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Upchurch, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Upchurch is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,340. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,340 Population 7/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,809 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,809 median income, 5.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$381,597 home value, $1,220/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Upchurch

Upchurch

Upchurch is a village and civil parish in the Swale district of Kent, England. It is situated about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) north of the A2 road, between Rainham and Sittingbourne.

People

Population1,340
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 5%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,809
Per Capita$48,809
Unemployment5.4%

Housing

C
Home Value$381,597
Rent$1,220
Ownership68.3%
Housing Units536

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+40.9%

Community

Population1,340
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates51.3762°, 0.6479°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$48,809
Median Age41.1 years

About Upchurch

Upchurch is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,340. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Upchurch has a population of 1,340 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 181.7 square miles. The median age is 41.1 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.4% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (4.6%), with 1.1% Black, 3.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.8% of residents. 3.9% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,340
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
41.1yrs
Median Age
6% above United Kingdom avg
181.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.4%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.8%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.2%

Social Characteristics

Upchurch vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Upchurch is $48,809, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,809 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $939, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 122 business establishments. 25.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Upchurch vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,809
35% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,809
Avg Weekly Wage$939

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)122

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.8%
Public Transit4.0%
Work from Home25.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Upchurch is $381,597, 35% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,220 (5% above the national average of $1,163). 68.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 536 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$381,597
35% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,220
5% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.3%
Owner-Occupied68.3%
Renter-Occupied31.7%
Housing Units536

Property Tax

Upchurch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area181.7 sq mi (470.6 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates51.3762°N, 0.6479°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 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 41 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 149 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 112 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 107 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 117 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 84 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 105 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 56 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 120 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 47 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 125 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 68 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 103 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 94 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 145 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 101 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 139 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 106 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 124 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 77 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) 2.3 in
February 40°F (5°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in

Upchurch has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.4").

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23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30% below the national average of 33.7%. 40.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.7%
30% below United Kingdom avg
High School+40.9%
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density7/sq mi
Total Area181.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.8%
Public Transit4.0%
Work from Home25.4%

Schools in Upchurch

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Margaret's Infant School
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Riverside Primary School
Rainham Mark Grammar School
The Howard School
Parkwood Primary School
Fairview Community Primary School
Miers Court Primary School
Holywell Primary School
Meredale Independent Primary School
Thames View Primary School
Leigh Academy Rainham
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Radio Stations near Upchurch

30 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
BBC Essex UNKNOWN
Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) 70's, 80's AAC+ 48 kbps
More Radio Eastbourne hits, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Big L 2 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
EKR Retro Rock 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Lifestyle Radio UK country, pop MP3 192 kbps
Zero Radio MP3 128 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
West Kent Radio MP3 170 kbps
Retro Mix Radio 70s, 80s AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Caroline North AAC+ 52 kbps
Radio Caroline Flashback MP3 128 kbps
Sheppey FM 92.2 MP3 256 kbps
City Sound pop MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Chelmsford MP3 128 kbps
Chelmsford Community Radio independent MP3 128 kbps
Phoenix FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Power Ace Radio afrobeats, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Italia lgbt, lgbtqia+ MP3 192 kbps
White Cliffs Radio MP3
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

Museums in Upchurch

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashford Borough Museum
Burnham-on-Crouch and District Museum
Canvey Island Heritage Centre Museum
Cart and Wagon Shed
Castle Point Transport Museum
Clifftown Telephone Museum
Dog collar museum
Dutch Cottage Museum
Eastchurch Aviation Museum
Eastchurch Aviation Museum
Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre
Guildhall Museum
Lashenden Air Warfare Museum
Leigh Heritage Centre
Maidstone Museum
Minster Abbey Gatehouse Museum
Museum of Carriages
Prittlewell Priory
Queenborough Guildhall Museum
Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum
Royal Engineers Museum
Sittingbourne Heritage Museum
Southchurch Hall
Southend Central Museum
Southend Pier Museum
Southend Pier Museum
The Bay Museum
The Cater Museum
The South East Romany Museum

