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Castle Hedingham, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Castle Hedingham is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,063. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,063 Population 4/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,434 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,434 median income, 4.4% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$419,828 home value, $1,261/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population1,063
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,434
Per Capita$50,434
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

D
Home Value$419,828
Rent$1,261
Ownership68.6%
Housing Units425

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+44.1%

Community

Population1,063
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates51.9902°, 0.5988°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (823 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.8 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$50,434
Median Age43.4 years

About Castle Hedingham

Castle Hedingham is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,063. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Castle Hedingham has a population of 1,063 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 260.0 square miles. The median age is 43.4 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly White (4%), with 2.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.3% of residents. 3.7% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 4.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,063
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
43.4yrs
Median Age
12% above United Kingdom avg
260.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.3%
23% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 3.7%

Social Characteristics

Castle Hedingham vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Castle Hedingham is $50,434, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,434 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $970, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 97 business establishments. 28.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Castle Hedingham vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,434
33% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$50,434
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)97

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.6%
Public Transit3.5%
Work from Home28.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Castle Hedingham is $419,828, 49% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,261 (8% above the national average of $1,163). 68.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 425 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$419,828
49% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,261
8% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.6%
Owner-Occupied68.6%
Renter-Occupied31.4%
Housing Units425

Property Tax

Climate in Castle Hedingham

Castle Hedingham 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F 1.7° / 6.6° 48.2
Feb 4.4°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.3° 44.5
Mar 6.6°C / 44°F 3° / 10.1° 38.4
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4.5° / 13.4° 39.3
May 12°C / 54°F 7.4° / 16.6° 49.7
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.2° / 19.5° 51.5
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 12.4° / 22.1° 56.6
Aug 17.2°C / 63°F 12.5° / 22° 62.0
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 10.3° / 18.8° 52.0
Oct 11°C / 52°F 7.8° / 14.3° 65.4
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F 4.5° / 9.9° 62.7
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 2.3° / 7° 56.3
Castle Hedingham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area260.0 sq mi (673.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates51.9902°N, 0.5988°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 105 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 46 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 137 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 112 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 91 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 121 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 96 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 122 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 105 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 139 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 66 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 106 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 121 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 144 km
Sep 6, 1993 35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom M3.0 136 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 51 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 130 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 133 km
Feb 15, 1994 4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom M2.9 64 km
Jan 1, 1995 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom M2.9 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m 128 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Castle Hedingham has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.4").

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25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23% below the national average of 33.7%. 44.1% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.8%
23% below United Kingdom avg
High School+44.1%
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area260.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.6%
Public Transit3.5%
Work from Home28.8%

Schools in Castle Hedingham

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
de Vere Primary School
St Giles' C of E Primary School
Hedingham School and Sixth Form
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Radio Stations near Castle Hedingham

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Street Sounds Radio dance, disco MP3
Radio Caroline Flashback 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Cam FM 97.2 MP3
Radio Essex contemporary hits radio, pop MP3
The Mix Radio 80s 1980s, 80s MP3 256 kbps
ABC Oldies Radio MP3 320 kbps
BBC Essex UNKNOWN
Cambridge Radio jazz, pop MP3 128 kbps
YellowTealPurple ambient, electronic OGG 65535 kbps
Big L 2 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
Classic Hits Forest Radio 1950s, 1960s AAC 128 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) 70's, 80's AAC+ 48 kbps
Forest Gold classic hits, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
Radio Caroline North AAC+ 52 kbps
Hospital Radio Colchester MP3
HearMe - Love songs love songs MP3
Zero Radio MP3 128 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
Retro Mix Radio 70s, 80s AAC+ 48 kbps
GlitterBeam Italia lgbt, lgbtqia+ MP3 192 kbps
NanoRadio MP3 192 kbps
Stomp Radio MP3 128 kbps
LoversRockRadio MP3 192 kbps
Heart Cambridge 103.0 hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Chelmsford MP3 128 kbps
Slim Radio deep house, disco MP3 320 kbps
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
City Sound pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline Flashback MP3 128 kbps
Sheppey FM 92.2 MP3 256 kbps
Phoenix FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Radio MP3 128 kbps
Chelmsford Community Radio independent MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Castle Hedingham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alderford Water Mill
Braintree Museum
Coggeshall Museum
Colne Valley Railway
Dunmow Maltings
Earls Colne Heritage Museum
East Anglian Railway Museum
Flitch Way Railway Carriage Museum
Gainsborough's House
Great Bardfield Cottage Museum
Guildhall of Corpus Christi
Haverhill and District Local History Centre
Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6
Little Hall
Restoration Shed
Ridgewell Airfield Museum
Sudbury Heritage Centre and Museum
The Ancient House Museum
The Museum of Power
Tiptree Jam Museum
Warner Textile Archive

