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Westgate on Sea, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Westgate on Sea is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,594. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,594 Population 155/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
21.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$45,434 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$45,434 median income, 6.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$345,076 home value, $1,136/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population6,594
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,434
Per Capita$45,434
Unemployment6.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$345,076
Rent$1,136
Ownership61.8%
Housing Units2,638

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain21.4 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+43.0%

Community

Population6,594
Population Density155 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates51.3824°, 1.3367°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation21.4 inches (544 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$45,434
Median Age45.1 years

About Westgate on Sea

Westgate on Sea is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,594. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Westgate on Sea has a population of 6,594 with a density of 155 people per square mile, spread across 42.5 square miles. The median age is 45.1 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.9% female and 48.1% male. The city is predominantly White (5.9%), with 1.2% Black, 3.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.6% of residents. 5.0% of the population are veterans. 7.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

6,594
Total Population
155
People / sq mi
45.1yrs
Median Age
16% above United Kingdom avg
42.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.6%
21% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 5.4%

Social Characteristics

Westgate on Sea vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Westgate on Sea is $45,434, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,434 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $874, 39% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 600 business establishments. 24.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Westgate on Sea vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,434
40% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$45,434
Avg Weekly Wage$874

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)600

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone49.8%
Public Transit6.1%
Work from Home24.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Westgate on Sea is $345,076, 22% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,136 (2% below the national average of $1,163). 61.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,638 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$345,076
22% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,136
2% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.8%
Owner-Occupied61.8%
Renter-Occupied38.2%
Housing Units2,638

Property Tax

Climate in Westgate on Sea

Westgate on Sea 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
Westgate on Sea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area42.5 sq mi (110.2 km²)
Population Density155/sq mi
Coordinates51.3824°N, 1.3367°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 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 40 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 116 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 63 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 91 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 41 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 99 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 11 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 32 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 94 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 115 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 97 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 99 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 59 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 55 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 99 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 117 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 97 km
Feb 15, 1994 4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom M2.9 124 km
Jan 1, 1995 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom M2.9 107 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 127 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 44 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) 1.8 in
February 40°F (5°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in

Westgate on Sea has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.2").

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26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22% below the national average of 33.7%. 43.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.3%
22% below United Kingdom avg
High School+43.0%
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density155/sq mi
Total Area42.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone49.8%
Public Transit6.1%
Work from Home24.3%

Schools in Westgate on Sea

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School
St Crispin's Infant School
Chartfield School
Ursuline College
London House School of English
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Radio Stations near Westgate on Sea

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Caroline Flashback 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Big L 1 80's, hits 70's MP3 128 kbps
EKR Retro Rock 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Big L 2 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
Majestic Jukebox Radio 60s, 70s AAC+ 16 kbps
Radio Jupiter adult contemporary, pop MP3 192 kbps
White Cliffs Radio MP3
105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) AAC+ 48 kbps
DCR104.9 FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Sheppey FM 92.2 MP3 256 kbps
Radio Caroline Flashback MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Westgate on Sea

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Broadstairs Museum, Arts and Media Centre
Crab Museum
Crampton Tower Museum
Deal Maritime and Local History Museum
Dickens House Museum
Dover Transport Museum
Herne Bay Historical Records Society Heritage Centre
Hornby Hobbies Visitor Centre
Kent Mining Museum
Kent MOMI
Monkton Field Study Centre
Powell-Cotton Museum
RAF Manston Museum
Ramsgate Maritime Museum
Richborough Castle Museum
Sandwich Guildhall Museum
Sandwich Medieval Centre
Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum
St Augustine’s Abbey
St Margaret's Museum
The Micro Museum
The Seaside Museum
This Museum is (Not) Obsolete
Time Ball Tower
Tudor House
USN P-22 Gunboat

