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Smarden, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Smarden is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 614. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
614 Population 73/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,549 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,549 median income, 4.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$432,727 home value, $1,189/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population614
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,549
Per Capita$47,549
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

D
Home Value$432,727
Rent$1,189
Ownership68.1%
Housing Units246

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+47.2%

Community

Population614
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates51.1492°, 0.6874°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,017 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$47,549
Median Age41.8 years

About Smarden

Smarden is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 614. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 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.

Smarden has a population of 614 with a density of 73 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.7% male. The city is predominantly Asian (8.1%), with 5.8% White, 1.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.8% of residents. 4.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 4.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

614
Total Population
73
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above United Kingdom avg
8.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.8%
18% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 7.2%

Social Characteristics

Smarden vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Smarden is $47,549, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,549 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $914, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 56 business establishments. 30.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Smarden vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,549
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,549
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.9%
Public Transit4.5%
Work from Home30.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Smarden is $432,727, 54% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,189 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 68.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 246 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$432,727
54% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,189
2% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.1%
Owner-Occupied68.1%
Renter-Occupied31.9%
Housing Units246

Property Tax

Smarden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates51.1492°N, 0.6874°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.07"
Driest Month (May) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 125 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 24 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 137 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 115 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 99 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 93 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 81 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 55 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 34 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 102 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 150 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 118 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 69 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 146 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 79 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 140 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 82 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 132 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 99 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 66 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 39 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in Driest
June 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Smarden has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and May the driest (1.7").

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30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11% below the national average of 33.7%. 47.2% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.1%
11% below United Kingdom avg
High School+47.2%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density73/sq mi
Total Area8.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.9%
Public Transit4.5%
Work from Home30.1%

Schools in Smarden

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Smarden Primary School
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Radio Stations near Smarden

27 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
BBC Essex UNKNOWN
More Radio Eastbourne hits, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
EKR Retro Rock 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Hailsham FM local radio MP3 128 kbps
Retro Mix Radio 70s, 80s AAC+ 48 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
Zero Radio MP3 128 kbps
Lifestyle Radio UK country, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Jupiter adult contemporary, pop MP3 192 kbps
West Kent Radio MP3 170 kbps
Colin Mogagabe MP3 128 kbps
Homemade Radio adult contemporary, blues MP3 320 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps
NanoRadio MP3 192 kbps
Stomp Radio MP3 128 kbps
Power Ace Radio afrobeats, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) AAC+ 48 kbps
Hospital Radio Chelmsford MP3 128 kbps
White Cliffs Radio MP3
GlitterBeam Italia lgbt, lgbtqia+ MP3 192 kbps
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
Conquest Hospital Radio MP3 160 kbps
Phoenix FM community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Smarden

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashford Borough Museum
Battle Abbey
Battle Museum of Local History
Brenzett Aeronautical Museum
Colonel Stephens Railway Museum
Cranbrook Museum
Dog collar museum
Eastchurch Aviation Museum
Eastchurch Aviation Museum
Exhibition and Model Railway
Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre
Guildhall Museum
Lashenden Air Warfare Museum
Lydd Town Museum
Maidstone Museum
Museum of Carriages
Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum
Rolvenden Layne Sound Museum
Romney Marsh Wartime Collection
Royal Engineers Museum
Rye Castle Museum
Rye Castle Museum at Ypres Tower
Sittingbourne Heritage Museum
Tenterden District Museum
The C.M Booth Collection
The South East Romany Museum
Winchelsea Corporation Museum
Woodchurch Museum

Libraries in Smarden

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Allington Library0.0
Battle Library0.0
Bearsted Library0.0
Charing Library0.0
Chatham Library & Community Hub0.0
Coxheath Library0.0
Cuxton Library0.0
Drill Hall Library Block A0.0
Drill Hall Library Block B0.0
Drill Hall Library Block C0.0
Faversham Library0.0
Gillingham Library0.0
Hawkhurst Library0.0
Headcorn Library0.0
Hempstead Public Library0.0
Kent History and Library Centre0.0
Larkfield Library0.0
Lenham Library0.0
Lordswood Library0.0
Luton Library0.0
Lydd Library0.0
Lydd Library0.0
Marden Library0.0
Medway Archives Centre0.0
Northiam Library0.0
Rainham Library0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Rochester Community Hub0.0
Rye Public Library0.0
Shepway Library0.0
Sittingbourne Library0.0
Staplehurst Library0.0
Strood Library & Community Hub0.0
Tenterden Library0.0
The Stanhope Centre0.0
The Thomas Aveling School and Community Library0.0
Twydall Library0.0
Walderslade Hook Meadow Library0.0
Walderslade Village Library0.0
Wigmore Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Smarden

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boot Sale
Kingfisher Blinds
Leysdown Market
Market Square
Rochester Christmas Market
Rye Farmers' Market
Rye Market

Hotels in Smarden

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elvey Farm

Restaurants in Smarden

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stramacchio Italiano

Zoos in Smarden

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Big Cat Sanctuary

Breweries in Smarden

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brumaison Beer
Curious Brewing
Goachers Brewery
Hopdaemon Brewery
Mad Cat Brewery
Nelson Brewery
Old Dairy Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Smarden

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Smarden

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Smarden

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Acton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Andrewsfield AerodromeSmall Airport
Barcombe-North AirstripSmall Airport
Barling AirfieldSmall Airport
Barnards FarmSmall Airport
Bensons Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bonnington AirstripSmall Airport
Bradleys Lawn AirstripSmall Airport
Bury Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chalksole Green AirstripSmall Airport
Challock AirfieldSmall Airport
Channel Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Chelworth House AirstripSmall Airport
Churchlands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Clacton AirfieldSmall Airport
Clipgate Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crockham Hill AirfieldSmall Airport
Damyns Hall AerodromeSmall Airport
Danehill AirstripSmall Airport
Deanland Lewes AirfieldSmall Airport
East Haxted Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Egerton AirfieldSmall Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Fridd Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Frinsted AirstripSmall Airport
Gerpins Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hamilton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Harringe Court AirfieldSmall Airport
Headcorn AerodromeSmall Airport
High Cross AirstripSmall Airport
High Easter AirfieldSmall Airport
Homefield Farm / Edenbridge AirstripSmall Airport
Horsey Island AirfieldSmall Airport
Hunsdon AirfieldSmall Airport
Inglenook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Jenkins Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kittyhawk AerodromeSmall Airport
Laddingford AerodromeSmall Airport
Lamberhurst AirstripSmall Airport
Lamberhurst Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Little Engeham Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Little Robhurst AirstripSmall Airport
Lodge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lukesfield AirstripSmall Airport
Meadow Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Smarden

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Smarden Post Office & Stores

Churches & Religious Organizations in Smarden

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Michael the Archangel
Zion Baptist 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 Smarden

What is the population of Smarden?

Smarden has a population of 614 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

Is Smarden expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,549, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $432,727 (54% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,189 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Smarden?

Smarden 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 Smarden?

Smarden has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $914. There are 56 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Smarden?

The median home value in Smarden is $432,727. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,189. The homeownership rate is 68.1%.

How are the schools in Smarden?

30.1% of adults in Smarden hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.2% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Smarden?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Smarden is 5.8% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 8.1% Asian. 92.8% of residents speak only English at home. 4.6% of the population are military veterans. 4.6% of residents have a disability.

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