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Lympne, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Lympne is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,704. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lympne
Lympne, formerly Lymne, is a village on the former shallow-gradient sea cliffs above the expansive agricultural plain of Romney Marsh in Kent, England. The settlement forms an L shape stretching from Port Lympne Zoo via Lympne Castle facing Lympne Industrial Park then via the main settlement to Newingreen in the north, centred 11 km (7 mi) west of Folkestone, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) west of Hythe and 13 km (8.1 mi) ESE of Ashford.
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| Population | 1,704 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.0777°, 1.0281° |
| 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 Lympne
Lympne is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,704. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 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
Lympne vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Lympne 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) | 155 |
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 | 682 |
Property Tax
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 | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 255.9 sq mi (662.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0777°N, 1.0281°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 | - | 41 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 15 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 |
Lympne 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 | 7/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 Lympne
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmarsh Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lympne Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lympne
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Sounds Radio | dance, disco | MP3 | |
| DnB Liquified | liquid dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Essex | contemporary hits radio, pop | MP3 | |
| 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 | |
| The Voice Of Doom | death metal, doom metal | AAC 320 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | - | MP3 | |
| 105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| DCR104.9 FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TGM GOSPEL RADIO | gospel | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radioalfa2 | classic hits | MP3 | |
| NanoRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lympne
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Borough Museum | ||||
| Brenzett Aeronautical Museum | ||||
| Canterbury Roman Museum | ||||
| Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre | ||||
| Folkestone Museum | ||||
| Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum | ||||
| Godmersham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Grand Jury Museum | ||||
| Hythe Town Museum | ||||
| Kent Battle of Britain Museum | ||||
| Kent Museum of Freemasonry | ||||
| Lydd Town Museum | ||||
| Marlowe's Ghost | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Romney Marsh Wartime Collection | ||||
| Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway | ||||
| St Augustine’s Abbey | ||||
| The Agricultural Museum | ||||
| The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge | ||||
| The Marlowe Kit | ||||
| The Wing | ||||
| Women's Land Army Museum |
Libraries in Lympne
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustine House | 0.0 | |||||
| Aylesham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boughton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canterbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charing Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheriton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Faversham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Folkestone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Folkestone Library (CURRENTLY CLOSED) | 0.0 | |||||
| Hythe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lydd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lydd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyminge Library | 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 | |||||
| Templeman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Stanhope Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Wood Avenue Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wye Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lympne
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Farmers Market | |||||
| Kingfisher Blinds | |||||
| Petticoat Lane Emporium | |||||
| The Goods Shed | |||||
| The Goods Yard |
Hotels in Lympne
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lympne
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lympne
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lympne
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Lympne
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lympne
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lympne
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lympne
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curious Brewing | ||||
| Floc | ||||
| Hop Fuzz Brewery | ||||
| Hopdaemon Brewery | ||||
| Mad Cat Brewery | ||||
| Romney Marsh Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Lympne
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Lympne
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Lympne
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 |
| Churchlands Farm Airstrip | - | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Westfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Willingale Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lympne
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Lympne Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lympne
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Holy Cross | |
| Pedlinge Chapel | |
| St Stephen |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lympne
What is the population of Lympne?
Lympne has a population of 1,704 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7 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 Lympne 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 Lympne?
Lympne 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 Lympne?
The unemployment rate in Lympne 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 155 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Lympne?
The median home value in Lympne is $389,962. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,234. The homeownership rate is 66.6%.
How are the schools in Lympne?
27.4% of adults in Lympne 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 Lympne?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Lympne 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.