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Ancaster, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Ancaster is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,294. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ancaster
Ancaster is a village and civil parish in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, on the site of a Roman town. The population of the civil parish was 1,317 at the 2001 census, increasing to 1,647 at the 2011 census. The civil parish includes the settlements of Sudbrook and West Willoughby.
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| Population | 1,294 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.9828°, -0.5359° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.0 inches (941 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.4 inches (14 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,351 |
| Median Age | 46.2 years |
About Ancaster
Ancaster is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,294. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ancaster vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Ancaster vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,351 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,351 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $853 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 118 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.4% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 28.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $329,297 |
| 17% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,109 |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 69.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.7% |
| Housing Units | 518 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ancaster
Ancaster has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 613 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 398.2 sq mi (1,031.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9828°N, 0.5359°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in |
Ancaster has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.1% |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 48.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Total Area | 398.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.4% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 28.5% |
Schools in Ancaster
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancaster CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ancaster
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boomerang Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Magna Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 | |
| Lincs Sound | 00s, 10s | UNKNOWN | |
| Heart Peterborough | charts, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rutland and Stamford Sound | - | MP3 | |
| 103 The Eye | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Newark | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Magna Mix | classic hits, hits | MP3 | |
| Heckington Living Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ancaster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldocks Mill | ||||
| Chadwick Centre | ||||
| Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre | ||||
| Delaine Bus Museum | ||||
| Grantham Museum | ||||
| Lincoln Museum | ||||
| Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum | ||||
| Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre | ||||
| Mrs Smith's Cottage | ||||
| Newark Air Museum | ||||
| North Ings Farm Museum | ||||
| RAF Waddington Heritage Centre | ||||
| Sector Operations Room Museum | ||||
| Sleaford Museum | ||||
| Woolsthorpe Manor (Isaac Newton's Birthplace) |
Libraries in Ancaster
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balderton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birchwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boultham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bracebridge Heath Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bracebridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Collingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grantham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Central Warehouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lincoln Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Post Office and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruskington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sleaford Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ancaster
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Market | |||||
| Cornhill Market |
Restaurants in Ancaster
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ancaster
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ancaster
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ancaster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sail Brewery | ||||
| Ferry Ales |
Stadiums & Teams in Ancaster
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ancaster
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Humberside Airport | HUY | Medium Airport |
| Nottingham City Airport | NQT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Barkston Heath | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Coningsby | QCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cranwell | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Waddington | WTN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | - | Medium Airport |
| (Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Acthorpe Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bakersfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bitteswell Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Black Spring Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boston Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brookfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Bucknall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Claybrooke Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cuxwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dalkeith Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deenethorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drayton Home Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eastfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fenland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Forwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Furze Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grange Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grange Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Griffin's Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hanbeck Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ancaster
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ancaster Post Office | |
| Wilsford Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ancaster
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint Martin | |
| St Wilfrid's Church | |
| St. Andrew | |
| St. Mary | |
| St. Michael |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Ancaster?
Ancaster has a population of 1,294 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 398.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.
Is Ancaster expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,351, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $329,297 (17% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,109 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Ancaster?
Ancaster has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ancaster?
Ancaster has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $853. There are 118 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ancaster?
The median home value in Ancaster is $329,297. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,109. The homeownership rate is 69.3%.
How are the schools in Ancaster?
30.1% of adults in Ancaster hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.1% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Ancaster?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Ancaster is 5.2% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 2.3% Asian. 95% of residents speak only English at home. 7.4% of the population are military veterans. 4.8% of residents have a disability.