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Wateringbury, United Kingdom
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Wateringbury is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,396. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Wateringbury
Wateringbury is a village and civil parish near the town of Maidstone in Kent, England. The Wateringbury Stream flows into the River Medway just above Bow Bridge. It formerly powered three watermills in the village, one of which survives. The Wateringbury railway station is on the Medway Valley Line.
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| Population | 2,396 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.2554°, 0.4232° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.0 inches (788 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4 inches (9 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $54,295 |
| Median Age | 42.5 years |
About Wateringbury
Wateringbury is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,396. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Wateringbury vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Wateringbury vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $54,295 |
| 28% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,295 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,044 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 218 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 47.4% |
| Public Transit | 4.5% |
| Work from Home | 37.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $517,497 |
| 84% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,357 |
| 17% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 72.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.9% |
| Housing Units | 958 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 123.2 sq mi (319.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2554°N, 0.4232°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 87 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 60 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Wateringbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.5% |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 50.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Total Area | 123.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 47.4% |
| Public Transit | 4.5% |
| Work from Home | 37.0% |
Schools in Wateringbury
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wateringbury Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Helens Montessori School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Wateringbury
43 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk Radio (UK) | curent affairs, politics | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Smooth Country | country, country music | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Street Sounds Radio | dance, disco | MP3 | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DnB Liquified | liquid dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Essex | contemporary hits radio, pop | MP3 | |
| Soul Rhythms Radio UK | dancehall, house | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BBC Essex | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Absolute Radio 80s | 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| More Radio Eastbourne | hits, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) | 70's, 80's | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forest Gold | classic hits, golden oldies | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Classic Hits Forest Radio | 1950s, 1960s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio 60s | greatest hits | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline North | — | AAC+ 52 kbps | |
| Lyca Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Retro Mix Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| The Voice Of Doom | death metal, doom metal | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Hailsham FM | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Zero Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Loose FM | eclectic, electronic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| West Kent Radio | — | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Lifestyle Radio UK | country, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Crackers Radio | disco & jazz, funk | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Phoenix FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Conquest Hospital Radio | — | MP3 160 kbps | |
| City Sound | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Power Ace Radio | afrobeats, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chelmsford Community Radio | independent | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TGM GOSPEL RADIO | gospel | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Colin Mogagabe | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GlitterBeam Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Homemade Radio | adult contemporary, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| NanoRadio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Kori The Pom Radio | drum & bass, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GlitterBeam Italia | lgbt, lgbtqia+ | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radioalfa2 | classic hits | MP3 | |
| Hospital Radio Chelmsford | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Slim Radio | deep house, disco | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Wateringbury
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold War Bunker | ||||
| Cranbrook Museum | ||||
| Dartford Borough Museum and Library | ||||
| Dog collar museum | ||||
| Essex Fire Museum | ||||
| Guildhall Museum | ||||
| Kent Firefighting Museum | ||||
| Lashenden Air Warfare Museum | ||||
| Maidstone Museum | ||||
| Milton Chantry | ||||
| Museum of Carriages | ||||
| Otford Heritage Centre | ||||
| Purfleet Heritage Centre | ||||
| Purfleet Heritage Centre | ||||
| Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum | ||||
| Rolvenden Layne Sound Museum | ||||
| Royal Engineers Museum | ||||
| Sevenoaks Museum | ||||
| Shoreham Aircraft Museum | ||||
| The Amelia Scott | ||||
| The C.M Booth Collection | ||||
| The South East Romany Museum | ||||
| Thurrock Museum | ||||
| Tonbridge Castle Gatehouse |
Libraries in Wateringbury
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ashen Drive Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aveley Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Bearsted Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackshots Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Borough Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chadwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatham Library & Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Coldharbour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coxheath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crayford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cuxton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dartford Borough Museum and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dartford Borough Museum and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dashwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drill Hall Library Block A | 0.0 | |||||
| Drill Hall Library Block B | 0.0 | |||||
| Drill Hall Library Block C | 0.0 | |||||
| East Peckham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Tilbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fleetdown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gillingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gravesend Library and Information | 0.0 | |||||
| Grays Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hartley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawkhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Headcorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hempstead Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Higham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hildenborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kemsing Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kent History and Library Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Kings Farm Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larkfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Longfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lordswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Luton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marling Cross Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Medway Archives Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Meopham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Ash Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Otford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paddock Wood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pembury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Purfleet-on-Thames Library &Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Purfleet-on-Thames Library &Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Rainham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Riverview Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rochester Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Rusthall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sevenoaks Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shepway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Showfields | 0.0 | |||||
| Southborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Staplehurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Strood Library & Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Sutton-at-Hone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Temple Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Thomas Aveling School and Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tilbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tonbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tonbridge North Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tunbridge Wells Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Twydall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vigo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wadhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walderslade Hook Meadow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walderslade Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Kingsdown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Malling Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wigmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yalding Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wateringbury
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boot Sale | |||||
| Rochester Christmas Market | |||||
| Tonbridge Farmers' Market |
Hotels in Wateringbury
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wateringbury
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wateringbury
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Wateringbury
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Wateringbury
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wateringbury
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Wateringbury
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allkin Brewing | ||||
| Bexley Brewery | ||||
| Bexley Brewery | ||||
| Brumaison Beer | ||||
| Goachers Brewery | ||||
| Iron Pier Brewery | ||||
| Kent Brewey | ||||
| Nelson Brewery | ||||
| No Frills Joe | ||||
| Tonbridge Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Wateringbury
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Princes Park |
Ski Resorts Near Wateringbury
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Better Ski & Board Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Wateringbury
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | Large Airport |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Brighton City Airport | ESH | Medium Airport |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Barcombe-North Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Benington Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bradleys Lawn Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chelworth House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chipstead Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Churchlands Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coleman Green Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crockham Hill Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Danehill Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deanland Lewes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dysons Osiers Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Haxted Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Elstree Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Folly Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gerpins Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Graveley Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Hertfordshire Microlight Club London Colney Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hickstead Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| High Cross Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| High Easter Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wateringbury
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Teston Post Office | |
| Wateringbury Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Wateringbury
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dripology | ||
| Oxygen Therapy & MS Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wateringbury
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Church, West Farleigh | |
| St John the Baptist's Church | |
| St Margarets, Barming | |
| St Mary the Virgin Church, Nettlestead | |
| Teston Parish Church |
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What is the population of Wateringbury?
Wateringbury has a population of 2,396 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 123.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.
Is Wateringbury expensive to live in?
The median household income is $54,295, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $517,497 (84% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,357 per month, above the national average of $1,163. 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 Wateringbury?
Wateringbury 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 Wateringbury?
Wateringbury has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,044. There are 218 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Wateringbury?
The median home value in Wateringbury is $517,497. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,357. The homeownership rate is 72.1%.
How are the schools in Wateringbury?
32.5% of adults in Wateringbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Wateringbury?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Wateringbury is 4.5% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 3.8% Asian. 95.9% of residents speak only English at home. 3.8% of the population are military veterans. 4.0% of residents have a disability.