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Marchwood, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Marchwood is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,141. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,141 Population 16/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,985 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,985 median income, 3.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$485,776 home value, $1,225/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Marchwood

Marchwood

Marchwood is a village and civil parish located in Hampshire, England. It lies between Totton and Hythe on the eastern edge of the New Forest. The population of the village in the 2011 census was 6,141.

People

Population6,141
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,985
Per Capita$48,985
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

F
Home Value$485,776
Rent$1,225
Ownership74.8%
Housing Units2,456

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+48.9%

Community

Population6,141
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates50.8897°, -1.4544°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.6 inches (1,031 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$48,985
Median Age51.3 years

About Marchwood

Marchwood is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,141. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Marchwood has a population of 6,141 with a density of 16 people per square mile, spread across 390.8 square miles. The median age is 51.3 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.9% female and 48.1% male. The city is predominantly White (3.2%), with 1.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.4% of residents. 5.9% of the population are veterans. 4.8% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

6,141
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
51.3yrs
Median Age
32% above United Kingdom avg
390.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.4%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.6%

Social Characteristics

Marchwood vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Marchwood is $48,985, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,985 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $942, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 559 business establishments. 30.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Marchwood vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,985
35% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,985
Avg Weekly Wage$942

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)559

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.4%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home30.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Marchwood is $485,776, 72% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,225 (5% above the national average of $1,163). 74.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,456 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$485,776
72% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,225
5% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.8%
Owner-Occupied74.8%
Renter-Occupied25.2%
Housing Units2,456

Property Tax

Climate in Marchwood

Marchwood has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.4°C / 42°F 2.3° / 8.4° 92.8
Feb 5.4°C / 42°F 2° / 8.9° 66.4
Mar 7.2°C / 45°F 3° / 11.4° 60.7
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14° 56.5
May 12.2°C / 54°F 7.3° / 17.2° 46.4
Jun 15°C / 59°F 10.1° / 19.9° 53.6
Jul 17.1°C / 63°F 12.1° / 22.1° 46.6
Aug 17°C / 63°F 12° / 21.9° 53.6
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 9.5° / 19.4° 69.6
Oct 11.5°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.5° 102.2
Nov 8.1°C / 47°F 4.6° / 11.7° 105.3
Dec 5.8°C / 42°F 2.7° / 8.9° 99.7
Marchwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area390.8 sq mi (1,012.2 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates50.8897°N, 1.4544°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 99 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 109 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 126 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 140 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 109 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 144 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 136 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 109 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 142 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 88 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 42 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 149 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 143 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 86 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 139 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 45 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 141 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 91 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in

Marchwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.5").

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31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% below the national average of 33.7%. 48.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.2%
7% below United Kingdom avg
High School+48.9%
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density16/sq mi
Total Area390.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.4%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home30.4%

Schools in Marchwood

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Applemore College
Noadswood School
Orchard Infant School
Orchard Junior School
Oak Lodge School
Greenwood School
Marchwood Junior School
Marchwood Church of England Infant School
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Radio Stations near Marchwood

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
60s Swinging Radio classic hits 60s 70a 80s, israeli pop oldies MP3 96 kbps
Swinging radio 60s 60s, sixties MP3 96 kbps
Serenade Radio easy listening MP3 192 kbps
Xtra Hot bournemouth, community MP3 160 kbps
BFBS Aldershot AAC+ 64 kbps
Isle of Wight Radio MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM South Coast 103.2 commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
Angel Radio (HQ) nostalgia, oldies MP3 96 kbps
Serenade Radio MP3 192 kbps
Express FM Radio MP3 128 kbps
Hot Gold 70s, 80s MP3 160 kbps
Bournemouth One pop AAC
BFBS Salisbury Plain AAC+ 64 kbps
Christmas Radio (MP3) christmas music MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - Classic Rock classic rock MP3
Hospital Radio Basingstoke MP3 128 kbps
Overton Radio MP3 192 kbps
State of the Art Radio MP3
Winchester Radio MP3 128 kbps
Naim Radio classical, electronica OGG 160 kbps
Naim Jazz jazz OGG 128 kbps
Naim Classical classical, orchestral OGG 128 kbps
Southampton Hospital Radio MP3 128 kbps
Forest FM MP3 128 kbps
Outreach Radio AAC 32 kbps
Angel Radio MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Marchwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beaulieu
Beaulieu
Bishop's Waltham Museum
Brighstone Museum
Bursledon Brickworks
Bursledon Brickworks
Carisbrooke Castle Museum
City Mill
Cowes Maritime Museum
Dimbola Museum and Galleries
Eling Tide Mill Experience Visitor Centre
Eling Tide Mill Experience Visitor Centre
Fort Victoria Country Park
Gurkha Museum
HMS Agamemnon – Navigating the Legend
Hovercraft Museum
Isle of Wight Glass Museum
Isle of Wight Postal Museum
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
King's Royal Hussars Museum
Medieval Merchants House
Medieval Merchants House
Museum of Island History
Museum of the Adjutant General's Corps
New Forest Museum
Newport Roman Villa
Old Battery Museum
Osborne House Swiss Cottage Museum
Romsey Signal Box Project
Royal Green Jackets Museum
Royal Logistic Corps Museum
Royal Victoria Hospital Museum
Royal Victoria Hospital Museum
Saint Barbe Museum and Art Gallery
Sammy Miller Museum
SeaCity Museum
SeaCity Museum
Secret Army Exhibition
Secret Army Exhibition
Serle's House
Shears Mill
Shears Mill
Sir Max Aitken Museum
Solent Sky
Solent Sky
The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum
The Gallery
The Rifles Museum
The Shipwreck Centre
The Wight Military and Heritage Museum
Train Story
Tudor House Museum
Tudor House Museum
West End Museum
West End Museum
West Wight Heritage Centre
Westgate Museum
Winchester City Museum
Yarmouth Town Hall

