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Glemsford, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Glemsford is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,382. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Glemsford
Glemsford is a village and civil parish in the Babergh district in Suffolk, England, near the town of Sudbury. Glemsford is located near the River Glem and the River Stour also flows nearby. Glemsford is surrounded by arable farmland and is not far from historic Suffolk villages such as Lavenham and Long Melford. In 2021 it had a population of 3693.
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| Population | 3,382 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.1035°, 0.6691° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.4 inches (823 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.8 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $43,058 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Glemsford
Glemsford is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,382. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Glemsford vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Glemsford vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $43,058 |
| 43% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,058 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $828 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 308 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 30.7% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $421,316 |
| 49% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,076 |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 71.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.2% |
| Housing Units | 1,353 |
Property Tax
Climate in Glemsford
Glemsford 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 | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 299.0 sq mi (774.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.1035°N, 0.6691°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 | - | 136 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 118 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Glemsford has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.5% |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 46.8% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Total Area | 299.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 30.7% |
Schools in Glemsford
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glemsford Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Glemsford
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) | 70's, 80's | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FunkURadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Colchester | - | MP3 | |
| HearMe - Love songs | love songs | MP3 | |
| Alpha Wave Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline North | - | AAC+ 52 kbps | |
| City Sound | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FUNKERFM | world music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Chelmsford Community Radio | independent | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Phoenix FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Glemsford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderford Water Mill | ||||
| Braintree Museum | ||||
| Coggeshall Museum | ||||
| Colchester Castle | ||||
| Colne Valley Railway | ||||
| Earls Colne Heritage Museum | ||||
| East Anglian Railway Museum | ||||
| Flitch Way Railway Carriage Museum | ||||
| Gainsborough's House | ||||
| Great Bardfield Cottage Museum | ||||
| Greene King Brewery Visitor Centre | ||||
| Guildhall of Corpus Christi | ||||
| Haverhill and District Local History Centre | ||||
| Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6 | ||||
| Hollytrees Museum | ||||
| Little Hall | ||||
| Mildenhall Museum | ||||
| Moyse's Hall Museum | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Restoration Shed | ||||
| Ridgewell Airfield Museum | ||||
| Roman Circus Visitor Centre | ||||
| Sudbury Heritage Centre and Museum | ||||
| Suffolk Regiment Museum | ||||
| The Ancient House Museum | ||||
| Warner Textile Archive | ||||
| West Stow Anglo-Saxon Museum | ||||
| Woolpit & District Museum |
Libraries in Glemsford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bury St Edmunds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clare Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coggeshall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earls Colne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elmswell Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halstead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haverhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ixworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lavenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Melford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mildenhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prettygate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sible Hedingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sudbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thurston Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Glemsford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coggeshall Market | |||||
| Farmers' Market | |||||
| Woolpit Sunday Market |
Breweries in Glemsford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artefact Brewery | ||||
| Bartrams Brewery | ||||
| Biochemist Bbrewery | ||||
| Brewshed | ||||
| Courtyard Brewery | ||||
| De Vossen Brewery | ||||
| Drinkstone Ales | ||||
| Felstar Brewery | ||||
| King's Head Brewery | ||||
| Little Earth Project | ||||
| Mauldons | ||||
| Munson's Brewery | ||||
| Nethergate Brewery | ||||
| Other Monkey Brewing | ||||
| Pumphouse Brewery | ||||
| Red Fox Brewery | ||||
| Roughacre Brewery | ||||
| Shalford Brewery | ||||
| Viaduct Brewhouse |
Stadiums & Teams in Glemsford
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Glemsford
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Norwich Airport | NWI | 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 |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm 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 |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Felthorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fenland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowlmere Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Foxburrow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gerpins Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Massingham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Glemsford
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Open Road |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Glemsford
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Holy Trinity, Boxted | |
| St James | |
| St Margaret | |
| St Mary the Virgin |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Glemsford?
Glemsford has a population of 3,382 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 299.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.
Is Glemsford expensive to live in?
The median household income is $43,058, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $421,316 (49% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,076 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Glemsford?
Glemsford 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 Glemsford?
Glemsford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $828. There are 308 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Glemsford?
The median home value in Glemsford is $421,316. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,076. The homeownership rate is 71.8%.
How are the schools in Glemsford?
29.5% of adults in Glemsford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.8% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Glemsford?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Glemsford is 2.9% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 5.0% of the population are military veterans. 4.4% of residents have a disability.