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).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

6,187 Population 42/sq mi density
827 ft Elevation 252 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
39.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Hindhead

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 (607 ft) and 253 metres (830 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.

People

Population6,187
Density42/mi²
Veterans4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation827 ft (252 m)
Population6,187
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation827 ft (252 m)
Coordinates51.1138°, -0.7335°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation39.5 inches (1,004 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.5 inches (6 cm)

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.

Hindhead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 827 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation827 ft (252 m)
Area147.5 sq mi (382.0 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates51.1138°N, 0.7335°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 122 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 137 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 143 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 110 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 118 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 143 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 133 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 32 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 39 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 100 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 129 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 129 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 27 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 147 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 40 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 85 km
Dec 31, 1992 38 km WNW of Étretat, France M2.8 147 km
Mar 23, 1992 22 km SSE of Folkestone, United Kingdom M2.7 144 km
Apr 1, 2018 4 km E of Holmwood, United Kingdom M2.7 34 km
Jan 8, 1994 4 km ESE of Cholsey, United Kingdom M2.6 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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Schools in Hindhead

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Undershaw - - - -
OneSchool Global UK - Hindhead Campus - - - -
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldershot Library0.0
Alton Library0.0
Ash Library0.0
Bagshot Library0.0
Bordon Library0.0
Bramley Library0.0
Camberley Library0.0
Cranleigh Library0.0
Farnborough Library0.0
Farnham Library0.0
Fleet Library0.0
Frimley Green Library0.0
Godalming Library0.0
Guildford Library0.0
Haslemere Library0.0
Knaphill Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre Lower Bagnall0.0
Leggett Library0.0
Library and Learning Centre0.0
Liphook Library0.0
Midhurst Library0.0
National Aerospace Library0.0
New Haw Library0.0
Petersfield Library0.0
Petworth Library0.0
Prince Consort's Library0.0
Pulborough Library0.0
Sandhurst Library0.0
The Elaine Thomas Library0.0
University Library0.0
Wellington College Library0.0
Woking Library0.0
Yateley Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hindhead

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Devil's Punchbowl Hotel

Cafes in Hindhead

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Twenty5
Devil's Punch Bowl Café
Stepping Stones Cookie Bar

Dentists in Hindhead

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

No.5 Dental Care

Gas Stations in Hindhead

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Royal Parade Stores

Breweries in Hindhead

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ascot Brewing Company
Farnham Brewing Company
Hog's Back Brewery
Langham Brewery
The Crafty Brewing Company
Thurstons
Tilford Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Hindhead

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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.

AirportIATAType
London Gatwick AirportLGWLarge Airport
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Brighton City AirportESHMedium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Baynard's Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Bembridge AirportBBPSmall 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 OfficeAddress
Hindhead Post Office

Treatment Centers in Hindhead

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
The Clavadel Post Operative Rehabilitation & Convalescent Care

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hindhead

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Alban's

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hindhead

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.

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. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.

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