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Aldeburgh, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Aldeburgh is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,341. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,341 Population 3/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,727 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,727 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$365,261 home value, $1,168/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh is a coastal town and civil parish in the East Suffolk district, in the county of Suffolk, England, north of the River Alde. Its estimated population was 2,348 in 2024. It was home to the composer Benjamin Britten and remains the centre of the international Aldeburgh Festival of arts at nearby Snape Maltings, which was founded by Britten in 1948. It also hosts an annual poetry festival and several food festivals and other events.

People

Population2,341
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,727
Per Capita$46,727
Unemployment4.9%

Housing

C
Home Value$365,261
Rent$1,168
Ownership69.3%
Housing Units936

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+44.5%

Community

Population2,341
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates52.1549°, 1.6022°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (568 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$46,727
Median Age49.7 years

About Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,341. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Aldeburgh has a population of 2,341 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 719.8 square miles. The median age is 49.7 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.7% male. The city is predominantly White (2.9%), with 1.9% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.4% of residents. 5.5% of the population are veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,341
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
49.7yrs
Median Age
28% above United Kingdom avg
719.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.4%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.6%

Social Characteristics

Aldeburgh vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Aldeburgh is $46,727, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,727 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $899, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 213 business establishments. 26.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Aldeburgh vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$46,727
38% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$46,727
Avg Weekly Wage$899

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)213

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.2%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home26.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Aldeburgh is $365,261, 30% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,168 (0% below the national average of $1,163). 69.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 936 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$365,261
30% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,168
0% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.3%
Owner-Occupied69.3%
Renter-Occupied30.7%
Housing Units936

Property Tax

Aldeburgh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area719.8 sq mi (1,864.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates52.1549°N, 1.6022°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 6, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 126 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 57 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 120 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 95 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 67 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 120 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 60 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 105 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 95 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 127 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 127 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 119 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 119 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 115 km
Aug 12, 2005 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.4 148 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 138 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.3 148 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 136 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 136 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 31 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 125 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
September 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Aldeburgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.3").

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27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% below the national average of 33.7%. 44.5% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.6%
18% below United Kingdom avg
High School+44.5%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area719.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.2%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home26.1%

Schools in Aldeburgh

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Aldeburgh Primary School
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Radio Stations near Aldeburgh

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boot Boy Radio punk, reggae AAC+ 192 kbps
Big L 1 80's, hits 70's MP3 128 kbps
FunkURadio 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Hardrock Hell MP3 192 kbps
BFBS Colchester AAC+ 64 kbps
Alpha Wave Radio MP3 320 kbps
Park Radio community, diss MP3 96 kbps
FUNKERFM world music AAC+ 128 kbps
East Point Radio MP3 128 kbps
Heart Norfolk 102.4 commercial, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Norwich classical, comedy MP3 96 kbps
Future Radio alternative, community MP3 128 kbps
Amber Radio (Norwich)128k AAC AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Aldeburgh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alfred Cory Museum
Bawdsey Transmitter Block Radar Museum
Bentwaters Cold War Museum
Dunwich Museum
Halesworth Airfield Museum
Halesworth Museum
Holton Windmill
Laxfield Museum
Long Shop Museum
Orford Museum
Parham Airfield Museum
Sailors' Reading Room
Saxmundham Museum
Southwold Museum
Southwold Railway Trust
Suffolk Punch Trust
Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre

Libraries in Aldeburgh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldeburgh Library0.0
Halesworth Library0.0
Leiston Library0.0
Saxmundham Library0.0
Southwold Library0.0
Wickham Market Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Aldeburgh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Great Eastern Square
Old Print Works

Hotels in Aldeburgh

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Brudenell
Wentworth Hotel
White Lion Hotel

Restaurants in Aldeburgh

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aldeburgh Market
Prezzo
Regatta Restaurant
Sea Spice
The Lighthouse
The Suffolk
The Upper Deck
White Lion Restaurant

Cafes in Aldeburgh

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chopping's Hill
Cragg Sisters Tea Room
Harris & James
Muchies
The Kitchen @ Thorpness
The Meare Shop & Tearoom

Cinemas in Aldeburgh

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aldeburgh Cinema

Theatres in Aldeburgh

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Pumphouse

Dentists in Aldeburgh

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aldeburgh Dental Practice

Banks in Aldeburgh

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Suffolk Building Society

Golf Courses in Aldeburgh

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aldeburgh Golf Course
Aldeburgh Golf Course

Breweries in Aldeburgh

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beccles Brew Co.
Hektor's Brewery
Hektor's Brewery
Krafty Braumeister Brewery
The Butley Brewhouse
Uffa Brewery

Airports Near Aldeburgh

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norwich AirportNWIMedium Airport
Wattisham AirfieldMedium Airport
Beccles AirfieldSmall Airport
Blue Tile Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bridge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Broadmarsh Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brown Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Church Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Clacton AirfieldSmall Airport
Crowfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Debach AirfieldSmall Airport
Elmsett AirfieldSmall Airport
Felthorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Fir Grove AirstripSmall Airport
Foxburrow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Great Ashfield AirstripSmall Airport
Great Oakley AirfieldSmall Airport
Great Yarmouth - North Denes AirportSmall Airport
Green Lane Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Gunton Park AirstripSmall Airport
Hinderclay Meadows AirfieldSmall Airport
Holly Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Horham AirstripSmall Airport
Horsey Island AirfieldSmall Airport
Kimberley Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Knettishall AirstripSmall Airport
Langmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Laurel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Little Snoring AirfieldSmall Airport
Lodge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Long Stratton AirstripSmall Airport
Ludham AirfieldSmall Airport
Mendlesham AirstripSmall Airport
Milden AirstripSmall Airport
Monewden AirstripSmall Airport
Morley Saint Botolph Private AirstripSmall Airport
New Lane Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Northrepps AerodromeSmall Airport
Norwood Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Nut Tree Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Old Buckenham AirfieldSmall Airport
Pond Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Priory Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Rands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Rattlesden AirfieldSmall Airport
Raydon Wings Glider FieldSmall Airport
Seething AirfieldSmall Airport
Shipdham AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Aldeburgh

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aldeburgh Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aldeburgh

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aldeburgh Baptist Church
Our Lady and Saint Peter
Saint Botolph's
Saint Peter and Saint Paul's

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Shipwrecks
4
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 Aldeburgh

What is the population of Aldeburgh?

Aldeburgh has a population of 2,341 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 719.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

Is Aldeburgh expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,727, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $365,261 (30% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Aldeburgh?

Aldeburgh 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 62°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches.

How is the job market in Aldeburgh?

Aldeburgh has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $899. There are 213 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Aldeburgh?

The median home value in Aldeburgh is $365,261. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,168. The homeownership rate is 69.3%.

How are the schools in Aldeburgh?

27.6% of adults in Aldeburgh hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.5% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Aldeburgh?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Aldeburgh is 2.9% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 1.9% Asian. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability.

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