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Felixstowe, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Felixstowe is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 29,171. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
29,171 Population 4,447/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
23.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,727 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,727 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$365,261 home value, $1,168/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population29,171
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density4,447/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,727
Per Capita$46,727
Unemployment4.9%

Housing

C
Home Value$365,261
Rent$1,168
Ownership69.3%
Housing Units11,668

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain23.0 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+44.5%

Community

Population29,171
Population Density4,447 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates51.9638°, 1.3511°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.0 inches (583 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$46,727
Median Age49.7 years

About Felixstowe

Felixstowe is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 29,171. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 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 23.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Felixstowe has a population of 29,171 with a density of 4,447 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles. The median age is 49.7 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.7% male. The city is predominantly White (2.9%), with 1.9% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.4% of residents. 5.5% of the population are veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

29,171
Total Population
4,447
People / sq mi
49.7yrs
Median Age
28% above United Kingdom avg
6.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.4%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.6%

Social Characteristics

Felixstowe vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Felixstowe is $46,727, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,727 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $899, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,655 business establishments. 26.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Felixstowe vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$46,727
38% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$46,727
Avg Weekly Wage$899

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)2,655

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.2%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home26.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Felixstowe is $365,261, 30% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,168 (0% below the national average of $1,163). 69.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 11,668 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$365,261
30% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,168
0% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.3%
Owner-Occupied69.3%
Renter-Occupied30.7%
Housing Units11,668

Property Tax

Climate in Felixstowe

Felixstowe 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
Felixstowe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density4,447/sq mi
Coordinates51.9638°N, 1.3511°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
40% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 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 M4.6 101 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 58 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 122 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 146 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 64 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 142 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 48 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 132 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 74 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 95 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 110 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 134 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 144 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 141 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 131 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 118 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 78 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 36 km
Sep 6, 1993 35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom M3.0 101 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 96 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 105 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Felixstowe has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.5").

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27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% below the national average of 33.7%. 44.5% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.6%
18% below United Kingdom avg
High School+44.5%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density4,447/sq mi
Total Area6.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.2%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home26.1%

Schools in Felixstowe

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kingsfleet Primary School
Felixstowe School
Fairfield Infant School
Felix Primary School
Trimley St Mary Primary School
Grange Community Primary School
Colneis Junior School
Felixstowe International College
Langer Primary Academy
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Radio Stations near Felixstowe

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Caroline Flashback 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
The Mix Radio 80s 1980s, 80s MP3 256 kbps
Big L 1 80's, hits 70's MP3 128 kbps
ABC Oldies Radio MP3 320 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
Park Radio community, diss MP3 96 kbps
FUNKERFM world music AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Felixstowe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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
Long Shop Museum
Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum
Orford Museum
Parham Airfield Museum
Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum
Suffolk Punch Trust
The Hold
Walton Maritime Museum
Wolsey Art Gallery
Woodbridge Museum
Woodbridge Tide Mill

Libraries in Felixstowe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldeburgh Library0.0
Broomhill Library0.0
Chantry Library0.0
Clacton Library0.0
County library Ipswich0.0
Felixstowe Library0.0
Frinton Library0.0
Gainsborough Community Library0.0
Harwich Library0.0
Holland Library0.0
Jaywick Library Access Point0.0
Kesgrave Library0.0
Leiston Library0.0
Library Building0.0
Rosehill Library0.0
Walton Library0.0
West Clacton Library0.0
Wickham Market Library0.0
Woodbridge Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Felixstowe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Felixstowe Sunday Market
Great Eastern Square
Kingsway Plaza
Late Riser Car Boot
Microshops Ipswich
Plough Corner Car Boot
Weeley Car Boot

Hotels in Felixstowe

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Coco
Premier Inn
The Fludyers Hotel
The Orwell Hotel

Restaurants in Felixstowe

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alba Chiara
Blue Naan
Bombay Nite
Café Bencotto
Fish Dish
Magic Wok
Pinsa and Pasta
Prezzo
Saigon
Sam Moi Oriental
Sands Bar And Grill
Steak & Lobster Co
Sylhet Royal
The Lounge
The Regal
The View Smokehouse

