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Fordham, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Fordham is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,712. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 2,712 |
| Population Density | 331 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.3113°, 0.3906° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.4 inches (595 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $52,659 |
| Median Age | 43.8 years |
About Fordham
Fordham is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,712. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Fordham vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Fordham vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $52,659 |
| 30% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,659 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,013 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 247 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.9% |
| Public Transit | 2.8% |
| Work from Home | 34.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $440,693 |
| 56% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,316 |
| 13% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 69.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,085 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.3113°N, 0.3906°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Fordham has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.0% |
| 4% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 51.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.9% |
| Public Transit | 2.8% |
| Work from Home | 34.9% |
Schools in Fordham
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Fordham
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam FM 97.2 | - | MP3 | |
| BIG BARN RADIO | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cambridge Radio | jazz, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - Love songs | love songs | MP3 | |
| Hospital Radio Colchester | - | MP3 | |
| Heart Cambridge 103.0 | hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LoversRockRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio West Norfolk | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| KL1 Radio | 60s to 90s | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Fordham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s fen dwelling | ||||
| Adams Heritage Centre | ||||
| Anglesey Abbey | ||||
| Bottisham Airfield Museum | ||||
| Brandon Heritage Centre | ||||
| Burwell Museum | ||||
| Cambridge Museum of Technology | ||||
| Challis House | ||||
| Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum | ||||
| Ely Museum | ||||
| Haverhill and District Local History Centre | ||||
| Mildenhall Museum | ||||
| National Horse Racing Museum | ||||
| Palace House: National Horseracing Museum | ||||
| Prickwillow Museum | ||||
| RAF Witchford Display of Memorabilia | ||||
| Stretham Old Engine | ||||
| The Ancient House Museum | ||||
| The Centre for Computing History | ||||
| The Stained Glass Museum | ||||
| Waterbeach Military Heritage Museum | ||||
| West Stow Anglo-Saxon Museum |
Libraries in Fordham
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brandon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cherry Hinton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clare Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ely Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haddenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haverhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lakenheath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Liberty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Littleport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mildenhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newmarket Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RAF Mildenhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rock Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sawston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Soham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swifts Library & Meeting Room | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Fordham
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ely Markets | |||||
| Food Park | |||||
| Market Hill | |||||
| Newmarket Market |
Restaurants in Fordham
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Fordham
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Fordham
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Fordham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemist Bbrewery | ||||
| Calverley's Brewery | ||||
| Cambridge Brewery | ||||
| Cambridge Moonshine | ||||
| Dojima Sake Brewery | ||||
| Hereward Brewery | ||||
| Milton Brewery | ||||
| Munson's Brewery | ||||
| Roughacre Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Fordham
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Fordham
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Ski & Board Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Fordham
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Marham | KNF | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Benington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boston Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Burnham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coleman Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Dysons Osiers Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elstree Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fenland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fowlmere Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Foxburrow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Fordham
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fordham Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fordham
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Congregational Church | |
| Saint Margaret, Chippenham | |
| St Peter & St Mary Magdalene | |
| Wesleyan Chapel |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Fordham?
Fordham has a population of 2,712 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 331 people per square mile, spread across 8.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.
Is Fordham expensive to live in?
The median household income is $52,659, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $440,693 (56% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,316 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Fordham?
Fordham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°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 23.4 inches.
How is the job market in Fordham?
Fordham has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,013. There are 247 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Fordham?
The median home value in Fordham is $440,693. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,316. The homeownership rate is 69.5%.
How are the schools in Fordham?
35.0% of adults in Fordham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 51.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Fordham?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Fordham is 7.6% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 2.6% Asian. 94% of residents speak only English at home. 4.2% of the population are military veterans. 4.1% of residents have a disability.