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Heckington, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Heckington is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,823. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,823 Population 10/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,377 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,377 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$298,458 home value, $1,184/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population3,823
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,377
Per Capita$47,377
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$298,458
Rent$1,184
Ownership73.8%
Housing Units1,529

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+49.9%

Community

Population3,823
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates52.9818°, -0.2990°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (941 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.4 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$47,377
Median Age46.1 years

About Heckington

Heckington is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,823. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Heckington has a population of 3,823 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 398.2 square miles. The median age is 46.1 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly White (2.8%), with 1.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.5% of residents. 10.2% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 4.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

3,823
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
46.1yrs
Median Age
19% above United Kingdom avg
398.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Heckington vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Heckington is $47,377, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,377 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $911, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 348 business establishments. 27.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Heckington vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$47,377
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,377
Avg Weekly Wage$911

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)348

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.9%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home27.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Heckington is $298,458, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,184 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 73.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,529 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$298,458
6% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,184
2% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.8%
Owner-Occupied73.8%
Renter-Occupied26.2%
Housing Units1,529

Property Tax

Climate in Heckington

Heckington has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 613 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.2°C / 40°F 1.5° / 7° 49.9
Feb 4.9°C / 41°F 1.8° / 7.9° 38.1
Mar 6.6°C / 44°F 3.2° / 10.1° 36.4
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 4.8° / 13.7° 43.3
May 12°C / 54°F 7.6° / 16.4° 48.3
Jun 15°C / 59°F 10.8° / 19.3° 56.3
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 12.7° / 22.1° 59.6
Aug 17.1°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.6° 57.0
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 10.1° / 18.9° 53.8
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 7.7° / 14.7° 60.3
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 4.4° / 10.5° 58.4
Dec 5.4°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8.2° 51.2
Heckington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area398.2 sq mi (1,031.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates52.9818°N, 0.2990°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 47 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 135 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 102 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 139 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 40 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 93 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 128 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 118 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 137 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 40 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 126 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 140 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 60 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 135 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 149 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 41 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 108 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 130 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 66 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Heckington has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11% below the national average of 33.7%. 49.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.9%
11% below United Kingdom avg
High School+49.9%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density10/sq mi
Total Area398.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.9%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home27.1%

Schools in Heckington

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School
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Radio Stations near Heckington

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boomerang Radio MP3
Magna Radio classic hits, hits MP3
Lincs Sound 00s, 10s UNKNOWN
Heart Peterborough charts, pop MP3 128 kbps
Rutland and Stamford Sound MP3
Magna Mix classic hits, hits MP3
Heckington Living Community Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Heckington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ayscoughfee Hall Museum
Baldocks Mill
BBMF Visitor Centre
Chadwick Centre
Chain Bridge Forge Museum
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre
Delaine Bus Museum
Gordon Boswell Romany Museum
Lincoln Museum
Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre
Mrs Smith's Cottage
North Ings Farm Museum
RAF Waddington Heritage Centre
Sector Operations Room Museum
Sleaford Museum
Spalding Gentlemans Society
Tattershall Castle
The Bubblecar Museum
The Cottage Museum
The Pinchbeck Engine Museum of Land Drainage
Thorpe Camp

Libraries in Heckington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bourne Library0.0
Bracebridge Heath Community Library0.0
Community Access Centre and Library0.0
Donington Library0.0
Great Central Warehouse Library0.0
Horncastle Library0.0
Kirton Library0.0
Lincoln Central Library0.0
Pinchbeck Library0.0
Post Office and Library0.0
Ruskington Library0.0
Sleaford Library0.0
Spalding Library0.0
Woodhall Spa Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Heckington

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bourne Market
Cornhill Market

Cafes in Heckington

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Church Street Cafe
Garwick Cafe
The Miller's House

Train Stations in Heckington

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heckington

Breweries in Heckington

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
8 Sail Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Heckington

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Heckington

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Humberside AirportHUYMedium Airport
RAF Barkston HeathMedium Airport
RAF ConingsbyQCYMedium Airport
RAF CranwellMedium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
RAF WitteringMedium Airport
(Duplicete)East Kirkby AirfieldSmall Airport
Acthorpe Top Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ashley's Field AirstripSmall Airport
Bakersfield AirstripSmall Airport
Bankwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Barnfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Beeches Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Black Spring Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blackmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Boston AerodromeSmall Airport
Brookfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brooklands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bucknall AirfieldSmall Airport
Cadwell Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Caunton AirfieldSmall Airport
Chatteris AirfieldSmall Airport
Coldharbour Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cowbit AirstripSmall Airport
Croft AirstripSmall Airport
Crowland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Cuxwold AirfieldSmall Airport
Dalkeith Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Darlton Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Decoy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Deenethorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Drayton Home Farm AirstripSmall Airport
East Kirkby AirfieldSmall Airport
Eastfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Exning AirstripSmall Airport
Fen End Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fenland AirfieldSmall Airport
Finningley Village AirstripSmall Airport
Forwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Furze Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grange Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Grange Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Griffin's Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hanbeck Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Haxey AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Heckington

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Heckington Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Heckington

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Heckington Methodist Church
Heckington Wesleyan Reform Chapel
St. Andrew
St. John the Baptist

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 Heckington

What is the population of Heckington?

Heckington has a population of 3,823 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 398.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Heckington expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,377, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $298,458 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,184 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Heckington?

Heckington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Heckington?

Heckington has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $911. There are 348 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Heckington?

The median home value in Heckington is $298,458. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,184. The homeownership rate is 73.8%.

How are the schools in Heckington?

29.9% of adults in Heckington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Heckington?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Heckington is 2.8% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.3% Asian. 97.5% of residents speak only English at home. 10.2% of the population are military veterans. 4.9% of residents have a disability.

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