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).
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| Population | 29,171 |
| Population Density | 4,447 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.9638°, 1.3511° |
| 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 | 23.0 inches (583 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,727 |
| Median Age | 49.7 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Felixstowe vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Felixstowe vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,727 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,727 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $899 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,655 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 55.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |
Walkability
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
| Homeownership | 69.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.7% |
| Housing Units | 11,668 |
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,447/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9638°N, 1.3511°W |
| 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 | — | 105 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 96 km |
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").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.6% |
| 18% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 44.5% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 4,447/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 55.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |
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 | — | — | — | — |
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
| 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 | ||||
| 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldeburgh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broomhill 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 | |||||
| Leiston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Building | 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 Felixstowe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Restaurants in Felixstowe
16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Felixstowe
33 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Felixstowe
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Felixstowe
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Felixstowe
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Felixstowe
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Felixstowe
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Felixstowe
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Felixstowe
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Felixstowe
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Felixstowe
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Felixstowe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Felixstowe
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Norwich Airport | NWI | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Barling Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Beccles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bridge Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Church Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall 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 |
| Elmsett Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Felthorpe 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 |
| Green Lane Farm Airstrip | — | 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 |
| Newton Hall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Norwood Lodge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nut Tree Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Old Buckenham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pentlow Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Felixstowe
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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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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