Cafes in Felixstowe

33 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

All Things Nice Cafe
Beach Bites
Beach Break
Beach House
Blue & Berry
Boathouse Cafe
Bodrum Grill House
Brackenbury Kiosk
Cafe 7
Caffè Nero
Cliff Top Cafe
Coffee Link
Costa
Crescent Cafe
Cuppa
Ferry Cafe
Fresh & Co
Gulliver's Wife
Nutshells by the Sea
Oasis Cafe
Ruby's
Sea You
Shore
Spud Hut
The Alex
The Cafe on the Corner
The Family Café
The Oaks Tearoom
The Terrace
The Undercliffe Café
The Waffle Shack
Tub and Cone
Winkles At The Ferry

Cinemas in Felixstowe

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palace Cinema

Theme Parks in Felixstowe

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ocean Boulevard

Clinics in Felixstowe

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ID Medical

Veterinaries in Felixstowe

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Smith, Ryder-Davies & Partners
Whitworth Veterinary Practice Ltd.

Train Stations in Felixstowe

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Felixstowe
Trimley

Gas Stations in Felixstowe

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coop Fuel
Morrisons
Shell
Waterfront Services

Banks in Felixstowe

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Halifax
Nationwide
Santander
TSB

Gyms in Felixstowe

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Golf Courses in Felixstowe

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Felixstowe Ferry Golf Course

Breweries in Felixstowe

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Briarbank Brewery
Calvors Brewery
Dove Street Brewery
Krafty Braumeister Brewery
Mr Bees Brewery
Old Felixstowe Brewing Co.
St Jude's Brewery
The Butley Brewhouse
Uffa Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Felixstowe

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Felixstowe

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Norwich AirportNWIMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
Wattisham AirfieldMedium Airport
Barling AirfieldSmall Airport
Beccles AirfieldSmall Airport
Bridge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Broadmarsh Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brown Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Church Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Clacton AirfieldSmall Airport
Clees Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Crosbie Field ULSmall Airport
Crowfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Debach AirfieldSmall Airport
Earls Colne AirfieldSmall Airport
Elmsett AirfieldSmall Airport
Felthorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Fir Grove AirstripSmall Airport
Frinsted AirstripSmall Airport
Great Ashfield AirstripSmall Airport
Great Friars Thornes Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Great Oakley AirfieldSmall Airport
Great Yarmouth - North Denes AirportSmall Airport
Green Lane Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hinderclay Meadows AirfieldSmall Airport
Horham AirstripSmall Airport
Horsey Island AirfieldSmall Airport
Kimberley Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Knettishall AirstripSmall Airport
Lamberhurst Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Laurel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lavenham AirstripSmall Airport
Little Haugh Hall Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Lodge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Long Stratton AirstripSmall Airport
Mendlesham AirstripSmall Airport
Milden AirstripSmall Airport
Monewden AirstripSmall Airport
Morley Saint Botolph Private AirstripSmall Airport
Nayland AirstripSmall Airport
Newton Hall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Norwood Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Nut Tree Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Old Buckenham AirfieldSmall Airport
Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Pentlow AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Felixstowe

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bent Hill Post Office
Felixstowe Post Office
Old Felixstowe Post Office
Trimley Post Office
Walton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Felixstowe

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethesda Baptist Church
Christ Church Felixstowe
Felixstowe United Reformed Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Maidstone Road Baptist Church
River of Life
Saint Peter and Saint Paul's
Seaton Road Methodist Church
St Andrew
St Edmund
St Ethelbert
St Felix Roman Catholic Church
St John The Baptist Church
St Nicholas
St Philip's Church
St. Martin's
St. Mary’s
The Salvation Army
Trimley Free Church
Trimley Methodist Church
Trinity Methodist Church

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Felixstowe

What is the population of Felixstowe?

Felixstowe has a population of 29,171 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4,447 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

Is Felixstowe expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,727, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $365,261 (30% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Felixstowe?

Felixstowe 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. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.0 inches.

How is the job market in Felixstowe?

Felixstowe has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $899. There are 2,655 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Felixstowe?

The median home value in Felixstowe is $365,261. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,168. The homeownership rate is 69.3%.

How are the schools in Felixstowe?

27.6% of adults in Felixstowe hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.5% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Felixstowe?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Felixstowe is 2.9% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 1.9% Asian. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability.

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