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Whitstable, United Kingdom
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Whitstable is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 30,195. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 30,195 |
| Population Density | 242 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3607°, 1.0257° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.0 inches (585 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,856 |
| Median Age | 41.2 years |
About Whitstable
Whitstable is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 30,195. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Whitstable vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Whitstable vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,856 |
| 36% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,856 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $920 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.3% |
| 103% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,748 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 46.3% |
| Public Transit | 5.4% |
| Work from Home | 30.4% |
Walkability
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
| Homeownership | 65.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.3% |
| Housing Units | 12,078 |
Property Tax
Climate in Whitstable
Whitstable 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 125.0 sq mi (323.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3607°N, 1.0257°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 | - | 55 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 33 km |
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 |
Whitstable 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").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.1% |
| 2% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 54.8% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 242/sq mi |
| Total Area | 125.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 46.3% |
| Public Transit | 5.4% |
| Work from Home | 30.4% |
Schools in Whitstable
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Lane Primary Foundation School | - | - | - | - |
| The Community College Whitstable | - | - | - | - |
| Whitstable Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Westmeads Community Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Alphege CE Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| ISP School Whitstable | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Whitstable
22 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 | |
| Majestic Jukebox Radio | 60s, 70s | AAC+ 16 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline North | - | AAC+ 52 kbps | |
| Radio Jupiter | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| The Voice Of Doom | death metal, doom metal | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Zero Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TGM GOSPEL RADIO | gospel | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NanoRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Kori The Pom Radio | drum & bass, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DCR104.9 FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radioalfa2 | classic hits | MP3 | |
| 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 Whitstable
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Borough Museum | ||||
| Canterbury Roman Museum | ||||
| Cart and Wagon Shed | ||||
| 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 Battle of Britain Museum | ||||
| Kent Museum of Freemasonry | ||||
| Marlowe's Ghost | ||||
| Minster Abbey Gatehouse Museum | ||||
| St Augustine’s Abbey | ||||
| The Agricultural Museum | ||||
| The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge | ||||
| The Marlowe Kit | ||||
| The Seaside Museum | ||||
| Whitstable Museum and Gallery |
Libraries in Whitstable
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustine House | 0.0 | |||||
| Aylesham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boughton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canterbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charing Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Faversham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Wakering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Herne Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyminge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster-in-Sheppey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reception and LRC | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swalecliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Templeman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Stanhope Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitstable Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wye Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Whitstable
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Farmers Market | |||||
| Herne Bay Market | |||||
| Herne Bay Market | |||||
| Kingfisher Blinds | |||||
| Leysdown Market | |||||
| The Goods Shed |
Hotels in Whitstable
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Whitstable
19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Whitstable
27 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Whitstable
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Whitstable
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Whitstable
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Whitstable
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Whitstable
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Whitstable
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Whitstable
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Whitstable
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Whitstable
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Whitstable
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curious Brewing | ||||
| Floc | ||||
| Goody Ales | ||||
| Hopdaemon Brewery | ||||
| Mad Cat Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Whitstable
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Whitstable
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Whitstable
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium 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 Whitstable
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Seasalter Stores | |
| Whitstable Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Whitstable
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hamilton Road Evangelical Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Parish Church of St. Peter | |
| Seasalter Christian Centre | |
| St John's Methodist Church | |
| St. Alphege | |
| St. Alphege Church | |
| The Harbour Church | |
| United Reformed Church | |
| Whitstable Baptist Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Whitstable?
Whitstable has a population of 30,195 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 242 people per square mile, spread across 125.0 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 Whitstable 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 Whitstable?
Whitstable 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 Whitstable?
The unemployment rate in Whitstable 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 2,748 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Whitstable?
The median home value in Whitstable is $446,259. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,196. The homeownership rate is 65.7%.
How are the schools in Whitstable?
33.1% of adults in Whitstable 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 Whitstable?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Whitstable 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.