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Ramsgate, United Kingdom
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Ramsgate is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 38,624. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 38,624 |
| Population Density | 908 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3357°, 1.4180° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.4 inches (544 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $45,434 |
| Median Age | 45.1 years |
About Ramsgate
Ramsgate is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 38,624. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ramsgate vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Ramsgate vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $45,434 |
| 40% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,434 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $874 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.5% |
| 81% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,515 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 49.8% |
| Public Transit | 6.1% |
| Work from Home | 24.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $345,076 |
| 22% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,136 |
| 2% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 61.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.2% |
| Housing Units | 15,450 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ramsgate
Ramsgate 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 | 50.6°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 42.5 sq mi (110.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 908/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3357°N, 1.4180°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 | - | 37 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 29 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in |
Ramsgate has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.3% |
| 22% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 43.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 908/sq mi |
| Total Area | 42.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 49.8% |
| Public Transit | 6.1% |
| Work from Home | 24.3% |
Schools in Ramsgate
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Arts Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| The Royal Harbour Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Dame Janet Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Lawrence College | - | - | - | - |
| Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School - Sixth Form | - | - | - | - |
| Small Haven School | - | - | - | - |
| Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School - Upper School | - | - | - | - |
| Foreland Fields School | - | - | - | - |
| Laleham Gap School | - | - | - | - |
| Ellington Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| The Old Priory School | - | - | - | - |
| Newington Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Christ Church Church of England Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Chilton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Royal Harbour Academy (Upper Site) | - | - | - | - |
| Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School - Lower School | - | - | - | - |
| Newlands Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Royal Harbour Academy (Lower Site) | - | - | - | - |
| Priory Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Ramsgate Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ramsgate
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big L 1 | 80's, hits 70's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EKR Retro Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Majestic Jukebox Radio | 60s, 70s | AAC+ 16 kbps | |
| Radio Jupiter | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | - | MP3 | |
| 105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| DCR104.9 FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ramsgate
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur's Hall | ||||
| Broadstairs Museum, Arts and Media Centre | ||||
| Crab Museum | ||||
| Crampton Tower Museum | ||||
| Deal Maritime and Local History Museum | ||||
| Dickens House Museum | ||||
| Dover Museum | ||||
| Dover Transport Museum | ||||
| Hornby Hobbies Visitor Centre | ||||
| Kent Mining Museum | ||||
| Kent MOMI | ||||
| Monkton Field Study Centre | ||||
| Powell-Cotton Museum | ||||
| PWRR & Queens Regiment Museum | ||||
| RAF Manston Museum | ||||
| Ramsgate Maritime Museum | ||||
| Richborough Castle Museum | ||||
| Sandwich Guildhall Museum | ||||
| Sandwich Medieval Centre | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum | ||||
| Spur Casemates Exhibition | ||||
| St Margaret's Museum | ||||
| The Micro Museum | ||||
| The Underground Hopital | ||||
| The Wing | ||||
| This Museum is (Not) Obsolete | ||||
| Time Ball Tower | ||||
| Tudor House | ||||
| USN P-22 Gunboat | ||||
| Women's Land Army Museum |
Libraries in Ramsgate
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birchington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadstairs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cliftonville Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Margate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster Library & Neighbourhood Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Newington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wood Avenue Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ramsgate
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville Farmers Market | |||||
| Old Kent Market | |||||
| Old Town Market | |||||
| Sandwich Market (Thursday only) | |||||
| The Village Community Market |
Hotels in Ramsgate
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ramsgate
21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ramsgate
23 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ramsgate
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ramsgate
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ramsgate
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ramsgate
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ramsgate
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ramsgate
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ramsgate
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ramsgate
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ramsgate
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ramsgate
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floc Brewing Project | ||||
| Gadds' | ||||
| Shivering Sands Brewery and Tap Room |
Stadiums & Teams in Ramsgate
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ramsgate
46 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Calais Marck Airport | CQF | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barling 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 |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Engeham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Robhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Milden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nayland Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newton Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Norwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pent Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Raydon Wings Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Ripple Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Tiffenden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tillingham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| West Bergholt Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| West Newland Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wolves Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wormingford Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ramsgate
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dumpton Post Office | |
| Newington Post Office | |
| Ramsgate Post Office | |
| St Lawrence Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ramsgate
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christ Church | |
| Hardres Street United Church | |
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Living Waters Church | |
| Moses Montefiore's Shul | |
| Newington Free Church | |
| Parish Church of Holy Trinity | |
| Sailors Church | |
| St Augustine's Abbey Church | |
| St Christopher's Church | |
| St Ethelbert's Church | |
| St Lawrence Church | |
| St Mark's Church | |
| St Mary | |
| St. Catherine's Church | |
| St. George The Martyr | |
| St. Luke's Church | |
| The Salvation Army |
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What is the population of Ramsgate?
Ramsgate has a population of 38,624 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 908 people per square mile, spread across 42.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.9% female and 48.1% male.
Is Ramsgate expensive to live in?
The median household income is $45,434, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $345,076 (22% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,136 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Ramsgate?
Ramsgate has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.4 inches.
How is the job market in Ramsgate?
The unemployment rate in Ramsgate is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $874. There are 3,515 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ramsgate?
The median home value in Ramsgate is $345,076. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,136. The homeownership rate is 61.8%.
How are the schools in Ramsgate?
26.3% of adults in Ramsgate hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Ramsgate?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Ramsgate is 5.9% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 3.3% Asian. 94.6% of residents speak only English at home. 5.0% of the population are military veterans. 7.2% of residents have a disability.