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Alford, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Alford is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,459. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,459 Population 5/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$40,025 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$40,025 median income, 5.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$283,999 home value, $1,001/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Alford

Alford

Alford is a market town and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, which form an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The population was recorded as 3,459 in the 2011 Census and estimated at 3,830 in 2021. It lies between the towns of Mablethorpe, Louth, Spilsby, and Skegness and acts as a local retail centre.

People

Population3,459
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,025
Per Capita$40,025
Unemployment5.9%

Housing

C+
Home Value$283,999
Rent$1,001
Ownership68.5%
Housing Units1,384

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+38.1%

Community

Population3,459
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates53.2594°, 0.1763°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (593 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$40,025
Median Age52.7 years

About Alford

Alford is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,459. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Alford has a population of 3,459 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 670.6 square miles. The median age is 52.7 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (1.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.1% of residents. 7.0% of the population are veterans. 8.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

3,459
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
52.7yrs
Median Age
35% above United Kingdom avg
670.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.1%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.9%

Social Characteristics

Alford vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Alford is $40,025, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,025. The average weekly wage is $770, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 315 business establishments. 19.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Alford vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$40,025
47% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$40,025
Avg Weekly Wage$770

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)315

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone59.5%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home19.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Alford is $283,999, 1% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,001 (14% below the national average of $1,163). 68.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,384 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$283,999
1% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,001
14% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.5%
Owner-Occupied68.5%
Renter-Occupied31.5%
Housing Units1,384

Property Tax

Climate in Alford

Alford has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.2°C / 40°F 1.5° / 7° 0.0
Feb 4.9°C / 41°F 1.8° / 7.9° 0.0
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 4.8° / 13.7° 0.0
May 12°C / 54°F 7.6° / 16.4° 0.0
Jun 15°C / 59°F 10.8° / 19.3° 0.0
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 12.7° / 22.1° 0.0
Aug 17.1°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.6° 0.0
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 10.1° / 18.9° 0.0
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 7.7° / 14.7° 0.0
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 4.4° / 10.5° 0.0
Dec 5.4°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8.2° 0.0
Alford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area670.6 sq mi (1,737.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates53.2594°N, 0.1763°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
39% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.32"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 37 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 108 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 133 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 144 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 83 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 60 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 92 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 84 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 140 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 146 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 90 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 116 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 106 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 85 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 75 km
Aug 12, 2005 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.4 139 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 97 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 148 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 24 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Alford has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.5").

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21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36% below the national average of 33.7%. 38.1% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.5%
36% below United Kingdom avg
High School+38.1%
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area670.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone59.5%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home19.8%

Schools in Alford

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alford Primary School
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy
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Radio Stations near Alford

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KL1 Radio 60s to 90s MP3 192 kbps
Time 2 Chill Radio chillout, downtempo MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Alford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alford Manor House
Anderby Drainage Museum
Church Farm
Gayton Engine Pumping Station
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Louth Museum
Ye Olde Curiosity Museum

Libraries in Alford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alford Library0.0
Louth Library0.0
Skegness Library0.0
Spilsby Library0.0
The Coastal Centre0.0
Wainfleet Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Alford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alford Country Market
Burgh Field Carboot
Fantasy Island
Ingoldmells Market
Mablethorpe Indoor Market
New Market Hall
Skegness Town Market
Stickney Car Boot Sale

Hotels in Alford

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant
Windmill Hotel & Nayeemas

Restaurants in Alford

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Festivita
The Willow Restaurant

Cafes in Alford

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Access Cafe
Cafe On The Cobbles
Gardener'S Retreat
Red Dog'S
Sail Shed Cafe

Clinics in Alford

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alford Foot Clinic

Dentists in Alford

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alford Dental Care

Veterinaries in Alford

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alder Vale Vets

Gas Stations in Alford

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

East End Garage
GB #12461005792
Hunts
Ulceby Cross Filling Station
Whites of Willoughby

Banks in Alford

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank
Yorkshire Building Society

Golf Courses in Alford

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Woodthorpe Hall Golf Course

Breweries in Alford

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Luda Brewing Co
Riverside Brewery

Airports Near Alford

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Humberside AirportHUYMedium Airport
RAF Barkston HeathMedium Airport
RAF ConingsbyQCYMedium Airport
RAF CranwellMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
RAF WitteringMedium Airport
(Duplicete)East Kirkby AirfieldSmall Airport
Acthorpe Top Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ashley's Field AirstripSmall Airport
Beverley/Linley Hill AirfieldSmall Airport
Black Spring Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Boston AerodromeSmall Airport
Boughton North AirfieldSmall Airport
Brookfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bucknall AirfieldSmall Airport
Burnham AirstripSmall Airport
Burton-Constable AirstripSmall Airport
Cadwell Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cowbit AirstripSmall Airport
Croft AirstripSmall Airport
Crowland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Cuxwold AirfieldSmall Airport
Decoy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
East Kirkby AirfieldSmall Airport
East Winch AirstripSmall Airport
Eastfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fenland AirfieldSmall Airport
Furze Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Garton Field AirstripSmall Airport
Grange Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Great Friars Thornes Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Great Massingham AirfieldSmall Airport
Griffin's Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hanbeck Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hibaldstow AirfieldSmall Airport
Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hollym AirfieldSmall Airport
Hollym West AirfieldSmall Airport
Jubilee Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Langmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lindens Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Little Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Little Snoring AirfieldSmall Airport
Loxley AirfieldSmall Airport
Lutton Garnsgate AirstripSmall Airport
Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Marshland AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Alford

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Alford Post Office
Bilsby Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alford

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alford Methodist Church
All Saints
All Saints
Holy Trinity
Saint James
St Andrew
St Andrew's Church
St Leonard's Church
St Margaret's
St Wilfrid
St. Andrew
St. Helen
St. Margaret
Willoughby Chapel

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 Alford

What is the population of Alford?

Alford has a population of 3,459 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 670.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Alford expensive to live in?

The median household income is $40,025, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $283,999 (1% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,001 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Alford?

Alford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches.

How is the job market in Alford?

The unemployment rate in Alford is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $770. There are 315 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Alford?

The median home value in Alford is $283,999. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,001. The homeownership rate is 68.5%.

How are the schools in Alford?

21.5% of adults in Alford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.1% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Alford?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Alford is 1.9% White, 1% Asian. 98.1% of residents speak only English at home. 7.0% of the population are military veterans. 8.2% of residents have a disability.

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