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Heddon on the Wall, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Heddon on the Wall is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,318. Elevation: 433 ft (132 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,318 Population 1/sq mi density
433 ft Elevation 132 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,906 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,906 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$258,854 home value, $1,198/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,318
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,906
Per Capita$47,906
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

B+
Home Value$258,854
Rent$1,198
Ownership65.7%
Housing Units527

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation433 ft (132 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+48.5%

Community

Population1,318
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Coordinates54.9969°, -1.7939°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (691 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$47,906
Median Age48.7 years

About Heddon on the Wall

Heddon on the Wall is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,318. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Heddon on the Wall has a population of 1,318 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,241.6 square miles. The median age is 48.7 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (1.5%), with 1.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.5% of residents. 5.8% of the population are veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,318
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
48.7yrs
Median Age
25% above United Kingdom avg
2,241.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.5%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.5%

Social Characteristics

Heddon on the Wall vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Heddon on the Wall is $47,906, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,906 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $921, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 120 business establishments. 27.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Heddon on the Wall vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$47,906
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,906
Avg Weekly Wage$921

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)120

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.1%
Public Transit3.4%
Work from Home27.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Heddon on the Wall is $258,854, 8% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,198 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 65.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 527 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$258,854
8% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,198
3% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.7%
Owner-Occupied65.7%
Renter-Occupied34.3%
Housing Units527

Property Tax

Heddon on the Wall experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Area2,241.6 sq mi (5,805.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates54.9969°N, 1.7939°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 121 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 93 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 112 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 141 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 118 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 55 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 70 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
July 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in

Heddon on the Wall has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.8").

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30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9% below the national average of 33.7%. 48.5% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.7%
9% below United Kingdom avg
High School+48.5%
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area2,241.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.1%
Public Transit3.4%
Work from Home27.3%

Schools in Heddon on the Wall

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Heddon on the Wall

17 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Heddon on the Wall

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beamish Museum
Bowes Railway
Centre for Life
Charge!
Cherryburn - Thomas Bewick Museum
Corstopitum Visitor's Centre
Discovery Museum
Durham Cathedral Museum
Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop
George Stephenson's Birthplace
Great North Museum: Hancock
Mining Institute
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
Newburn Hall Motor Museum
Newcastle Castle
Northumberland Museum and Archives
Oriental Museum
Path Head Watermill
Railway Museum
The Black Gate
The Story
Tithe Barn

Libraries in Heddon on the Wall

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annfield Plain Library0.0
Archives and Special Collections Library0.0
Barker Research Library0.0
Bedlington Library and Community Hub0.0
Bedlington Station Library0.0
Bill Bryson Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Bishop Cosin's Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Brandon Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chester-le-Street Library0.0
Chopwell Library0.0
City Library0.0
Consett Library0.0
Corbridge Library0.0
Cramlington Library0.0
Crawcrook Library0.0
Denton Burn Library0.0
Dinnington Library0.0
Durham Clayport Library0.0
East End Library0.0
East End Library And Customer Hub0.0
Fawdon Community Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Forest Hall Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gosforth Library, Learning Centre And Customer Information Zone0.0
High Heaton Library0.0
Jesmond Library0.0
John Wille Sams Centre0.0
John Wille Sams Centre0.0
Lanchester Library0.0
Langley Park Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Lit & Phil0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Low Fell Library0.0
Lowe Library0.0
Multilingual Library0.0
Newburn Library0.0
Newburn Library0.0
Newcastle College Library0.0
Newton Hall Library0.0
Northumbria University Library0.0
Oxford Centre0.0
Palace Green Library0.0
Pelaw Library0.0
Pelton Library0.0
Philip Robinson Library0.0
Rowlands Gill Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
South Moor Library0.0
Spetchells Centre0.0
St John's College Learning Resource Centre0.0
The Old Library0.0
Ushaw Library0.0
Victor Watts Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Wideopen Library0.0
Wylam Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Heddon on the Wall

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Durham Indoor Market
Grainger Market
Jesmond Food Market
Jesmond Food Market
Newcastle Farmers' Market
Newcastle Farmers' Market
Quayside Market
Quayside Market

Hotels in Heddon on the Wall

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Close House

Monuments in Heddon on the Wall

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tidal limit marker stone 1783

Gas Stations in Heddon on the Wall

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Golf Courses in Heddon on the Wall

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Close House Hotel & Golf Club
Ryton Golf Club
Tyneside Golf Club

Breweries in Heddon on the Wall

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Anarchy Brewery and Taproom
Big Lamp Brewery
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Firebrick Brewers
Hill Island Brewery
Two By Two Brewing
Two By Two Brewing
Tyne Bank Brewery
Wylam Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Heddon on the Wall

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Heddon on the Wall

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF Leeming—Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield—Small Airport
Bywell Airfield—Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL—Small Airport
Charlton Mires Airstrip—Small Airport
Charterhall Airfield—Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field—Small Airport
Druridge Bay Airstrip—Small Airport
Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Eshott Airfield—Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip—Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip—Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield—Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip—Small Airport
Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Milfield Glider Field—Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield—Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Spite Hall Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL—Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Woodhouse Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Yearby Airstrip—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Heddon on the Wall

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blaydon Primary Care Centre
Community Diagnostic Clinic
Geoffrey Rhodes Centre
NumiScan
Optimax
Peak Health Therapies
The Cradlewell Clinic
The Dow clinic
The Harley Medical Group
Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre
Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group
Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry
Whickham Chiropractic clinic
Winlaton Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Heddon on the Wall

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Heddon Methodist Church
St Andrew'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 Heddon on the Wall

What is the population of Heddon on the Wall?

Heddon on the Wall has a population of 1,318 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,241.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.9% male.

Is Heddon on the Wall expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,906, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $258,854 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,198 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Heddon on the Wall?

Heddon on the Wall has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.

How is the job market in Heddon on the Wall?

The unemployment rate in Heddon on the Wall is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $921. There are 120 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Heddon on the Wall?

The median home value in Heddon on the Wall is $258,854. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,198. The homeownership rate is 65.7%.

How are the schools in Heddon on the Wall?

30.7% of adults in Heddon on the Wall hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.5% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Heddon on the Wall?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Heddon on the Wall is 1.5% White, 1.2% Asian. 98.5% of residents speak only English at home. 5.8% of the population are military veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability.

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