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Staplecross, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Staplecross is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 760. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
760 Population 156/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$45,970 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$45,970 median income, 5.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$434,508 home value, $1,149/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population760
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density156/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,970
Per Capita$45,970
Unemployment5.0%

Housing

F
Home Value$434,508
Rent$1,149
Ownership73.6%
Housing Units304

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+46.3%

Community

Population760
Population Density156 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates50.9736°, 0.5358°
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$45,970
Median Age53.5 years

About Staplecross

Staplecross is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 760. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 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.

Staplecross has a population of 760 with a density of 156 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles. The median age is 53.5 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.5% female and 47.5% male. The city is predominantly White (3.4%), with 2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.5% of residents. 5.3% of the population are veterans. 6.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

760
Total Population
156
People / sq mi
53.5yrs
Median Age
38% above United Kingdom avg
4.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.5%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Staplecross vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Staplecross is $45,970, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,970 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $884, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 69 business establishments. 32.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Staplecross vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,970
39% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$45,970
Avg Weekly Wage$884

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)69

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.6%
Public Transit3.3%
Work from Home32.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Staplecross is $434,508, 54% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,149 (1% below the national average of $1,163). 73.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 304 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$434,508
54% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,149
1% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.6%
Owner-Occupied73.6%
Renter-Occupied26.4%
Housing Units304

Property Tax

Staplecross 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 328 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

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density156/sq mi
Coordinates50.9736°N, 0.5358°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.43"
Driest Month (May) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 35 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 103 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 134 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 99 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 131 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 113 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 70 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 73 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 139 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 48 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 150 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 101 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 64 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 124 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 102 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 70 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 89 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 112 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 110 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 88 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 75 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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

Staplecross 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").

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29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11% below the national average of 33.7%. 46.3% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.9%
11% below United Kingdom avg
High School+46.3%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density156/sq mi
Total Area4.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.6%
Public Transit3.3%
Work from Home32.4%

Schools in Staplecross

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Staplecross Methodist Primary School
Marlborough House Vinehall School
Bodiam Church of England Primary School
Claremont Senior School
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Radio Stations near Staplecross

14 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
Lifestyle Radio UK country, pop MP3 192 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
Colin Mogagabe MP3 128 kbps
Homemade Radio adult contemporary, blues MP3 320 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3

Museums in Staplecross

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Battle Abbey
Battle Museum of Local History
Bexhill Museum
Colonel Stephens Railway Museum
Cranbrook Museum
Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum
Exhibition and Model Railway
Hastings Fishermen's Museum
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
Hastings Old Town Hall Museum
Lashenden Air Warfare 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 South East Romany Museum
The True CRIME Museum
Winchelsea Corporation Museum
Woodchurch Museum

Libraries in Staplecross

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Battle Library0.0
Bexhill Library0.0
East Peckham Library0.0
Hastings Library0.0
Hawkhurst Library0.0
Headcorn Library0.0
Hollington Library0.0
Little Common Library0.0
Marden Library0.0
Northiam Library0.0
Ore Community Library0.0
Paddock Wood Library0.0
Pembury Library0.0
Rye Public Library0.0
Staplehurst Library0.0
Tenterden Library0.0
Wadhurst Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Staplecross

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bexhill Farmers' Market
Bexhill Indoor Market
Market Square
Rye Farmers' Market
Rye Market
St Leonards Church Market

Cafes in Staplecross

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bodiam Castle
Bodiam Castle Tea Room
The Staplecross Express Cafe

Castles in Staplecross

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bodiam Castle

Train Stations in Staplecross

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bodiam

Breweries in Staplecross

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Battle Brewery
Brewing Brothers Brewery and Taproom
Brumaison Beer
Old Dairy Brewery
The FILO Brewery
The Three Legs
Tonbridge Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Staplecross

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Ski Resorts Near Staplecross

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Staplecross

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Gatwick AirportLGWLarge Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Acton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Barcombe-North AirstripSmall Airport
Barling AirfieldSmall Airport
Barnards FarmSmall Airport
Bensons Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bonnington AirstripSmall Airport
Bradleys Lawn AirstripSmall Airport
Chalksole Green AirstripSmall Airport
Challock AirfieldSmall Airport
Channel Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Chelworth House AirstripSmall Airport
Chipstead Private AirstripSmall Airport
Churchlands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Clipgate Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crockham Hill AirfieldSmall Airport
Damyns Hall AerodromeSmall Airport
Danehill AirstripSmall Airport
Deanland Lewes AirfieldSmall Airport
Dysons Osiers AirstripSmall 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
Hickstead AirstripSmall Airport
Homefield Farm / Edenbridge AirstripSmall Airport
Jenkins Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kenley Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kittyhawk AerodromeSmall Airport
Laddingford AerodromeSmall Airport
Lamberhurst AirstripSmall Airport
Lamberhurst Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Little Engeham Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Little Robhurst AirstripSmall Airport
Lukesfield AirstripSmall Airport
Meadow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts HillSmall Airport
Napps Field AirstripSmall Airport
North Weald AirfieldSmall Airport
Old Hay AirfieldSmall Airport
Palmers Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Staplecross

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Staplecross Post Office

Treatment Centers in Staplecross

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
STAR

Churches & Religious Organizations in Staplecross

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Giles
St James the Great
St Marks Staplecross

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 Staplecross

What is the population of Staplecross?

Staplecross has a population of 760 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 156 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.5% female and 47.5% male.

Is Staplecross expensive to live in?

The median household income is $45,970, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $434,508 (54% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,149 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Staplecross?

Staplecross 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 Staplecross?

The unemployment rate in Staplecross is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $884. There are 69 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Staplecross?

The median home value in Staplecross is $434,508. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,149. The homeownership rate is 73.6%.

How are the schools in Staplecross?

29.9% of adults in Staplecross hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.3% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Staplecross?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Staplecross is 3.4% White, 1% Black or African American, 2% Asian. 97.5% of residents speak only English at home. 5.3% of the population are military veterans. 6.0% of residents have a disability.

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