Updated Jan 27, 2026
KEY STATS
28K
Population
227 Mbps
Internet
JER (7km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
St Helier is the capital of Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands in the English Channel. It is the most populous of the twelve parishes of Jersey, with a population of 35,822, over one-third of the island's total population. The town of St Helier is the largest settlement and only town of Jersey. The town consists of the built-up areas of ...
QUICK FACTS
Country
Jersey
Region
Northern Europe
Population
28K
Currency
GBP
Language
English
Status
Capital City
Airport
JER
GPS
49.19, -2.10
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
227 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Travel
JER airport just 7 km from the city center
A smaller city of 28,000 people in Jersey
INFRASTRUCTURE
3,058 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
121
Cafes
124
Bars
93
Fast Food
52
Shopping
Supermarkets
12
Convenience
92
Shopping Malls
6
Healthcare
Hospitals
4
Clinics
17
Pharmacies
26
Education
Schools
46
Universities
14
Libraries
1
Recreation
Parks
194
Playgrounds
41
Sports
601
Cinemas
1
Museums
16
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
745
Train Stations
726
Fuel Stations
32
Services
Banks
15
ATMs
22
Post Offices
13
Police
3
Fire Stations
4
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
227 Mbps
Download
150 Mbps
Upload
4ms
Latency
10,812
Tests
3,199
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
9°
J
10°
F
11°
M
13°
A
15°
M
17°
J
17°
J
17°
A
15°
S
13°
O
11°
N
10°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 13.1 C Range: 8.9 - 17.2 C Rain: 994 mm/year Sunshine: 2,732 h/year
CITY SCORES
90.3
Nomad Index
D
Livability
37.5
Culture
46.4
Overall
AIRPORT
JER
Jersey Airport
7 km from center
Very close — ~11 min ride
FUN FACTS
St Helier (; Jèrriais: Saint Hélyi; French: Saint-Hélier) is the capital of Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands in the English Channel.
It is the most populous of the twelve parishes of Jersey, with a population of 35,822, over one-third of the island's total population.
The town of St Helier is the largest settlement and only town of Jersey.
The town consists of the built-up areas of St Helier, including First Tower, and parts of the parishes of St Saviour and St Clement, with further suburbs in surrounding parishes.
It covers a surface area of 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km2), being 9% of the total land area of the island (this includes reclaimed land area of 494 acres (2.00 km2) or 200 ha).
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Saint Helier known for?
Saint Helier is a city in Jersey. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Saint Helier?
Saint Helier has an average download speed of 227 Mbps and upload speed of 150 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Saint Helier?
Saint Helier has an average year-round temperature of approximately 13.1 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Saint Helier?
Saint Helier is served by JER (Jersey Airport), approximately 7 km from the city center.
What is the population of Saint Helier?
The population of Saint Helier is approximately 28K.
What infrastructure does Saint Helier have?
Saint Helier has 3,058 mapped points of interest, including 121 restaurants, 4 hospitals, 46 schools.
What country is Saint Helier in?
Saint Helier is located in Jersey.