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Living in West Kingsdown

West Kingsdown is a city in the United Kingdom. The population of West Kingsdown totalled 4,310 at the end of 2021.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to West Kingsdown?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in West Kingsdown.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for West Kingsdown yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in West Kingsdown?

The unemployment rate is 3 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk13

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in West Kingsdown is 3.0%. Of 384 cities with data, 230 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band9 cities: 0% to under 2%90–2230 cities: 2% to under 4%2302–4West Kingsdown 3.0%107 cities: 4% to under 6%1074–630 cities: 6% to under 8%306–84 cities: 8% to under 10%48–103 cities: 10% to under 12%310–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)4,545 EUR/month31 Dec 2024www.ons.gov.uk12Official
Unemployment rate3 %country median 3.5%31 Dec 2023www.ons.gov.uk13Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to West Kingsdown. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in West Kingsdown. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count1 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official
School Count2 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official

Mobility and administration

West Kingsdown's nearest airport was LCY, 23 km away and offered 35 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count35 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights9Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km23 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official
Nearest Major Airport IataLCY3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 5.1°C in January and 17.9°C in July. West Kingsdown's monthly precipitation totalled 69.3 mm in January and 41.7 mm in July.

Is the air quality good in West Kingsdown?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.3 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 7.26 µg/m³ · uk-air.defra.gov.uk11
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
West Kingsdown average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND23°2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
West Kingsdown average monthly precipitation, mm020406080695144464648425650737571JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
West Kingsdown annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.3PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in West Kingsdown is 7.3 µg/m³. Of 104 cities with data, 52 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³14–522 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³225–652 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³526–727 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³277–8West Kingsdown 7.32 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³28–9

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.26 µg/m³31 Dec 2024uk-air.defra.gov.uk11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 8 · Feb 8.5 · Mar 11 · Apr 14.2 · May 17.3 · Jun 20.4 · Jul 22.8 · Aug 22.6 · Sep 19.5 · Oct 15.4 · Nov 11.2 · Dec 8.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO3Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.2 · Feb 2.1 · Mar 3.6 · Apr 5.1 · May 8 · Jun 10.8 · Jul 13 · Aug 12.9 · Sep 10.4 · Oct 7.8 · Nov 4.6 · Dec 2.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO4Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 5.1 · Feb 5.3 · Mar 7.3 · Apr 9.6 · May 12.6 · Jun 15.6 · Jul 17.9 · Aug 17.8 · Sep 14.9 · Oct 11.6 · Nov 7.9 · Dec 5.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO5Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 69.3 · Feb 51.2 · Mar 43.5 · Apr 45.5 · May 46.2 · Jun 47.5 · Jul 41.7 · Aug 55.5 · Sep 50.3 · Oct 73.4 · Nov 75.1 · Dec 71 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO6Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Woburn Sands4,310 residentsWheatley4,305 residentsBrundall4,380 residentsClayton West4,385 residentsHunstanton4,230 residentsLofthouse4,185 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in West Kingsdown?

The published population was 4,310 people in 2021. Source: Office for National Statistics7

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population4,310 people31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics7Official

Is West Kingsdown a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–73%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–73%
Student49%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 39–59%
Family45%strong on family, weak on safety · range 34–56%
Retirement55%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 41–69%
Population4,310 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)4,545 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · www.ons.gov.uk
Unemployment rate3 %31 Dec 2023Official source · www.ons.gov.uk
PM2.5 — annual mean7.26 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · uk-air.defra.gov.uk
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Official source · Office for Students
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students8Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in West Kingsdown under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Is West Kingsdown part of London?

West Kingsdown is near London, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 32.6 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Nearby Independent Place. Source2

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in West Kingsdown?

The published population was 4,310 people in 2021. Source: Office for National Statistics.

Is the air quality good in West Kingsdown?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.3 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: uk-air.defra.gov.uk.

What is the unemployment rate in West Kingsdown?

The unemployment rate is 3 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

What is the typical salary around West Kingsdown?

The median gross salary is 4,545 EUR/month. Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

Is West Kingsdown a good place to live?

West Kingsdown may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is West Kingsdown part of London?

West Kingsdown is near London, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 32.6 km away by straight-line distance.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). West Kingsdown, United Kingdom: salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/west-kingsdown/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {West Kingsdown, United Kingdom: salary, jobs},
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Sources

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  1. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  2. download.geonames.org recorded crime data download.geonames.org · checked 2026-08-28
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  7. Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-04
  8. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  9. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  10. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. uk-air.defra.gov.uk uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-26
  2. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-27
  3. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-26

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