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Greatham, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Greatham is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 939. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
939 Population 21/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
27.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$40,476 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,476 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$178,097 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population939
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,476
Per Capita$40,476
Unemployment7.4%

Housing

A
Home Value$178,097
Rent$1,012
Ownership58.8%
Housing Units376

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+43.3%

Community

Population939
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates54.6418°, -1.2381°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.8 inches (706 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$40,476
Median Age42.5 years

About Greatham

Greatham is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 939. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Greatham has a population of 939 with a density of 21 people per square mile, spread across 44.8 square miles. The median age is 42.5 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.6% female and 48.4% male. The city is predominantly Asian (2.2%), with 1.8% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.7% of residents. 5.1% of the population are veterans. 8.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

939
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
42.5yrs
Median Age
9% above United Kingdom avg
44.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.7%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.3%

Social Characteristics

Greatham vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Greatham is $40,476, which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,476. The average weekly wage is $778, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 85 business establishments. 17.4% of workers work from home.

Income: Greatham vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$40,476
46% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$40,476
Avg Weekly Wage$778

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)85

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone59.5%
Public Transit4.1%
Work from Home17.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Greatham is $178,097, 37% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 58.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 376 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$178,097
37% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership58.8%
Owner-Occupied58.8%
Renter-Occupied41.2%
Housing Units376

Property Tax

Greatham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area44.8 sq mi (116.1 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates54.6418°N, 1.2381°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 150 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 144 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 127 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 143 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 127 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 139 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 59 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 143 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 130 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 143 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 130 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 131 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 144 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 89 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom M3.0 124 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 107 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 146 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 143 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 10 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Greatham has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.7").

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24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26% below the national average of 33.7%. 43.3% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.8%
26% below United Kingdom avg
High School+43.3%
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density21/sq mi
Total Area44.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone59.5%
Public Transit4.1%
Work from Home17.4%

Schools in Greatham

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Golden Flatts Primary School
Fens Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Manor Community Academy
Bewley Primary School
Greatham CofE Primary School
Catcote Futures
Eskdale Academy
Rossmere Academy
Grange Primary School
Hartlepool Free School
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Radio Stations near Greatham

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution MP3 192 kbps
Aycliffe Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Spark FM MP3 320 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Zetland FM pop MP3 128 kbps
CVFM MP3 320 kbps
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio AAC 48 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Amazing Radio electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hartlepool MP3 64 kbps
Amazing Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stitch hospital radio MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Kearney FM community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
Frisk Radio AAC
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Radio Northumberland MP3 128 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Greatham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum
Dorman Museum
East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre
Heugh Battery Museum
Kirkleatham Museum
Museum of Hartlepool
Platform Arts
Preston Park Museum
Ryhope Engines Museum
Sir James Knott Lifeboat Museum
Tocketts Watermill
Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre
Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre
Winkies Castle
Zetland Lifeboat Museum

Libraries in Greatham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acklam Branch Library0.0
Billingham Library0.0
Blackhall Library0.0
Easington Colliery Library0.0
Easington Lane Library0.0
Fairfield Library0.0
Great Ayton Discovery Centre and Tourist Information Centre0.0
Grove Hill Library0.0
Guisborough Library0.0
Hartlepool Central Library0.0
Hetton Centre Library0.0
Horden Library0.0
Houghton-le-Spring Library And Learning Centre0.0
Marske Library0.0
Middlesbrough Central Library0.0
Norton Library0.0
Ormesby Library0.0
Peterlee Library0.0
Redcar Central0.0
Seaham Library0.0
Sedgefield Library0.0
Stockton Central Library0.0
The Globe Community Library0.0
Thornaby Central Library0.0
Thornaby Library0.0
Thornley Library0.0
Throston Grange Library0.0
Wynyard Road Library0.0
Yarm Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Greatham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
2nd-Hand Central
Billingham Market
North Ormesby Market
Seaham Car Boot Sale
Stockton Flea Market

Restaurants in Greatham

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golden Garden
The Toby

Clinics in Greatham

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HCRG Care Group Sexual Health

Dentists in Greatham

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Care
Hartlepool Dental & Implant Centre

Train Stations in Greatham

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seaton Carew

Gas Stations in Greatham

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jet

Golf Courses in Greatham

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hartlepool Power Station Golf Course
Seaton Carew Golf Club

Breweries in Greatham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Guisborough Brewery
Hopper House Brew Farm
Wainstones Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Greatham

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Greatham

49 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF LeemingMedium Airport
RAF TopcliffeMedium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Athey's Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagby Thirsk AirfieldSmall Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite AirfieldSmall Airport
Boon Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bywell AirfieldSmall Airport
Causey Park Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Croft Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Currock Hill Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dishforth Village AirfieldSmall Airport
Druridge Bay AirstripSmall Airport
Elvington AirfieldSmall Airport
Eshott AirfieldSmall Airport
Ewesley AirstripSmall Airport
Felixkirk AirstripSmall Airport
Fishburn AirfieldSmall Airport
Full Sutton AirfieldSmall Airport
Gilrudding Grange AirstripSmall Airport
Greenhills Farm AirstripSmall Airport
High Flats Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hutton Grange Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ings Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lodge Field House AirstripSmall Airport
Low Moor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lower Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Moor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Newgate Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Newton-on-Rawcliffe AirstripSmall Airport
North Rigton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Peterlee AirfieldSmall Airport
Pocklington AirfieldSmall Airport
Ravensworth Private AirstripSmall Airport
Rufforth East AirfieldSmall Airport
Rufforth West AirfieldSmall Airport
Selby House Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Settrington AirstripSmall Airport
Spite Hall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Staindrop Private AirstripSmall Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Throstle Nest Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Wathstones Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Wombleton AirfieldSmall Airport
Woodhouse Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Yearby AirstripSmall Airport
Yorkshire Gliding ClubSmall Airport

Post Offices in Greatham

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Greatham Post Office
Seaton Carew Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Greatham

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Greatham Hospital Chapel
Owton Manor Baptist Church
Saint James the Apostle
Saint John the Baptist
Saint Patrick's Church
St Luke's Church

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 Greatham

What is the population of Greatham?

Greatham has a population of 939 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 44.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.6% female and 48.4% male.

Is Greatham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $40,476, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $178,097 (37% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Greatham?

Greatham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches.

How is the job market in Greatham?

The unemployment rate in Greatham is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $778. There are 85 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Greatham?

The median home value in Greatham is $178,097. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 58.8%.

How are the schools in Greatham?

24.8% of adults in Greatham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.3% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Greatham?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Greatham is 1.8% White, 2.2% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 5.1% of the population are military veterans. 8.0% of residents have a disability.

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