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Aylsham, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Aylsham is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,016. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,016 Population 890/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,508 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,508 median income, 3.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$410,310 home value, $1,213/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Aylsham

Aylsham

Aylsham is a historic market town and civil parish on the River Bure in north Norfolk, England, nearly 9 mi (14 km) north of Norwich. The town is close to Blickling, Felbrigg, Mannington and Wolterton, which are important tourist attractions.

People

Population6,016
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density890/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,508
Per Capita$48,508
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

D
Home Value$410,310
Rent$1,213
Ownership78.0%
Housing Units2,406

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+45.6%

Community

Population6,016
Population Density890 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates52.7967°, 1.2511°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (636 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$48,508
Median Age48.2 years

About Aylsham

Aylsham is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,016. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 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 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Aylsham has a population of 6,016 with a density of 890 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles. The median age is 48.2 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (2.7%), with 1.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.5% of residents. 5.6% of the population are veterans. 4.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

6,016
Total Population
890
People / sq mi
48.2yrs
Median Age
24% above United Kingdom avg
6.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.5%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Aylsham vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Aylsham is $48,508, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,508 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $933, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 547 business establishments. 30.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Aylsham vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,508
35% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,508
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)547

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.7%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home30.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Aylsham is $410,310, 46% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,213 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 78.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,406 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$410,310
46% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,213
4% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.0%
Owner-Occupied78.0%
Renter-Occupied22.0%
Housing Units2,406

Property Tax

Aylsham 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 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²)
Population Density890/sq mi
Coordinates52.7967°N, 1.2511°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 9, 2018.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 125 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 54 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 142 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 69 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 75 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 136 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 141 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 53 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 135 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 133 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 71 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 70 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 90 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 143 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 134 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 101 km
Aug 12, 2005 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.4 97 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 41 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.3 106 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
August 62°F (16°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in

Aylsham has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.6").

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27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19% below the national average of 33.7%. 45.6% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.4%
19% below United Kingdom avg
High School+45.6%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density890/sq mi
Total Area6.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.7%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home30.3%

Schools in Aylsham

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bure Valley School
Aylsham High School
Colby Primary School
Erpingham Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School
St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School
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Radio Stations near Aylsham

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boot Boy Radio punk, reggae AAC+ 192 kbps
Hardrock Hell MP3 192 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 Aylsham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aylsham Heritage Centre
Barton House Railway
City of Norwich Aviation Museum
Cromer Museum
Dragon Hall
Fishermen's Lifeboat Museum
Gunton Park Sawmill
Henry Blogg Lifeboat Museum
Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell
Norfolk Motorcycle Museum
Norwich Castle Museum
Peter Coke Shell Gallery
RAF Air Defence Radar Museum
Sheringham Museum at The Mo
Strangers' Hall
Strumpshaw Steam Museum
The Muckleburgh Military Collection
The Shell Museum
The South Asia Collection
William Marriott Museum
Woodbastwick Forge
Wymondham Heritage Museum

Libraries in Aylsham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
2nd Air Division Memorial Library0.0
Aylsham Library0.0
Blofield Library0.0
Brundall Library0.0
Childrens Library0.0
Costessey Library0.0
Cromer Library0.0
Earlham Library0.0
Express Library0.0
Hellesdon High Library0.0
Hellesdon Library0.0
Hethersett Library0.0
Holt Library0.0
Library0.0
Mile Cross Library0.0
Mundesley Library0.0
Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library0.0
North Walsham Library0.0
Plumstead Road Library0.0
Poringland Library0.0
Reepham Library0.0
Sheringham Library0.0
Sprowston Library0.0
St Williams Way Library0.0
Taverham Library0.0
Tuckswood Library0.0
UEA Library0.0
West Earlham Library0.0
Wroxham Library0.0
Wymondham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Aylsham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arminghall Carboot
Norwich Market
St Ssaviour's Yard
The Late One - Car Boot Sale

Hotels in Aylsham

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Boys
The Ironmongers Hotel

Restaurants in Aylsham

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gate of India
M's
Stamp
The Proper Pizza Co

Cafes in Aylsham

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bake Addiction
Biddys Kitchen
Courtyard Cafe
Koffies Coffies
Madeleines of Aylsham
Muddy Boots Cafe
National Trust Cafe
REST
Starbucks
The Old Tea Rooms
Wild Bean Café

Monuments in Aylsham

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Old Pump

Castles in Aylsham

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blickling Hall

Clinics in Aylsham

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Randall's Footcare

Dentists in Aylsham

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aylsham Dental Practice
mydentist

Train Stations in Aylsham

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aylsham

Gas Stations in Aylsham

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #510409822

Banks in Aylsham

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barclays

Breweries in Aylsham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
All Day Brewing Co.
The Brewery Tap
Wildcraft Brewery Tap Room
Woodfordes

Stadiums & Teams in Aylsham

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Aylsham

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norwich AirportNWIMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
Wattisham AirfieldMedium Airport
Beccles AirfieldSmall Airport
Blue Tile Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Boughton North AirfieldSmall Airport
Brickwall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bridge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Broadmarsh Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brown Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Burnham AirstripSmall Airport
Church Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crowfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Debach AirfieldSmall Airport
East Winch AirstripSmall Airport
Elmsett AirfieldSmall Airport
Felthorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Fir Grove AirstripSmall Airport
Foxburrow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Great Ashfield AirstripSmall Airport
Great Friars Thornes Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Great Massingham 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
Ivy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kimberley Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Knettishall AirstripSmall Airport
Langham AirstripSmall Airport
Langmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Laurel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lavenham AirstripSmall Airport
Little Haugh Hall Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Little Snoring AirfieldSmall Airport
Long Stratton AirstripSmall Airport
Ludham AirfieldSmall Airport
Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Mendlesham AirstripSmall Airport
Milden AirstripSmall Airport
Monewden AirstripSmall Airport
Morley Saint Botolph Private AirstripSmall Airport
New Lane Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Aylsham

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aylsham Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aylsham

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aylsham Community Church
Aylsham Methodist Church
Emmanuel Church Aylsham
Friends Meeting House
Our Lady and Saint Margaret
Saint Andrew
Saint Botolph
Saint Giles
Saint John of the Cross
Saint Lawrence
Saint Mary
Saint Michael
Saint Peter and Saint Paul
The Salvation Army - Aylsham

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 Aylsham

What is the population of Aylsham?

Aylsham has a population of 6,016 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 890 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Aylsham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,508, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $410,310 (46% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,213 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Aylsham?

Aylsham 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 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches.

How is the job market in Aylsham?

Aylsham has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $933. There are 547 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Aylsham?

The median home value in Aylsham is $410,310. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,213. The homeownership rate is 78.0%.

How are the schools in Aylsham?

27.4% of adults in Aylsham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 45.6% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Aylsham?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Aylsham is 2.7% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 1.8% Asian. 97.5% of residents speak only English at home. 5.6% of the population are military veterans. 4.6% of residents have a disability.

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