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Rake, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Rake is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,556. Elevation: 443 ft (135 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,556 Population 6/sq mi density
443 ft Elevation 135 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
44.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$60,490 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,490 median income, 3.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$547,167 home value, $1,512/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Rake

Rake

In a historical context, a rake was a man who was habituated to immoral conduct, particularly womanizing. Often, a rake was also prodigal, wasting his fortune on gambling, wine, women, and song, and incurring lavish debts in the process. Cad is a closely related term. Comparable terms are "libertine" and "debauché".

People

Population1,556
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 5%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,490
Per Capita$60,490
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

D
Home Value$547,167
Rent$1,512
Ownership74.4%
Housing Units622

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation443 ft (135 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.7%
High School+56.5%

Community

Population1,556
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Coordinates51.0432°, -0.8580°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation44.5 inches (1,130 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.7 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$60,490
Median Age46.7 years

About Rake

Rake is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,556. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Rake has a population of 1,556 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 261.5 square miles. The median age is 46.7 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (4.6%), with 2.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.2% of residents. 5.8% of the population are veterans. 3.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,556
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
46.7yrs
Median Age
20% above United Kingdom avg
261.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.2%
23% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 3.8%

Social Characteristics

Rake vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Rake is $60,490, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,490 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,163, 19% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 142 business establishments. 37.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Rake vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$60,490
20% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$60,490
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)142

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone49.2%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home37.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Rake is $547,167, 94% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,512 (30% above the national average of $1,163). 74.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 622 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$547,167
94% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,512
30% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.4%
Owner-Occupied74.4%
Renter-Occupied25.6%
Housing Units622

Property Tax

Rake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area261.5 sq mi (677.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates51.0432°N, 0.8580°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 135 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 131 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 147 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 103 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 148 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 121 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 148 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 138 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 143 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 30 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 148 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 149 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 43 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 118 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 88 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 126 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 31 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 81 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 136 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 33 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 - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.8 in Wettest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in

Rake has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (2.0").

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38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15% above the national average of 33.7%. 56.5% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+38.7%
15% above United Kingdom avg
High School+56.5%
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area261.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone49.2%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home37.5%

Schools in Rake

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rake CofE Primary School - - - -
Rogate Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rake

21 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
Express FM Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Christmas Radio (MP3) christmas music MP3 128 kbps
Isle of Wight Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Angel Radio (HQ) nostalgia, oldies MP3 96 kbps
Capital FM South Coast 103.2 commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
Brooklands Radio community radio, local news MP3 192 kbps
BFBS Aldershot - AAC+ 64 kbps
Insanity Radio - UNKNOWN 131 kbps
Gold Dust Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Frimley Park - MP3 128 kbps
RunnRadio 80s, house MP3
Radio Wey - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Woking - AAC+ 48 kbps
Hospital Radio Basingstoke - MP3 128 kbps
Overton Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Winchester Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Shine Radio - AAC+ 96 kbps
Outreach Radio - AAC 32 kbps
Angel Radio - MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Rake

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
'900 Years of Living History' Permanent Exhibition
Aldershot Military Museum
Ash Chapel Museum
Cass Sculpture Foundation
Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum
Curtis Museum
Emsworth Museum
Farnborough Air Science Trust Museum
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Genesis Expo
Gilbert White's House
Gliding Heritage Centre
Godalming Museum
Haslemere Education Museum
Haslemere Educational Museum
Jane Austen's House Museum
Midhurst Museum
Midhurst Museum Too
Motoring in Miniature - On Tour
Museum of Farnham
Petersfield Museum
Royal Army Physical Training Corps Museum
Royal Military Police Museum
Rural Life Centre
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
The Allen Gallery
The Farnborough Centrifuge
The Great Barn of Wanborough
The Novium
The Pest House
Watts Gallery
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Willis Museum
WW1 Remembrance Centre

Libraries in Rake

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alderman Lacey Library0.0
Alderman Lacey Library0.0
Aldershot Library0.0
Alton Library0.0
Ash Library0.0
Basingstoke Discovery Centre0.0
Beddow Library0.0
Bordon Library0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chawton House & Library0.0
Chichester College Library0.0
Chichester Library0.0
Chineham Library0.0
Cosham Library0.0
Emsworth Library0.0
Farnborough Library0.0
Farnham Library0.0
Fleet Library0.0
Godalming Library0.0
Haslemere Library0.0
Havant Library0.0
Havant Library0.0
Horndean Library0.0
Leigh Park Library0.0
Library0.0
Liphook Library0.0
Midhurst Library0.0
National Aerospace Library0.0
North End Library0.0
North End Library0.0
Petersfield Library0.0
Petworth Library0.0
Prince Consort's Library0.0
Southbourne Library0.0
The Elaine Thomas Library0.0
University of Portsmouth Library0.0
Waterlooville Library and Learning Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Rake

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Country Market
Draper’s Yard
Fleet Saturday Market
Market (Tuesdays and Fridays)
Market Place
Waterlooville Pop up Shop

Restaurants in Rake

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Gatehouse - Garden Centre

Veterinaries in Rake

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Liphook Equine Hospital

Breweries in Rake

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Andwell Brewing Co
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Bowman Ales
Farnham Brewing Company
Gribble Inn
Hog's Back Brewery
Irving Brewers
Irving Brewers
Langham Brewery
Make Make
Make Make
Staggeringly Good
Staggeringly Good
The Emsworth Brewery
The Emsworth Brewery
The Emsworth Brewery
Tilford Brewery
Triple fff Brewing Company
Urban Island
Urban Island
Winkworth

Stadiums & Teams in Rake

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Rake

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Rake

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
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Batchley Farm 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
Bossington Airstrip-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
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
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Denham Aerodrome-Small Airport
Drayton St Leonard Airfield-Small Airport
Dunsfold Aerodrome-Small Airport
Elstree Airfield-Small Airport
Englefield Airstrip-Small Airport
Fairoaks Airport-Small Airport
Farley 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
Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frieslands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ginge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Goldstone Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rake

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rogate Post Office

Treatment Centers in Rake

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cardiac Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rake

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Bartholomew'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 Rake

What is the population of Rake?

Rake has a population of 1,556 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 261.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Rake expensive to live in?

The median household income is $60,490, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $547,167 (94% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,512 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Rake?

Rake has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches, with 5.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rake?

Rake has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,163. There are 142 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rake?

The median home value in Rake is $547,167. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,512. The homeownership rate is 74.4%.

How are the schools in Rake?

38.7% of adults in Rake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 56.5% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Rake?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Rake is 4.6% White, 1% Black or African American, 2.4% Asian. 96.2% of residents speak only English at home. 5.8% of the population are military veterans. 3.6% of residents have a disability.

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