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Lyminge, United Kingdom
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Lyminge is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,948. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lyminge
Lyminge is a village and civil parish in southeast Kent, England. It lies about five miles (8 km) from Folkestone and the Channel Tunnel, on the road passing through the Elham Valley. At the 2011 Census the population of Etchinghill was included. The Nailbourne begins in the village and flows north through the valley, to become one of the tributaries of the Great Stour. The hamlet of Ottinge lies to the NE on the road to Elham. Lyminge is home to the Grade II* listed Sibton Park, now owned by the Holiday Property Bond but previously a school.
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| Population | 1,948 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1295°, 1.0890° |
| 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 Lyminge
Lyminge is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,948. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 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
Lyminge vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Lyminge 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) | 177 |
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 | 779 |
Property Tax
Climate in Lyminge
Lyminge 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 | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 255.9 sq mi (662.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1295°N, 1.0890°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 | - | 38 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 11 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 |
Lyminge 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 | 8/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 Lyminge
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyminge Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stowting Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lyminge
14 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 | |
| Majestic Jukebox Radio | 60s, 70s | AAC+ 16 kbps | |
| Radio Jupiter | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Zero Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | - | MP3 | |
| 105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| DCR104.9 FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radioalfa2 | classic hits | MP3 | |
| NanoRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kori The Pom Radio | drum & bass, edm | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lyminge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur's Hall | ||||
| Ashford Borough Museum | ||||
| Brenzett Aeronautical Museum | ||||
| Canterbury Roman Museum | ||||
| Dover Museum | ||||
| Dover Transport Museum | ||||
| Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre | ||||
| Folkestone Museum | ||||
| Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum | ||||
| Godmersham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Grand Jury Museum | ||||
| Herne Bay Historical Records Society Heritage Centre | ||||
| Hythe Town Museum | ||||
| Kent Battle of Britain Museum | ||||
| Kent Museum of Freemasonry | ||||
| Lydd Town Museum | ||||
| Marlowe's Ghost | ||||
| Monkton Field Study Centre | ||||
| Powell-Cotton Museum | ||||
| PWRR & Queens Regiment Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Richborough Castle Museum | ||||
| Romney Marsh Wartime Collection | ||||
| Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway | ||||
| Sandwich Guildhall Museum | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| The Wing | ||||
| Whitstable Museum and Gallery | ||||
| Women's Land Army Museum |
Libraries in Lyminge
| 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 | |||||
| Cheriton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Faversham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Folkestone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Folkestone Library (CURRENTLY CLOSED) | 0.0 | |||||
| Herne Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hythe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lydd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lydd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyminge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster Library & Neighbourhood Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| New Romney | 0.0 | |||||
| Reception and LRC | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandgate Library & Parish Council | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swalecliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Templeman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Stanhope Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitstable Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wood Avenue Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wye Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lyminge
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Farmers Market | |||||
| Herne Bay Market | |||||
| Herne Bay Market | |||||
| Kingfisher Blinds | |||||
| Petticoat Lane Emporium | |||||
| Sandwich Market (Thursday only) | |||||
| The Goods Shed | |||||
| The Goods Yard |
Restaurants in Lyminge
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lyminge
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lyminge
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Lyminge
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Lyminge
5 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lyminge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curious Brewing | ||||
| Floc | ||||
| Goody Ales | ||||
| Hop Fuzz Brewery | ||||
| Mad Cat Brewery | ||||
| Romney Marsh Brewery | ||||
| Shivering Sands Brewery and Tap Room |
Stadiums & Teams in Lyminge
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Lyminge
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Lyminge
50 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 |
| Barnards Farm | - | 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 |
| High Easter Airfield | - | 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 |
| 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 |
| Thurrock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tiffenden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tillingham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| West Newland Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Witherenden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lyminge
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Lyminge Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lyminge
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Lyminge Methodist Church | |
| Rhdoes Minnis Methodist Church | |
| St James the Great | |
| St Mary & St Radegund Church | |
| St Mary & St. Ethelburga | |
| St Mary's |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Lyminge?
Lyminge has a population of 1,948 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 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 Lyminge 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 Lyminge?
Lyminge 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 Lyminge?
The unemployment rate in Lyminge 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 177 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Lyminge?
The median home value in Lyminge is $389,962. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,234. The homeownership rate is 66.6%.
How are the schools in Lyminge?
27.4% of adults in Lyminge 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 Lyminge?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Lyminge 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.