Libraries in Marchwood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bishop's Waltham Library0.0
Bitterne Library0.0
Brighstone Community Library0.0
Burgess Road Library0.0
Chandler's Ford Library0.0
Cobbett Road Library0.0
Cowes Library0.0
East Cowes Community Library0.0
Eastleigh Library0.0
Eastleigh Library0.0
Fair Oak Community Library0.0
Freshwater Library0.0
Hartley Library0.0
Hedge End Library0.0
Highcliffe Library0.0
Hythe Library0.0
Lockswood Library0.0
Lord Louis Library0.0
Lordshill Library0.0
Lymington Library0.0
Lyndhurst Library0.0
Martial Rose Library0.0
Milford village hall and library0.0
Mountbatten Library (ML)0.0
Netley Library0.0
New Milton Library0.0
North Baddesley Library0.0
North Baddesley Library0.0
Portswood Library0.0
Romsey Library0.0
Shirley Library0.0
Shirley Library0.0
Southampton Central Library0.0
Stanmore Community Library0.0
Stanmore Library0.0
Stubbington Library0.0
Thornhill Library0.0
Thornhill Library0.0
Totton Library0.0
West End Library0.0
West End Library0.0
Winchester Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Marchwood

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bumbles
Kingsland Market
Kingsland Market

Hotels in Marchwood

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beaulieu Hotel

Cafes in Marchwood

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forest Kitchen
Sweet Soul Cafe

Zoos in Marchwood

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The New Forest Wildlife Park

Train Stations in Marchwood

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beaulieu Road

Gas Stations in Marchwood

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda Express
GB #132326307
Port of Southampton HGV Refuelling Site

Gyms in Marchwood

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Southampton Barbell

Golf Courses in Marchwood

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dibden Golf Centre

Breweries in Marchwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alfred's Brewery
Flack Manor Brewery
Goddards Brewery
Isle of Wight Brewery Ltd
Pig Beer Brewery
Upham Brewery
Vibrant Forest Brewery
Vibrant Forest Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Marchwood

TeamLeagueDivision
Silverlake Stadium
Utilita Bowl

Ski Resorts Near Marchwood

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 $0
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 $0

Airports Near Marchwood

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham AirfieldMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe DownMedium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Barton Ashes AirstripSmall Airport
Batchley Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bembridge AirportBBPSmall Airport
Bere Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Berry Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Binstead AirfieldSmall Airport
Biss Brook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bossington AirstripSmall Airport
Bowden Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bowerchalke AirfieldSmall Airport
Bowerswaine Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Brimpton AirfieldSmall Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Charlton Park AirstripSmall Airport
Chilbolton AirfieldSmall Airport
Clench Common AirfieldSmall Airport
Colemore Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Compton Abbas AerodromeSmall Airport
Compton Chamberlayne AirstripSmall Airport
Craysmarsh AirstripSmall Airport
Denford Manor AirstripSmall Airport
Deptford 'Farm' AirstripSmall Airport
Deptford AirstripSmall Airport
Devizes AirstripSmall Airport
Draycot Farm AerodromeSmall Airport
Edington Private AirstripSmall Airport
Englefield AirstripSmall Airport
Farley Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Firs Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Freshwater Fruit Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ginge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Goodwood AerodromeQUGSmall Airport
Greenhill Down AirstripSmall Airport
Greenlease Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Harpsden Park AirstripSmall Airport
Hatchgate Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Haw Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis AirfieldSmall Airport
Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Marchwood

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dibden Post Office
Marchwood Post Office

Treatment Centers in Marchwood

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Complete Fertility Centre
Inclusion
Nayu Wellness Clinic
Peartree House Neurological Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marchwood

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints, Dibden
Marchwood Gospel Church
St Johns' The Apostle Church

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 Marchwood

What is the population of Marchwood?

Marchwood has a population of 6,141 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 390.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.9% female and 48.1% male.

Is Marchwood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,985, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $485,776 (72% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,225 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Marchwood?

Marchwood has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Marchwood?

Marchwood has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $942. There are 559 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Marchwood?

The median home value in Marchwood is $485,776. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,225. The homeownership rate is 74.8%.

How are the schools in Marchwood?

31.2% of adults in Marchwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Marchwood?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Marchwood is 3.2% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 5.9% of the population are military veterans. 4.8% of residents have a disability.

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