Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yateley Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hindhead
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Market | |||||
| Fleet Saturday Market | |||||
| Guildford Farmers' Market | |||||
| Market (Tuesdays and Fridays) | |||||
| North Street Market | |||||
| Nut Hill Car Boot Sale |
Hotels in Hindhead
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hindhead
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hindhead
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hindhead
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hindhead
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot Brewing Company | ||||
| Farnham Brewing Company | ||||
| Hog's Back Brewery | ||||
| Langham Brewery | ||||
| The Crafty Brewing Company | ||||
| Thurstons | ||||
| Tilford Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Hindhead
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hindhead
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Alpine Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Better Ski & Board Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hindhead
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 |
| Lasham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| London Oxford Airport | OXF | Medium Airport |
| RAF Benson | BEX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Northolt | NHT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Odiham | ODH | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Baileys Fram Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Baynard's Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bembridge Airport | BBP | Small Airport |
| Bere Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berry Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Binstead Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bognor Regis Lec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bovingdon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowford Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Chalgrove Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cheddington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chelworth House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chesham Vale Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chilsfold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chipstead Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coleman Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colemore Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Danehill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Denham Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Drayton St Leonard Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dunsfold Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Dysons Osiers Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elstree Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Englefield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fairoaks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Farley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Field Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Firs Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Folly Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frieslands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ginge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hindhead
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hindhead Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Hindhead
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| The Clavadel Post Operative Rehabilitation & Convalescent Care |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hindhead
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Alban's |
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What is the population of Hindhead?
Hindhead has a population of 6,187 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 147.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.
Is Hindhead expensive to live in?
The median household income is $63,207, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $700,095 (148% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,580 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Hindhead?
Hindhead 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 Hindhead?
Hindhead has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,216. There are 563 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hindhead?
The median home value in Hindhead is $700,095. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,580. The homeownership rate is 73.0%.
How are the schools in Hindhead?
46.6% of adults in Hindhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 61.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Hindhead?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Hindhead is 6.2% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 3.4% Asian. 95.2% of residents speak only English at home. 4.2% of the population are military veterans. 3.2% of residents have a disability.
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