Libraries in Upchurch

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Allington Library0.0
Basildon Library0.0
Bearsted Library0.0
Billericay Library0.0
Canvey Island Library0.0
Charing Library0.0
Chatham Library & Community Hub0.0
Corringham Library0.0
Coxheath Library0.0
Cuxton Library0.0
Drill Hall Library Block A0.0
Drill Hall Library Block B0.0
Drill Hall Library Block C0.0
East Tilbury Library0.0
Faversham Library0.0
Fryerns Library0.0
Gillingham Library0.0
Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre0.0
Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre0.0
Great Tarpots Library0.0
Great Wakering Library0.0
Hadleigh Library0.0
Headcorn Library0.0
Hempstead Public Library0.0
Higham Library0.0
Hockley Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Hullbridge Library0.0
Kent Elms Library0.0
Kent History and Library Centre0.0
Laindon Library0.0
Larkfield Library0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Lenham Library0.0
Lordswood Library0.0
Luton Library0.0
Marden Library0.0
Medway Archives Centre0.0
Minster-in-Sheppey Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Queenborough Library0.0
Rainham Library0.0
Rayleigh Library0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Rochester Community Hub0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Sheerness Library0.0
Shepway Library0.0
Sittingbourne Library0.0
South Benfleet Library0.0
Southchurch Library0.0
Stanford-le-Hope Library0.0
Staplehurst Library0.0
Strood Library & Community Hub0.0
The Stanhope Centre0.0
The Thomas Aveling School and Community Library0.0
Thorpedene Library0.0
Twydall Library0.0
Vange Library0.0
Walderslade Hook Meadow Library0.0
Walderslade Village Library0.0
West Malling Library0.0
Westcliff Library0.0
Wigmore Library0.0
Yalding Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Upchurch

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barleylands Craft Village
Basildon Market
Boot Sale
Kingfisher Blinds
Rayleigh Lanes
Rochester Christmas Market

Restaurants in Upchurch

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Darjeeling Heights
eight restaurant
Hon's Chinese Restaurant
Manor Farm
Meridian Spice
Spice Fusion
Tandoori Parlour
Tarana
The Barn
The Barnyard Restaurant
Upchurch River Valley Golf Course
Zinga

Cafes in Upchurch

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bella's Tea Room
Boyce's Bakery
Bunkers Sandwich Bar
Costa
Nutmegs Patisserie
Parkwood Cafe
Shakers Milkshake Bar
Star Grill
The Centre Cafe

Theatres in Upchurch

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oasthouse Theatre

Clinics in Upchurch

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parkwood Health Centre
Wigmore Medical Centre

Dentists in Upchurch

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #346105005
Rainham dental surgery and implant centre

Veterinaries in Upchurch

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wigmore Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in Upchurch

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rainham

Gas Stations in Upchurch

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda
Berengrave Service Station
Shell Lonsdale

Banks in Upchurch

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank
Nationwide
NatWest

Gyms in Upchurch

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Muscle Hut

Golf Courses in Upchurch

4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Upchurch River Valley Golf Course Driving Range
Upchurch River Valley North Course
Upchurch River Valley South Course
Upchurch River Valley West Course

Breweries in Upchurch

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Billericay Brewing Company
Brumaison Beer
Curious Brewing
Goachers Brewery
Hopdaemon Brewery
Kent Brewey
Mad Cat Brewery
Nelson Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Upchurch

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Ski Resorts Near Upchurch

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Upchurch

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
Audley End AirfieldSmall Airport
Barcombe-North AirstripSmall Airport
Barling AirfieldSmall Airport
Barnards FarmSmall Airport
Bensons Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blooms Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bonnington AirstripSmall Airport
Bradleys Lawn AirstripSmall Airport
Brickwall Farm 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
Clees Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Clipgate Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cottered AirstripSmall Airport
Crockham Hill AirfieldSmall Airport
Crosbie Field ULSmall Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Damyns Hall AerodromeSmall Airport
Danehill AirstripSmall Airport
Deanland Lewes AirfieldSmall Airport
Duxford AerodromeSmall Airport
Dysons Osiers AirstripSmall Airport
Earls Colne AirfieldSmall Airport
East Haxted Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Egerton AirfieldSmall Airport
Elmsett AirfieldSmall Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Fowlmere AirfieldSmall Airport
Fridd Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Frinsted AirstripSmall Airport
Gerpins Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Great Oakley AirfieldSmall 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

Post Offices in Upchurch

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deanswood Post Office
Rainham Post Office
Upchurch Post Office

Treatment Centers in Upchurch

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blackberry Clinic
Hey Baby
Thorpdene clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Upchurch

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Medway Chatham Congregation Of Jehovahs Witnesses
St Margarets Church
St Mary the Virgin
St Paul's Church
St Thomas of Canterbury

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Upchurch

What is the population of Upchurch?

Upchurch has a population of 1,340 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 181.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.7% male.

Is Upchurch expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,809, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $381,597 (35% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,220 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Upchurch?

Upchurch has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Upchurch?

The unemployment rate in Upchurch is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $939. There are 122 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Upchurch?

The median home value in Upchurch is $381,597. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,220. The homeownership rate is 68.3%.

How are the schools in Upchurch?

23.7% of adults in Upchurch hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Upchurch?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Upchurch is 4.6% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 3.5% Asian. 95.8% of residents speak only English at home. 3.9% of the population are military veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability.

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