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Tankerton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Tankerton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,900. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,900 Population 13,243/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
23.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,856 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$47,856 median income, 7.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$446,259 home value, $1,196/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,900
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density13,243/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 7%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,856
Per Capita$47,856
Unemployment7.3%

Housing

F
Home Value$446,259
Rent$1,196
Ownership65.7%
Housing Units1,960

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain23.0 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+54.8%

Community

Population4,900
Population Density13,243 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates51.3637°, 1.0491°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.0 inches (585 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$47,856
Median Age41.2 years

About Tankerton

Tankerton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,900. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Tankerton has a population of 4,900 with a density of 13,243 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52% female and 48% male. The city is predominantly White (7.1%), with 1.5% Black, 6.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.6% of residents. 3.9% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

4,900
Total Population
13,243
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above United Kingdom avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.6%
19% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 6.4%

Social Characteristics

Tankerton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Tankerton is $47,856, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,856 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $920, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 446 business establishments. 30.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Tankerton vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$47,856
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,856
Avg Weekly Wage$920

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.3%
103% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)446

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone46.3%
Public Transit5.4%
Work from Home30.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Tankerton is $446,259, 58% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,196 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 65.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,960 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$446,259
58% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,196
3% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.7%
Owner-Occupied65.7%
Renter-Occupied34.3%
Housing Units1,960

Property Tax

Climate in Tankerton

Tankerton 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.2°C / 41°F 3° / 7.3° 50.4
Feb 5.3°C / 42°F 2.8° / 7.8° 39.0
Mar 7°C / 45°F 3.9° / 10.2° 35.9
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F 5.8° / 13.1° 37.1
May 12.4°C / 54°F 8.6° / 16.1° 47.9
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 11.3° / 19.2° 44.3
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 13.5° / 21.8° 46.2
Aug 18°C / 64°F 13.9° / 22.1° 50.5
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 11.9° / 18.9° 48.6
Oct 12.1°C / 54°F 9.2° / 15° 73.9
Nov 8.3°C / 47°F 5.9° / 10.7° 67.0
Dec 5.6°C / 42°F 3.5° / 7.8° 62.8
Tankerton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density13,243/sq mi
Coordinates51.3637°N, 1.0491°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
39% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 31 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 114 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 82 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 98 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 59 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 97 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 28 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 102 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 29 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 140 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 95 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 95 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 117 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 71 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 74 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 101 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 116 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 115 km
Jan 1, 1995 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom M2.9 113 km
Feb 15, 1994 4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom M2.9 125 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 - 54 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Tankerton has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 54.8% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.1%
2% below United Kingdom avg
High School+54.8%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density13,243/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone46.3%
Public Transit5.4%
Work from Home30.4%

Schools in Tankerton

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Swalecliffe Community Primary School - - - -
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tankerton

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Street Sounds Radio dance, disco MP3
Radio Caroline Flashback 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Essex contemporary hits radio, pop MP3
Big L 1 80's, hits 70's MP3 128 kbps
BBC Essex - UNKNOWN
EKR Retro Rock 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Big L 2 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
Zero Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Jupiter adult contemporary, pop MP3 192 kbps
Majestic Jukebox Radio 60s, 70s AAC+ 16 kbps
Radio Caroline North - AAC+ 52 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3
NanoRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Stomp Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
DCR104.9 FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Sheppey FM 92.2 - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Caroline Flashback - MP3 128 kbps
105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) - AAC+ 48 kbps
White Cliffs Radio - MP3

Museums in Tankerton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashford Borough Museum
Canterbury Roman Museum
Dover Transport Museum
Eastchurch Aviation Museum
Eastchurch Aviation Museum
Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre
Godmersham Heritage Centre
Grand Jury Museum
Herne Bay Historical Records Society Heritage Centre
Kent Museum of Freemasonry
Marlowe's Ghost
Minster Abbey Gatehouse Museum
Monkton Field Study Centre
St Augustine’s Abbey
The Agricultural Museum
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
The Marlowe Kit
The Seaside Museum
Whitstable Museum and Gallery
Women's Land Army Museum

Libraries in Tankerton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Augustine House0.0
Aylesham Library0.0
Boughton Library0.0
Canterbury Library0.0
Faversham Library0.0
Great Wakering Library0.0
Herne Bay Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Lyminge Library0.0
Minster-in-Sheppey Library0.0
Reception and LRC0.0
School Library0.0
Sturry Library0.0
Swalecliffe Library0.0
Templeman Library0.0
The Stanhope Centre0.0
Whitstable Library0.0
Wye Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tankerton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bridge Farmers Market
Herne Bay Market
Herne Bay Market
Kingfisher Blinds
Leysdown Market
The Goods Shed

Restaurants in Tankerton

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JoJo's
Mucini
Ossie's Fish & Chips
The Anchor Inn
The Oyster Bed
Yantze Restaurant

Cafes in Tankerton

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe 89
Costa Drive Thru
Lovely Jubbly Cafe
Mr. Beano's
Seaview Cafe
Starbucks
Tesco Cafe
The Bears Trading Company
The Halt

Dentists in Tankerton

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Swalecliffe Dental Centre

Train Stations in Tankerton

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chestfield & Swalecliffe

Gas Stations in Tankerton

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MFG Whitstable
Sainsbury's
Tesco

Golf Courses in Tankerton

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chestfield Golf Club

Breweries in Tankerton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Curious Brewing
Floc
Goody Ales
Hopdaemon Brewery
Mad Cat Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Tankerton

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Tankerton

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Tankerton

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Acton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Barling Airfield-Small Airport
Barnards Farm-Small Airport
Bensons Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blooms Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bonnington Airstrip-Small Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome-Small Airport
Brickwall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalksole Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Challock Airfield-Small Airport
Channel Gliding Club-Small Airport
Churchlands Farm Airstrip-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
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm 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
Headcorn Aerodrome-Small Airport
High Easter Airfield-Small Airport
Horsey Island Airfield-Small Airport
Inglenook Farm Airstrip-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
Lodge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lukesfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Meadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Milden Airstrip-Small Airport
Napps Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Nayland Airstrip-Small Airport
Newton Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Norwood Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Old Hay Airfield-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pent Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tankerton

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Swalecliffe Post Office
Tankerton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tankerton

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
St John the Baptist
St. John the Baptist

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 Tankerton

What is the population of Tankerton?

Tankerton has a population of 4,900 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 13,243 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52% female and 48% male.

Is Tankerton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,856, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $446,259 (58% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,196 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tankerton?

Tankerton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.0 inches.

How is the job market in Tankerton?

The unemployment rate in Tankerton is 7.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $920. There are 446 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tankerton?

The median home value in Tankerton is $446,259. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,196. The homeownership rate is 65.7%.

How are the schools in Tankerton?

33.1% of adults in Tankerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 54.8% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Tankerton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Tankerton is 7.1% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 6.3% Asian. 93.6% of residents speak only English at home. 3.9% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.

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