Saint Leonards-on-Sea, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Saint Leonards-on-Sea is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 10,001. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
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BCommunity
| Population | 10,001 |
| Population Density | 599 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8557°, 0.5452° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.0 inches (1,017 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.7 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,087 |
| Median Age | 43.7 years |
About Saint Leonards-on-Sea
Saint Leonards-on-Sea is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 10,001. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Saint Leonards-on-Sea vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Saint Leonards-on-Sea vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,087 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,087 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $848 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.6% |
| 83% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 910 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 46.4% |
| Public Transit | 5.6% |
| Work from Home | 26.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $320,981 |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,102 |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 57.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.9% |
| Housing Units | 4,000 |
Property Tax
Climate in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
Saint Leonards-on-Sea has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 835 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 16.7 sq mi (43.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 599/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8557°N, 0.5452°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 | — | 77 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 56 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in |
Saint Leonards-on-Sea has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and May the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.6% |
| 15% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 45.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 599/sq mi |
| Total Area | 16.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 46.4% |
| Public Transit | 5.6% |
| Work from Home | 26.8% |
Schools in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Academy St Leonards | — | — | — | — |
| Hollington Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mulberry Silverdale Primary | — | — | — | — |
| St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Robsack Wood Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Mulberry West St Leonards Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Saxon Mount School | — | — | — | — |
| Christ Church CE Primary & Nursery Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Churchwood Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| New Horizons School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Saint Leonards-on-Sea
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk Radio (UK) | curent affairs, politics | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| DnB Liquified | liquid dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio 60s | greatest hits | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| More Radio Eastbourne | hits, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Hailsham FM | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| West Kent Radio | — | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Conquest Hospital Radio | — | MP3 160 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Power Ace Radio | afrobeats, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TGM GOSPEL RADIO | gospel | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Abbey | ||||
| Battle Museum of Local History | ||||
| Bexhill Museum | ||||
| Colonel Stephens Railway Museum | ||||
| Cranbrook Museum | ||||
| Exhibition and Model Railway | ||||
| Hastings Fishermen's Museum | ||||
| Hastings Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Hastings Old Town Hall Museum | ||||
| Pevensey Courthouse Museum | ||||
| Rolvenden Layne Sound Museum | ||||
| Rye Castle Museum | ||||
| Rye Castle Museum at Ypres Tower | ||||
| Shipwreck Museum | ||||
| Tenterden District Museum | ||||
| The C.M Booth Collection | ||||
| The True CRIME Museum | ||||
| Winchelsea Corporation Museum | ||||
| Woodchurch Museum |
Libraries in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bexhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hastings Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawkhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hollington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Little Common Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Northiam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ore Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rye Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tenterden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wadhurst Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill Farmers' Market | |||||
| Bexhill Indoor Market | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Rye Farmers' Market | |||||
| Rye Market | |||||
| St Leonards Church Market |
Hotels in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
17 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Brewery | ||||
| Brewing Brothers Brewery and Taproom | ||||
| Old Dairy Brewery | ||||
| The FILO Brewery | ||||
| The Three Legs |
Stadiums & Teams in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Saint Leonards-on-Sea
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Saint Leonards-on-Sea
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | Large Airport |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Barcombe-North Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bradleys Lawn Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Chelworth House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chipstead Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Churchlands Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crockham Hill Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Danehill Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deanland Lewes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Haxted Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gerpins Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Hickstead Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kenley Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Kittyhawk Aerodrome | — | 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 |
| Lukesfield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Old Hay Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Palmers Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pent Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Piltdown Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rankins Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Redhill Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Ringmer Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Baldslow Post Office | |
| Silverhill Post Office | |
| St. Leonards Post Office | |
| West St Leonards Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| STAR |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint Leonards-on-Sea
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alexandra Gospel Hall | |
| Calvary Chapel Hastings | |
| Christ Church | |
| Ebenezer Baptist Chapel | |
| Hastings Mosque | |
| Holy Redeemer | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Saint Leonard | |
| Sonrise Church | |
| St Ethelburga | |
| St John the Evangelist | |
| St John the Evangelist | |
| St Leonards Baptist Church | |
| St Leonards-on-Sea Methodist Church | |
| St Luke's United Reformed Church | |
| St Matthew's Church | |
| The Independent Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Saint Leonards-on-Sea
What is the population of Saint Leonards-on-Sea?
Saint Leonards-on-Sea has a population of 10,001 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 599 people per square mile, spread across 16.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.
Is Saint Leonards-on-Sea expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,087, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $320,981 (14% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Saint Leonards-on-Sea?
Saint Leonards-on-Sea has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Saint Leonards-on-Sea?
The unemployment rate in Saint Leonards-on-Sea is 6.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $848. There are 910 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Saint Leonards-on-Sea?
The median home value in Saint Leonards-on-Sea is $320,981. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,102. The homeownership rate is 57.1%.
How are the schools in Saint Leonards-on-Sea?
28.6% of adults in Saint Leonards-on-Sea hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 45.7% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Saint Leonards-on-Sea?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint Leonards-on-Sea is 6.9% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 4% Asian. 93.6% of residents speak only English at home. 3.9% of the population are military veterans. 7.3% of residents have a disability.
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