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Harwich, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Harwich is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 20,723. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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C+Community
| Population | 20,723 |
| Population Density | 154 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.9419°, 1.2844° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.4 inches (570 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $50,545 |
| Median Age | 50.8 years |
About Harwich
Harwich is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 20,723. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Harwich vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Harwich vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,545 |
| 33% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,545 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $972 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,886 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.6% |
| Public Transit | 3.1% |
| Work from Home | 22.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $343,310 |
| 22% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,264 |
| 9% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 72.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.1% |
| Housing Units | 8,289 |
Property Tax
Climate in Harwich
Harwich 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 | 49.9°F |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 134.9 sq mi (349.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9419°N, 1.2844°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 | - | 104 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 94 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Harwich has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.9% |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 35.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 154/sq mi |
| Total Area | 134.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.6% |
| Public Transit | 3.1% |
| Work from Home | 22.9% |
Schools in Harwich
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Harwich
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Big L 1 | 80's, hits 70's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| FunkURadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BFBS Colchester | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Alpha Wave Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Park Radio | community, diss | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FUNKERFM | world music | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Harwich
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 493rd Bomb Group Museum | ||||
| Bawdsey Transmitter Block Radar Museum | ||||
| Bentwaters Cold War Museum | ||||
| Christchurch Mansion | ||||
| Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum | ||||
| Felixstowe Museum | ||||
| Ha’penny Pier & Visitors Centre | ||||
| Harwich Museum | ||||
| Harwich Railway and Shipping Museum | ||||
| HMS Ganges Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Art School | ||||
| Ipswich Maritime Trust Window Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Transport Museum | ||||
| Landguard Fort | ||||
| Lifeboat Museum | ||||
| Manningtree Museum | ||||
| Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum | ||||
| Orford Museum | ||||
| St Osyth Museum | ||||
| Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum | ||||
| Suffolk Punch Trust | ||||
| The Hold | ||||
| Walton Maritime Museum | ||||
| Wolsey Art Gallery | ||||
| Woodbridge Museum | ||||
| Woodbridge Tide Mill |
Libraries in Harwich
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Capel St Mary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chantry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clacton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County library Ipswich | 0.0 | |||||
| Felixstowe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Frinton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gainsborough Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jaywick Library Access Point | 0.0 | |||||
| Kesgrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Manningtree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Needham Market Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosehill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Clacton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wickham Market Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodbridge Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Harwich
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe Sunday Market | |||||
| Great Eastern Square | |||||
| Kingsway Plaza | |||||
| Late Riser Car Boot | |||||
| Microshops Ipswich | |||||
| Plough Corner Car Boot | |||||
| St. Osyth Beach Sunday Market | |||||
| Weeley Car Boot |
Hotels in Harwich
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Harwich
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Harwich
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Harwich
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Harwich
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Harwich
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarbank Brewery | ||||
| Calvors Brewery | ||||
| Dove Street Brewery | ||||
| Mr Bees Brewery | ||||
| Old Felixstowe Brewing Co. | ||||
| St Jude's Brewery | ||||
| The Butley Brewhouse | ||||
| Uffa Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Harwich
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Harwich
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beccles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | 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 |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Great Yarmouth - North Denes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hinderclay Meadows Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Horham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kimberley Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Knettishall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Laurel Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lavenham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Haugh Hall Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Long Stratton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mendlesham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Milden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Monewden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Morley Saint Botolph Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nayland Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newton Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Norwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nut Tree Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Harwich
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Harwich Convenience Store |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Harwich
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint Nicholas Church | |
| The Salvation Army - Harwich |
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What is the population of Harwich?
Harwich has a population of 20,723 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 154 people per square mile, spread across 134.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.8% female and 48.2% male.
Is Harwich expensive to live in?
The median household income is $50,545, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $343,310 (22% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,264 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Harwich?
Harwich has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches.
How is the job market in Harwich?
The unemployment rate in Harwich is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $972. There are 1,886 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Harwich?
The median home value in Harwich is $343,310. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,264. The homeownership rate is 72.0%.
How are the schools in Harwich?
19.9% of adults in Harwich hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Harwich?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Harwich is 2.3% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.7% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 5.1% of the population are military veterans. 7.8% of residents have a disability.