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Earls Colne, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Earls Colne is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,862. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,862 Population 15/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 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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About Earls Colne

Earls Colne

Earls Colne is a village and civil parish in Essex, England. It is named after the River Colne, on which it stands, and the Earls of Oxford who held the manor of Earls Colne from before 1086 to 1703. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 3,971.

People

Population3,862
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density15/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 Units1,545

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)

Education

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

Community

Population3,862
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates51.9274°, 0.7011°
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 Earls Colne

Earls Colne is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,862. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 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.

Earls Colne has a population of 3,862 with a density of 15 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

3,862
Total Population
15
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

Earls Colne vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Earls Colne 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 351 business establishments. 28.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Earls Colne vs United Kingdom

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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)351

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Earls Colne 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 1,545 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 Units1,545

Property Tax

Climate in Earls Colne

Earls Colne 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
Earls Colne 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 177 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

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area260.0 sq mi (673.4 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates51.9274°N, 0.7011°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

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 96 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 51 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 147 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 103 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 82 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 131 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 86 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 132 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 96 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 144 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 76 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 105 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 129 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 134 km
Sep 6, 1993 35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom M3.0 135 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 M3.0 122 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 123 km
Feb 15, 1994 4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom M2.9 67 km
Jan 1, 1995 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom M2.9 73 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 118 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in

Earls Colne has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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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 Density15/sq mi
Total Area260.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Earls Colne

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School
Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh
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Radio Stations near Earls Colne

30 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Street Sounds Radio dance, disco MP3
Radio Caroline Flashback 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
The Mix Radio 80s 1980s, 80s MP3 256 kbps
Radio Essex contemporary hits radio, pop MP3
ABC Oldies Radio MP3 320 kbps
BBC Essex UNKNOWN
FunkURadio 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
YellowTealPurple ambient, electronic OGG 65535 kbps
Big L 2 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) 70's, 80's AAC+ 48 kbps
Retro Mix Radio 70s, 80s AAC+ 48 kbps
Alpha Wave Radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Caroline North AAC+ 52 kbps
Lifestyle Radio UK country, pop MP3 192 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
HearMe - Love songs love songs MP3
Zero Radio MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Colchester MP3
Chelmsford Community Radio independent MP3 128 kbps
FUNKERFM world music AAC+ 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
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Italia lgbt, lgbtqia+ MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Chelmsford MP3 128 kbps
Stomp Radio MP3 128 kbps
NanoRadio MP3 192 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3

Museums in Earls Colne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alderford Water Mill
Boxted Airfield Museum
Braintree Museum
Chelmsford Museum
Coggeshall Museum
Colchester Castle
Colne Valley Railway
Combined Military Services Museum
Earls Colne Heritage Museum
East Anglian Railway Museum
Essex Police Museum
Flitch Way Railway Carriage Museum
Gainsborough's House
Guildhall of Corpus Christi
Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6
Hollytrees Museum
Little Hall
Mersea Island Museum
Museum in the Park
Natural History Museum
Peter Edwards Library & Museum
Radio Caroline Ross Revenge
RAF Bradwell Bay Preservation Group
Restoration Shed
Ridgewell Airfield Museum
Roman Circus Visitor Centre
Sandford Mill Museum
Sudbury Heritage Centre and Museum
The Ancient House Museum
The Museum of Power
Tiptree Jam Museum
Warner Textile Archive

Libraries in Earls Colne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Albert Sloman Library0.0
ARU Library0.0
Braintree Library0.0
Broomfield Library0.0
Chelmsford Central Library0.0
Clare Library0.0
Coggeshall Library0.0
Colchester Library0.0
Danbury Library0.0
Earls Colne Library0.0
Galleywood Library0.0
Great Baddow Library0.0
Greenstead Library0.0
Halstead Library0.0
Hatfield Peverel Library0.0
Kelvedon Library0.0
Lavenham Library0.0
Long Melford Library0.0
Maldon Library0.0
Prettygate 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
Thomas Plume's Library0.0
Tiptree Library0.0
Warner Library0.0
West Mersea Library0.0
Wickham Bishops Library0.0
Witham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Earls Colne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chelmsford Market
Coggeshall Market

Restaurants in Earls Colne

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Riverside Spice Indian Restaurant

Cafes in Earls Colne

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Horse Cafe

Monuments in Earls Colne

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Memorial to Bomber Command and Operation Varsity

Dentists in Earls Colne

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Essex Dental Clinic

Golf Courses in Earls Colne

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Essex Golf Academy
The Essex Golf and Country Club

Breweries in Earls Colne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Chelmsford Brew Co Ltd
Courtyard Brewery
Felstar Brewery
King's Head Brewery
Little Earth Project
Maldon Brewing Co
Mauldons
Mighty Oak Brewing Co. Ltd
Nethergate Brewery
Other Monkey Brewing
Pumphouse Brewery
Red Fox Brewery
Roughacre Brewery
Shalford Brewery
Viaduct Brewhouse

Stadiums & Teams in Earls Colne

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Ski Resorts Near Earls Colne

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Earls Colne

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
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
Challock AirfieldSmall Airport
Chatteris AirfieldSmall Airport
Clacton AirfieldSmall Airport
Clees Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Clipgate Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Coldharbour Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crockham Hill AirfieldSmall Airport
Crosbie Field ULSmall Airport
Crowfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Damyns Hall AerodromeSmall Airport
Debach AirfieldSmall Airport
Duxford AerodromeSmall Airport
Earls Colne AirfieldSmall Airport
East Haxted Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Egerton AirfieldSmall Airport
Elmsett AirfieldSmall Airport
Exning AirstripSmall Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Fen End Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fir Grove AirstripSmall Airport
Fowlmere AirfieldSmall Airport
Frinsted AirstripSmall Airport
Gerpins Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Great Ashfield AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Earls Colne

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Open Road
Perry Clayman Project

Churches & Religious Organizations in Earls Colne

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Earls Colne Baptist Church
Earls Colne Quaker Meeting House
Saint Andrew, White Colne
St Andrew's Church
St Andrew's Church
St John the Baptist, Pebmarsh

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 Earls Colne

What is the population of Earls Colne?

Earls Colne has a population of 3,862 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 15 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 Earls Colne 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 Earls Colne?

Earls Colne 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 Earls Colne?

Earls Colne 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 351 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Earls Colne?

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

How are the schools in Earls Colne?

25.8% of adults in Earls Colne 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 Earls Colne?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Earls Colne 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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