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Botesdale, United Kingdom
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Botesdale is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,742. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Botesdale
Botesdale is a village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of the English county of Suffolk. The village is about 6 miles (10 km) south west of Diss, 25 miles (40 km) south of Norwich and 16 miles (26 km) north east of Bury St Edmunds. The village of Rickinghall merges with Botesdale along the B1113 road, locally known as simply: ‘The Street’. Their connection creates the appearance of a single built-up residential area and the boundary between the two is difficult to identify.
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| Population | 1,742 |
| Population Density | 553 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.3422°, 1.0041° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.2 inches (895 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.2 inches (6 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $52,515 |
| Median Age | 48.1 years |
About Botesdale
Botesdale is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,742. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Botesdale vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Botesdale vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $52,515 |
| 30% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,514 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,010 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 159 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 31.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $402,278 |
| 43% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,313 |
| 13% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 74.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.1% |
| Housing Units | 697 |
Property Tax
Climate in Botesdale
Botesdale has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 627 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 553/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.3422°N, 1.0041°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 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 | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Botesdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.0% |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 48.2% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 553/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 31.0% |
Schools in Botesdale
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Botesdale
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| FunkURadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hardrock Hell | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BFBS Colchester | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Alpha Wave Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Colchester | - | MP3 | |
| Park Radio | community, diss | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FUNKERFM | world music | AAC+ 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 Botesdale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 453rd Bomb Group Museum | ||||
| 95th Bomb Group Memorial Hospital | ||||
| 95th Bomb Group Red Feather Club | ||||
| Cotton Mechanical Music Museum & Bygones | ||||
| Diss Museum | ||||
| Forncett Steam Museum | ||||
| Guildhall of Corpus Christi | ||||
| Haughley Green Air Raid Shelter | ||||
| Little Hall | ||||
| Mid Suffolk Light Railway | ||||
| Mid Suffolk Light Railway Museum | ||||
| Museum 4 Watton | ||||
| Norfolk Tank Museum | ||||
| The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum | ||||
| The Food Museum | ||||
| Woolpit & District Museum | ||||
| Wymondham Heritage Museum |
Libraries in Botesdale
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attleborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Diss Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccles School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elmswell Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eye Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ixworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lavenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Stratton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Needham Market Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stowmarket Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thurston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Watton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wymondham Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Botesdale
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attleborough Market | |||||
| Banham Car Boot | |||||
| Farmers' Market | |||||
| Snetterton Sunday Market | |||||
| Watton Country Market | |||||
| Woolpit Sunday Market |
Hotels in Botesdale
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Botesdale
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Botesdale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artefact Brewery | ||||
| Bartrams Brewery | ||||
| Bruha Brewery | ||||
| Burnt Mill Brewery | ||||
| Calvors Brewery | ||||
| Drinkstone Ales | ||||
| Earl Soham & Cliff Quay Brewery | ||||
| Humber Doucy Brewing Co | ||||
| King's Head Brewery | ||||
| Old Chimneys Brewery | ||||
| Shortts Farm Brewery | ||||
| Wolf Brewery |
Airports Near Botesdale
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Airport | NWI | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Marham | KNF | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Beccles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Burnham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Church Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Felthorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Foxburrow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Massingham Airfield | - | 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 |
| High Easter Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hinderclay Meadows Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Holly Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Horham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ivy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kimberley Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kingfisher's Bridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Knettishall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Botesdale
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints, Redgrave | |
| Botesdale Chapel of Ease | |
| Botesdale Methodist Church | |
| Parkview Chapel | |
| St Mary, Redgrave |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Botesdale
What is the population of Botesdale?
Botesdale has a population of 1,742 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 553 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
Is Botesdale expensive to live in?
The median household income is $52,515, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $402,278 (43% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Botesdale?
Botesdale has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Botesdale?
Botesdale has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,010. There are 159 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Botesdale?
The median home value in Botesdale is $402,278. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,313. The homeownership rate is 74.9%.
How are the schools in Botesdale?
30.0% of adults in Botesdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.2% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Botesdale?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Botesdale is 2.7% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian. 98.1% of residents speak only English at home. 5.4% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.