Dovercourt, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Dovercourt is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,001. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Dovercourt
Dovercourt is an area of Harwich in the Tendring district of Essex, England. Dovercourt has been administered as part of Harwich since at least the 17th century and forms part of the Harwich built up area. It is sometimes described as a suburb of Harwich and sometimes as a separate town. The area around Dovercourt High Street now serves as the main town centre of the Harwich built up area; there are few retail facilities in the old town of Harwich. Dovercourt is also a seaside resort, with beaches onto Dovercourt Bay on its southern side. It is served by Dovercourt railway station.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,001 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.9365°, 1.2783° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.4 inches (570 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dovercourt
Dovercourt is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,001. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Dovercourt
Dovercourt 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 | 49.9°F |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 134.9 sq mi (349.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9365°N, 1.2783°E |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 103 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 93 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Dovercourt has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.4").
Schools in Dovercourt
7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Harwich and Dovercourt High School | - | - | - | - |
| Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Mayflower Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Harwich and Dovercourt Sixth Form College | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Dovercourt
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| BBC Essex | - | UNKNOWN | |
| Big L 1 | 80's, hits 70's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| FunkURadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BFBS Colchester | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Alpha Wave Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Park Radio | community, diss | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FUNKERFM | world music | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Dovercourt
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 493rd Bomb Group Museum | ||||
| Bawdsey Transmitter Block Radar Museum | ||||
| Bentwaters Cold War Museum | ||||
| Christchurch Mansion | ||||
| Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum | ||||
| Felixstowe Museum | ||||
| Ha’penny Pier & Visitors Centre | ||||
| Harwich Museum | ||||
| Harwich Railway and Shipping Museum | ||||
| HMS Ganges Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Art School | ||||
| Ipswich Maritime Trust Window Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Transport Museum | ||||
| Landguard Fort | ||||
| Lifeboat Museum | ||||
| Manningtree Museum | ||||
| Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum | ||||
| St Osyth Museum | ||||
| Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum | ||||
| Suffolk Punch Trust | ||||
| The Hold | ||||
| Walton Maritime Museum | ||||
| Wolsey Art Gallery | ||||
| Woodbridge Museum | ||||
| Woodbridge Tide Mill |
Libraries in Dovercourt
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Capel St Mary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chantry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clacton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County library Ipswich | 0.0 | |||||
| Felixstowe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Frinton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gainsborough Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jaywick Library Access Point | 0.0 | |||||
| Kesgrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Manningtree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Needham Market Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosehill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Clacton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wickham Market Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodbridge Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Dovercourt
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe Sunday Market | |||||
| Great Eastern Square | |||||
| Kingsway Plaza | |||||
| Late Riser Car Boot | |||||
| Microshops Ipswich | |||||
| Plough Corner Car Boot | |||||
| St. Osyth Beach Sunday Market | |||||
| Weeley Car Boot |
Hotels in Dovercourt
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dovercourt
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Dovercourt
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Dovercourt
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Dovercourt
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Dovercourt
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dovercourt
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dovercourt
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Dovercourt
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Dovercourt
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Dovercourt
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarbank Brewery | ||||
| Calvors Brewery | ||||
| Dove Street Brewery | ||||
| Mr Bees Brewery | ||||
| Old Felixstowe Brewing Co. | ||||
| St Jude's Brewery | ||||
| The Butley Brewhouse | ||||
| Uffa Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Dovercourt
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dovercourt
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Norwich Airport | NWI | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Marham | KNF | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beccles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Church Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm 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 |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Great Yarmouth - North Denes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hinderclay Meadows Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Horham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kimberley Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Knettishall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Laurel Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lavenham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Haugh Hall Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Long Stratton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mendlesham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Milden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Monewden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Morley Saint Botolph Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nayland Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Dovercourt
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Reynolds News | |
| Tollgate Post Office | |
| Upper Dovercourt Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dovercourt
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints, Dovercourt | |
| Church of Our Lady Queen of Heaven | |
| Dovercourt Cemetery Chapel | |
| Dovercourt Central Church | |
| Kingsway Evangelical Church | |
| Parkeston Cemetery Chapel | |
| The Temple of Light Christian Spiritualist Church & Healing Sanctuary |
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UFO Sightings Near Dovercourt
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Dovercourt.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Harwich, essex (uk/england) | 2004 | driving home from the shops and my girl friend said look as she is pointing in to the sky not to far away, i only got a glimpse as i wa |
| Ilford/harwich (uk/england) | 2000 | Vey fast ufo seen at 2 locations. 80 miles distant. within minutes of each other |
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What is the population of Dovercourt?
Dovercourt has a population of 1,001 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 134.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dovercourt?
Dovercourt has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches.
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