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Harleston, United Kingdom
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Harleston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,458. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Harleston
Harleston is a town in the civil parish of Redenhall with Harleston, in the South Norfolk district, in the county of Norfolk, England. It is 90 miles (140 km) from Norwich. In 2018, it had an estimated population of 5,067, and is known for being the birthplace of Literary modernism. Harleston is on the Norfolk/Surrey border, close to the River Waveney. Harleston has two markets every Wednesday.
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| Population | 4,458 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.4030°, 1.2966° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.5 inches (902 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.0 inches (5 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $50,086 |
| Median Age | 46.4 years |
About Harleston
Harleston is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,458. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Harleston vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Harleston vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,086 |
| 33% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,086 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $963 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 406 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.9% |
| Work from Home | 31.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $410,600 |
| 46% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,252 |
| 8% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 74.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.6% |
| Housing Units | 1,783 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 449.9 sq mi (1,165.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4030°N, 1.2966°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 | — | 145 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in |
Harleston has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.0% |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Total Area | 449.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.9% |
| Work from Home | 31.5% |
Schools in Harleston
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harleston Sancroft Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Alburgh with Denton Church of England Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Mendham Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Harleston
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Boot Boy Radio | punk, reggae | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| FunkURadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hardrock Hell | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BFBS Colchester | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Alpha Wave Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Park Radio | community, diss | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FUNKERFM | world music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| East Point Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart Norfolk 102.4 | commercial, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 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 Harleston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 453rd Bomb Group Museum | ||||
| 95th Bomb Group Memorial Hospital | ||||
| 95th Bomb Group Red Feather Club | ||||
| Bungay Museum | ||||
| Diss Museum | ||||
| Dragon Hall | ||||
| Forncett Steam Museum | ||||
| Halesworth Airfield Museum | ||||
| Halesworth Museum | ||||
| Holton Windmill | ||||
| King George's Hall & Museum | ||||
| Laxfield Museum | ||||
| Mid Suffolk Light Railway | ||||
| Mid Suffolk Light Railway Museum | ||||
| Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell | ||||
| Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum | ||||
| Norfolk Tank Museum | ||||
| Norwich Castle Museum | ||||
| Parham Airfield Museum | ||||
| Saxmundham Museum | ||||
| Strangers' Hall | ||||
| Strumpshaw Steam Museum | ||||
| The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum | ||||
| The South Asia Collection | ||||
| USAAF Station 146 Seething | ||||
| Wymondham Heritage Museum |
Libraries in Harleston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Air Division Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blofield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brundall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bungay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Childrens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Costessey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Diss Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earlham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Express Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eye Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Framlingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halesworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harleston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hethersett Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Loddon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Stratton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mile Cross Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plumstead Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poringland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saxmundham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Williams Way Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stradbroke Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuckswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UEA Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Earlham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wymondham Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Harleston
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arminghall Carboot | |||||
| Framlingham Market | |||||
| Norwich Market | |||||
| Old Print Works | |||||
| St Ssaviour's Yard |
Hotels in Harleston
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Harleston
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Harleston
10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Harleston
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Harleston
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Harleston
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Harleston
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Harleston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruha Brewery | ||||
| Calvors Brewery | ||||
| Earl Soham & Cliff Quay Brewery | ||||
| Earl Soham Brewery | ||||
| Shortts Farm Brewery | ||||
| Stow Fen Brewery | ||||
| The Brewery Tap | ||||
| Wolf Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Harleston
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Harleston
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Airport | NWI | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Marham | KNF | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Beccles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bridge Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Burnham 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 |
| Foxburrow 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 |
| Great Yarmouth - North Denes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Green Lane Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gunton Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hinderclay Meadows Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Holly Hill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Horham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ivy Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kimberley Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Knettishall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langmoor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lavenham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Little Haugh Hall Private Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Little Snoring Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Long Stratton Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ludham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Harleston
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Harleston Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Harleston
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| All Saints, Mendham | |
| Catholic Chapel of Saint Thomas More | |
| Harleston Methodist Church | |
| Harleston United Reformed Church | |
| Saint Andrew | |
| Saint John the Baptist Church | |
| Saint Margaret's Church | |
| Saint Mary | |
| Saint Mary, Homersfield | |
| Saint Peter's Church | |
| Wortwell URC |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Harleston?
Harleston has a population of 4,458 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 449.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.
Is Harleston expensive to live in?
The median household income is $50,086, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $410,600 (46% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,252 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Harleston?
Harleston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Harleston?
Harleston has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $963. There are 406 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Harleston?
The median home value in Harleston is $410,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,252. The homeownership rate is 74.4%.
How are the schools in Harleston?
32.0% of adults in Harleston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Harleston?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Harleston is 3.6% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 2.5% Asian. 96.8% of residents speak only English at home. 4.8% of the population are military veterans. 4.3% of residents have a disability.