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Tenterden, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Tenterden is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 7,118. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,118 Population 510/sq mi density
200 ft Elevation 61 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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About Tenterden

Tenterden

Tenterden is a town and civil parish in the Borough of Ashford in Kent, England. The 2021 census published the population of the parish to be 8,186.

People

Population7,118
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density510/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 Units2,847

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation200 ft (61 m)

Education

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

Community

Population7,118
Population Density510 / sq mi
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Coordinates51.0685°, 0.6878°
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 Tenterden

Tenterden is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 7,118. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 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.

Tenterden has a population of 7,118 with a density of 510 people per square mile, spread across 14.0 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

7,118
Total Population
510
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above United Kingdom avg
14.0mi²
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

Tenterden vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Tenterden 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 648 business establishments. 30.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Tenterden 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)648

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Tenterden 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 2,847 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 Units2,847

Property Tax

Tenterden 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 200 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

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area14.0 sq mi (36.2 km²)
Population Density510/sq mi
Coordinates51.0685°N, 0.6878°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

38 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 23 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 116 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 146 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 119 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 94 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 99 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 146 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 73 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 59 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 35 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 97 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 137 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 71 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 115 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 72 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 80 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 141 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 124 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 91 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 138 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 - 65 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

Tenterden 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 Density510/sq mi
Total Area14.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Tenterden

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre - - - -
Tenterden Infant School - - - -
St Michael's Church of England Primary School - - - -
Tenterden Church of England Junior School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tenterden

22 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
More Radio Eastbourne hits, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
EKR Retro Rock 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Hailsham FM local radio MP3 128 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
West Kent Radio - MP3 170 kbps
Radio Jupiter adult contemporary, pop MP3 192 kbps
Zero Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Lifestyle Radio UK country, pop MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Chelmsford - MP3 128 kbps
Stomp Radio - MP3 128 kbps
NanoRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3
Homemade Radio adult contemporary, blues MP3 320 kbps
Colin Mogagabe - MP3 128 kbps
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps
Power Ace Radio afrobeats, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) - AAC+ 48 kbps
White Cliffs Radio - MP3
Conquest Hospital Radio - MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Tenterden

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashford Borough Museum
Battle Abbey
Battle Museum of Local History
Bexhill Museum
Brenzett Aeronautical Museum
Colonel Stephens Railway Museum
Cranbrook Museum
Dog collar museum
Exhibition and Model Railway
Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre
Hastings Fishermen's Museum
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
Hastings Old Town Hall 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
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 Tenterden

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Allington Library0.0
Battle Library0.0
Bearsted Library0.0
Bexhill Library0.0
Charing Library0.0
Coxheath Library0.0
Faversham Library0.0
Hastings Library0.0
Hawkhurst Library0.0
Headcorn Library0.0
Hollington Library0.0
Kent History and Library Centre0.0
Larkfield Library0.0
Lenham Library0.0
Lydd Library0.0
Lydd Library0.0
Marden Library0.0
Northiam Library0.0
Ore Community Library0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Rye Public Library0.0
Shepway Library0.0
Staplehurst Library0.0
Tenterden Library0.0
The Stanhope Centre0.0
Wye Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tenterden

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

Hotels in Tenterden

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The White Lion

Restaurants in Tenterden

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amy's Pantry
Anasa
Badsha Indian Cuisine
Montalbano
Özgür
The Lemon Tree
The Vine Inn
The White Lion
This Ancient Boro'

Cafes in Tenterden

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bottega Montalbano
Brunch & Brew
Caffè Nero
Cecis Corner
Costa
Judges Bakery
Meeting Point
Peggotty's Tea Shoppe
The Savannah cafe

Dentists in Tenterden

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EasySmile Dental Practice

Train Stations in Tenterden

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rolvenden
Tenterden Town

Gas Stations in Tenterden

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Esso

Banks in Tenterden

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nationwide
NatWest
Santander

Golf Courses in Tenterden

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tenterden Golf Club

Breweries in Tenterden

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brewing Brothers Brewery and Taproom
Brumaison Beer
Curious Brewing
Goachers Brewery
Hopdaemon Brewery
Mad Cat Brewery
Old Dairy Brewery
The FILO Brewery
The Three Legs

Stadiums & Teams in Tenterden

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Tenterden

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Tenterden

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium 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
Churchlands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clacton Airfield-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
High Easter Airfield-Small Airport
Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Hunsdon Airfield-Small Airport
Inglenook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Jenkins Farm Airstrip-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
Lodge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lukesfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Meadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill-Small Airport
Napps Field Airstrip-Small Airport
North Weald Airfield-Small Airport
Old Hay Airfield-Small Airport
Palmers Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tenterden

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
St Michaels Post Office
Tenterden Post Office

Treatment Centers in Tenterden

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
STAR

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tenterden

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Andrew's Catholic Church
St Michael
St Mildreds C of E church
The Methodist Church Tenterden
Trinity Baptist Church
Zion Baptist Church Tenterden

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 Tenterden

What is the population of Tenterden?

Tenterden has a population of 7,118 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 510 people per square mile, spread across 14.0 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 Tenterden 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 Tenterden?

Tenterden 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 Tenterden?

Tenterden 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 648 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tenterden?

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

How are the schools in Tenterden?

30.1% of adults in Tenterden 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 Tenterden?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Tenterden 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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