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).
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About 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.
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| Population | 2,341 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.1549°, 1.6022° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.4 inches (568 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,727 |
| Median Age | 49.7 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Aldeburgh vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Aldeburgh vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,727 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,727 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $899 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 213 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 55.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |
Walkability
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
| Homeownership | 69.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.7% |
| Housing Units | 936 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 719.8 sq mi (1,864.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.1549°N, 1.6022°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 | — | 125 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 120 km |
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").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.6% |
| 18% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 44.5% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Total Area | 719.8 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 55.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |
Schools in Aldeburgh
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldeburgh Primary School | — | — | — | — |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldeburgh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halesworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leiston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saxmundham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southwold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wickham Market Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Aldeburgh
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Eastern Square | |||||
| Old Print Works |
Hotels in Aldeburgh
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Aldeburgh
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Aldeburgh
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Aldeburgh
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Aldeburgh
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Aldeburgh
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Aldeburgh
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Aldeburgh
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Aldeburgh
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Airport | NWI | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Beccles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bridge Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Church Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Felthorpe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Foxburrow Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Great Yarmouth - North Denes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Green Lane Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gunton Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hinderclay Meadows Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Holly Hill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Horham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kimberley Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Knettishall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langmoor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Little Snoring Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Long Stratton Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ludham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mendlesham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Milden Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Monewden Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Morley Saint Botolph Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| New Lane Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Northrepps Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Norwood Lodge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nut Tree Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Old Buckenham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pond Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Priory Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rands Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rattlesden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Raydon Wings Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Seething Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shipdham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Aldeburgh
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aldeburgh Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Aldeburgh
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aldeburgh Baptist Church | |
| Our Lady and Saint Peter | |
| Saint Botolph's | |
| Saint Peter and Saint Paul's |
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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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