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Foulsham, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Foulsham is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,021. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,021 Population 543/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
26.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,508 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,508 median income, 3.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$410,310 home value, $1,213/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Foulsham

Foulsham

Foulsham is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is 7.40 miles (11.91 km) north-east of Dereham and 16 miles (26 km) north-west of Norwich.

People

Population1,021
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density543/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,508
Per Capita$48,508
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

D
Home Value$410,310
Rent$1,213
Ownership78.0%
Housing Units408

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain26.1 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+45.6%

Community

Population1,021
Population Density543 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates52.7818°, 1.0105°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation26.1 inches (662 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$48,508
Median Age48.2 years

About Foulsham

Foulsham is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,021. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Foulsham has a population of 1,021 with a density of 543 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age is 48.2 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (2.7%), with 1.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.5% of residents. 5.6% of the population are veterans. 4.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,021
Total Population
543
People / sq mi
48.2yrs
Median Age
24% above United Kingdom avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.5%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Foulsham vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Foulsham is $48,508, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,508 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $933, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 93 business establishments. 30.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Foulsham vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,508
35% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,508
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)93

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.7%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home30.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Foulsham is $410,310, 46% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,213 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 78.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 408 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$410,310
46% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,213
4% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.0%
Owner-Occupied78.0%
Renter-Occupied22.0%
Housing Units408

Property Tax

Foulsham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density543/sq mi
Coordinates52.7818°N, 1.0105°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.68"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 9, 2018.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 113 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 46 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 126 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 85 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 89 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 129 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 148 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 63 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 139 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 116 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 86 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 83 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 105 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 143 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 118 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 86 km
Aug 12, 2005 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.4 110 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 47 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.3 121 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in

Foulsham has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (1.7").

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27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19% below the national average of 33.7%. 45.6% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.4%
19% below United Kingdom avg
High School+45.6%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density543/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.7%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home30.3%

Schools in Foulsham

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Foulsham Primary School Academy
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Radio Stations near Foulsham

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hardrock Hell MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Colchester MP3
Hospital Radio Norwich classical, comedy MP3 96 kbps
Future Radio alternative, community MP3 128 kbps
Amber Radio (Norwich)128k AAC AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Foulsham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aylsham Heritage Centre
Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum
Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History
Fishermen's Lifeboat Museum
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse
Holkham Stories Experience
Langham Dome
Mid-Norfolk Railway Museum Room
Museum 4 Watton
Peter Coke Shell Gallery
Sheringham Museum at The Mo
Shirehall Museum and Abbey Grounds
St Seraphim's Icon and Railway Heritage Museum
The House of Correction
The Muckleburgh Military Collection
The Shell Museum
William Marriott Museum
Wymondham Heritage Museum

Libraries in Foulsham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aylsham Library0.0
Costessey Library0.0
Dereham Library0.0
Fakenham Library0.0
Hellesdon High Library0.0
Hethersett Library0.0
Hingham Library0.0
Holt Library0.0
Library0.0
Reepham Library0.0
Sheringham Library0.0
Taverham Library0.0
UEA Library0.0
Watton Library0.0
Wells Library0.0
West Earlham Library0.0
Wymondham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Foulsham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cherry Tree Car Boot
Watton Country Market

Cafes in Foulsham

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Algy's Farm Shop
Junction 21 Tea Room

Breweries in Foulsham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
All Day Brewing Co.
Wolf Brewery

Airports Near Foulsham

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norwich AirportNWIMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
Wattisham AirfieldMedium Airport
Ashley's Field AirstripSmall Airport
Beccles AirfieldSmall Airport
Blue Tile Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Boughton North AirfieldSmall Airport
Brickwall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bridge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Broadmarsh Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brown Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Burnham AirstripSmall Airport
Church Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crowfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Debach AirfieldSmall Airport
East Winch AirstripSmall Airport
Elmsett AirfieldSmall Airport
Exning AirstripSmall Airport
Felthorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Fir Grove AirstripSmall Airport
Foxburrow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Great Ashfield AirstripSmall Airport
Great Friars Thornes Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Great Massingham AirfieldSmall Airport
Great Yarmouth - North Denes AirportSmall Airport
Green Lane Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Gunton Park AirstripSmall Airport
Hall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hinderclay Meadows AirfieldSmall Airport
Holly Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Horham AirstripSmall Airport
Ivy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kimberley Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Kingfisher's Bridge AirstripSmall Airport
Knettishall AirstripSmall Airport
Langham AirstripSmall Airport
Langmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lark Engine Farmhouse AirstripSmall Airport
Laurel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lavenham AirstripSmall Airport
Little Haugh Hall Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Little Snoring AirfieldSmall Airport
Long Stratton AirstripSmall Airport
Ludham AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Foulsham

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bintree Post Office
Foulsham Post Office
Guist Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Foulsham

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptist Church
Holy Innocents Church
Saint Andrew's Church
Saint Andrews
Saint Nicholas
Saint Swithin

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 Foulsham

What is the population of Foulsham?

Foulsham has a population of 1,021 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 543 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Foulsham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,508, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $410,310 (46% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,213 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Foulsham?

Foulsham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.1 inches.

How is the job market in Foulsham?

Foulsham has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $933. There are 93 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Foulsham?

The median home value in Foulsham is $410,310. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,213. The homeownership rate is 78.0%.

How are the schools in Foulsham?

27.4% of adults in Foulsham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 45.6% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Foulsham?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Foulsham is 2.7% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 1.8% Asian. 97.5% of residents speak only English at home. 5.6% of the population are military veterans. 4.6% of residents have a disability.

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