Libraries in Castle Hedingham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ARU Library0.0
Braintree Library0.0
Broomfield Library0.0
Clare Library0.0
Coggeshall Library0.0
Earls Colne Library0.0
Halstead Library0.0
Hatfield Peverel Library0.0
Haverhill Library0.0
Kelvedon Library0.0
Lavenham Library0.0
Long Melford Library0.0
North Melbourne Library0.0
Sible Hedingham Library0.0
Silver End Library0.0
Springfield Library0.0
Stanway Library0.0
Sudbury Library0.0
The Bishop Wilson Memorial Library0.0
Tiptree Library0.0
Warner Library0.0
Wickham Bishops Library0.0
Witham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Castle Hedingham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Coggeshall Market

Restaurants in Castle Hedingham

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Old Moot House

Cafes in Castle Hedingham

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Spencer's Farm Shop
TheGood Place

Castles in Castle Hedingham

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hedingham Castle

Train Stations in Castle Hedingham

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle Hedingham

Breweries in Castle Hedingham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Courtyard Brewery
De Vossen Brewery
Felstar Brewery
Little Earth Project
Mauldons
Nethergate Brewery
Pumphouse Brewery
Red Fox Brewery
Roughacre Brewery
Shalford Brewery
Viaduct Brewhouse

Stadiums & Teams in Castle Hedingham

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Ski Resorts Near Castle Hedingham

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Castle Hedingham

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Norwich AirportNWIMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
Wattisham AirfieldMedium Airport
Andrewsfield AerodromeSmall Airport
Armshold Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Audley End AirfieldSmall Airport
Barling AirfieldSmall Airport
Barnards FarmSmall Airport
Barnfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Benington AirfieldSmall Airport
Bensons Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blooms Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Boughton North AirfieldSmall Airport
Brickwall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Broadmarsh Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brown Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bury Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chatteris AirfieldSmall Airport
Clacton AirfieldSmall Airport
Clees Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Coldharbour Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cottered AirstripSmall Airport
Crosbie Field ULSmall Airport
Crowfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Crowland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Damyns Hall AerodromeSmall Airport
Debach AirfieldSmall Airport
Duxford AerodromeSmall Airport
Dysons Osiers AirstripSmall Airport
Earls Colne AirfieldSmall Airport
East Winch AirstripSmall Airport
Elmsett AirfieldSmall Airport
Exning AirstripSmall Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Felthorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Fen End Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fenland AirfieldSmall Airport
Fir Grove AirstripSmall Airport
Fowlmere AirfieldSmall Airport
Frinsted AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Castle Hedingham

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Castle Hedingham Post Office
Wickham St Paul Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castle Hedingham

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints, Wickham St Paul
Castle Hedingham United Reformed Church
St Giles, Great Maplestead
St Mary the Virgin, Gestingthorpe
St Nicholas Church

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 Castle Hedingham

What is the population of Castle Hedingham?

Castle Hedingham has a population of 1,063 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 260.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Castle Hedingham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,434, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $419,828 (49% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,261 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Castle Hedingham?

Castle Hedingham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Castle Hedingham?

Castle Hedingham has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $970. There are 97 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Castle Hedingham?

The median home value in Castle Hedingham is $419,828. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,261. The homeownership rate is 68.6%.

How are the schools in Castle Hedingham?

25.8% of adults in Castle Hedingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.1% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Castle Hedingham?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Castle Hedingham is 4% White, 1% Black or African American, 2.7% Asian. 96.3% of residents speak only English at home. 3.7% of the population are military veterans. 4.4% of residents have a disability.

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