Libraries in Westgate on Sea

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aylesham Library0.0
Birchington Library0.0
Broadstairs Library0.0
Cliftonville Public Library0.0
Deal Library0.0
Deal Library0.0
Herne Bay Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Margate Library0.0
Minster Library & Neighbourhood Centre0.0
Newington Library0.0
Ramsgate Library0.0
Reception and LRC0.0
Sandwich Library0.0
School Library0.0
Sturry Library0.0
Westgate Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Westgate on Sea

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bridge Farmers Market
Cliftonville Farmers Market
Herne Bay Market
Herne Bay Market
Old Kent Market
Old Town Market
Sandwich Market (Thursday only)
The Village Community Market

Hotels in Westgate on Sea

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hussar Hotel

Restaurants in Westgate on Sea

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amadeus Trattoria
Best Beano Cafe & Restaurant
Finbars Restaurant
Flavours by Kumar
Golden Palace
Hotwood Pizza
New Friendly House
Paul's Bar & Bistro
Regency Tandoori
Taj Mahal

Cafes in Westgate on Sea

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beano Cafe
Frederick's Tea Room
Julia's
The St Mildred's Bay
West Bay Cafe

Cinemas in Westgate on Sea

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carlton Cinema

Dentists in Westgate on Sea

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

mydentist

Veterinaries in Westgate on Sea

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Westgate Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in Westgate on Sea

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Westgate-on-Sea

Gas Stations in Westgate on Sea

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP

Golf Courses in Westgate on Sea

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Westgate and Birchington Golf Club

Breweries in Westgate on Sea

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Floc Brewing Project
Gadds'
Goody Ales
Shivering Sands Brewery and Tap Room

Stadiums & Teams in Westgate on Sea

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Airports Near Westgate on Sea

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Wattisham AirfieldMedium Airport
Acton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Barling AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnington AirstripSmall Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech AerodromeSmall Airport
Chalksole Green AirstripSmall Airport
Challock AirfieldSmall Airport
Channel Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Clacton AirfieldSmall Airport
Clees Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Clipgate Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crosbie Field ULSmall Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Earls Colne AirfieldSmall Airport
Egerton AirfieldSmall Airport
Elmsett AirfieldSmall Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Fridd Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Frinsted AirstripSmall Airport
Great Oakley AirfieldSmall Airport
Hamilton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Harringe Court AirfieldSmall Airport
Headcorn AerodromeSmall Airport
Horsey Island AirfieldSmall Airport
Inglenook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lamberhurst Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Little Engeham Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Little Robhurst AirstripSmall Airport
Lodge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Meadow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Milden AirstripSmall Airport
Nayland AirstripSmall Airport
Newton Hall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Norwood Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Pent Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Pentlow AirstripSmall Airport
Rands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Raydon Wings Glider FieldSmall Airport
Retreat Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ripple AirstripSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert AerodromeSmall Airport
Stoke AirfieldSmall Airport
Stones Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Stow Maries Great War AerodromeSmall Airport
Tiffenden AirstripSmall Airport
Tillingham AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Westgate on Sea

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Garlinge Post Office
Westgate On Sea Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Westgate on Sea

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Garlinge Methodist Church
Saint Saviour
St James
St James Hall
United Reform Church

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Westgate on Sea

What is the population of Westgate on Sea?

Westgate on Sea has a population of 6,594 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 155 people per square mile, spread across 42.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.9% female and 48.1% male.

Is Westgate on Sea expensive to live in?

The median household income is $45,434, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $345,076 (22% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,136 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Westgate on Sea?

Westgate on Sea has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.4 inches.

How is the job market in Westgate on Sea?

The unemployment rate in Westgate on Sea is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $874. There are 600 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Westgate on Sea?

The median home value in Westgate on Sea is $345,076. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,136. The homeownership rate is 61.8%.

How are the schools in Westgate on Sea?

26.3% of adults in Westgate on Sea hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Westgate on Sea?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Westgate on Sea is 5.9% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 3.3% Asian. 94.6% of residents speak only English at home. 5.0% of the population are military veterans. 7.2% of residents have a disability.

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