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Butterwick, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Butterwick is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,302. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,302 Population 183/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
23.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$37,852 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$37,852 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$236,313 home value, $946/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population1,302
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density183/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 21%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,852
Per Capita$37,852
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

B
Home Value$236,313
Rent$946
Ownership60.1%
Housing Units521

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain23.2 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+33.2%

Community

Population1,302
Population Density183 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates52.9833°, 0.0667°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation23.2 inches (588 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$37,852
Median Age42.4 years

About Butterwick

Butterwick is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,302. 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 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Butterwick has a population of 1,302 with a density of 183 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly White (20.9%), with 2.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 79.7% of residents. 4.8% of the population are veterans. 5.8% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,302
Total Population
183
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above United Kingdom avg
7.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 79.7%
2% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 20.3%

Social Characteristics

Butterwick vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Butterwick is $37,852, which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,852. The average weekly wage is $728, 49% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 118 business establishments. 10.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Butterwick vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$37,852
50% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$37,852
Avg Weekly Wage$728

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)118

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.9%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home10.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Butterwick is $236,313, 16% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $946 (19% below the national average of $1,163). 60.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 521 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$236,313
16% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$946
19% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership60.1%
Owner-Occupied60.1%
Renter-Occupied39.9%
Housing Units521

Property Tax

Climate in Butterwick

Butterwick 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
Butterwick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°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 23.2 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) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²)
Population Density183/sq mi
Coordinates52.9833°N, 0.0667°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"
39% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 54 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 85 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 147 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 142 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 64 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 90 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 104 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 138 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 60 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 145 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 148 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 84 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 128 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 136 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 61 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 65 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 84 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 9 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 139 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Butterwick has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44% below the national average of 33.7%. 33.2% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.0%
44% below United Kingdom avg
High School+33.2%
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density183/sq mi
Total Area7.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.9%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home10.6%

Schools in Butterwick

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Butterwick Pinchbeck's Endowed CofE Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Butterwick

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BIG BARN RADIO pop MP3 128 kbps
Boomerang Radio - MP3
Heart Peterborough charts, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio West Norfolk - MP3 160 kbps
KL1 Radio 60s to 90s MP3 192 kbps
Time 2 Chill Radio chillout, downtempo MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Butterwick

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ayscoughfee Hall Museum
BBMF Visitor Centre
Boston Guildhall
Chain Bridge Forge Museum
Gordon Boswell Romany Museum
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Spalding Gentlemans Society
The Bubblecar Museum
The Pinchbeck Engine Museum of Land Drainage
We'll Meet Again

Libraries in Butterwick

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Boston Library0.0
Community Access Centre and Library0.0
Holbeach Library0.0
Horncastle Library0.0
Kirton Library0.0
Long Sutton Library0.0
Pinchbeck Library0.0
Spalding Library0.0
Spilsby Library0.0
Wainfleet Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Butterwick

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boston Marketplace
Burgh Field Carboot
Long Sutton Market Place
Stickney Car Boot Sale

Hotels in Butterwick

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plummer's Hotel

Cafes in Butterwick

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Ration Book Cafe

Castles in Butterwick

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Roos Hall

Veterinaries in Butterwick

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marshlands Veterinary Centre

Breweries in Butterwick

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Riverside Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Butterwick

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Butterwick

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Humberside AirportHUYMedium Airport
RAF Barkston Heath-Medium Airport
RAF ConingsbyQCYMedium Airport
RAF Cranwell-Medium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
RAF Wittering-Medium Airport
(Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield-Small Airport
Acthorpe Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashley's Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Bakersfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Barnfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Black Spring Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blackmoor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Boston Aerodrome-Small Airport
Boughton North Airfield-Small Airport
Brookfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brooklands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bucknall Airfield-Small Airport
Burnham Airstrip-Small Airport
Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chatteris Airfield-Small Airport
Coldharbour Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottage Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cowbit Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Airstrip-Small Airport
Crowland Glider Field-Small Airport
Cuxwold Airfield-Small Airport
Dalkeith Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Decoy Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Deenethorpe Airfield-Small Airport
Drayton Home Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
East Kirkby Airfield-Small Airport
East Winch Airstrip-Small Airport
Eastfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Exning Airstrip-Small Airport
Fen End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fenland Airfield-Small Airport
Furze Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Grange Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Great Massingham Airfield-Small Airport
Griffin's Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hanbeck Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hibaldstow Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Butterwick

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Butterwick Stores
Freiston Village Store

Churches & Religious Organizations in Butterwick

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Andrew
St. James

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 Butterwick

What is the population of Butterwick?

Butterwick has a population of 1,302 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 183 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

Is Butterwick expensive to live in?

The median household income is $37,852, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $236,313 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $946 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Butterwick?

Butterwick 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 62°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.2 inches.

How is the job market in Butterwick?

Butterwick has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $728. There are 118 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Butterwick?

The median home value in Butterwick is $236,313. For renters, the median monthly rent is $946. The homeownership rate is 60.1%.

How are the schools in Butterwick?

19.0% of adults in Butterwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.2% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Butterwick?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Butterwick is 20.9% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 2.6% Asian. 79.7% of residents speak only English at home. 4.8% of the population are military veterans. 5.8% of residents have a disability.

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