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Helpston, United Kingdom
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Helpston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 981. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 981 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.6323°, -0.3468° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.2 inches (793 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.8 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,699 |
| Median Age | 36.6 years |
About Helpston
Helpston is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 981. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Helpston vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Helpston vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,699 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,699 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $860 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 89 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 48.5% |
| Public Transit | 4.7% |
| Work from Home | 24.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $295,020 |
| 5% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,117 |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 56.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.2% |
| Housing Units | 392 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 466.5 sq mi (1,208.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6323°N, 0.3468°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Helpston has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.2% |
| 22% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 41.6% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Total Area | 466.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 48.5% |
| Public Transit | 4.7% |
| Work from Home | 24.5% |
Schools in Helpston
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Clare Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Helpston
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam FM 97.2 | — | MP3 | |
| Bedford Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cambridge Radio | jazz, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 70s Rock | 70s rock, 70’s rock | MP3 | |
| Northants 1 | 00's, 10's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Bedford | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gabbie's Doo | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Black Cat Radio (US) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Beat Route Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Boomerang Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Heart Cambridge 103.0 | hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LoversRockRadio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Peterborough | charts, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rutland and Stamford Sound | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Newark | — | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Helpston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayscoughfee Hall Museum | ||||
| Baldocks Mill | ||||
| Chain Bridge Forge Museum | ||||
| Delaine Bus Museum | ||||
| Gordon Boswell Romany Museum | ||||
| Old Farm Equipment | ||||
| Oundle Museum | ||||
| Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Priest's House (National Trust) | ||||
| Spalding Gentlemans Society | ||||
| The Pinchbeck Engine Museum of Land Drainage | ||||
| Thorney Museum | ||||
| Whittlesey Museum |
Libraries in Helpston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crowland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deeping Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dogsthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eye Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hampton Library and Leisure Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Ketton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Orton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oundle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Peterborough Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinchbeck Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ryhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sawtry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spalding Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stamford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanground Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Cripps Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thrapston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Werrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whittlesey Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yaxley Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Helpston
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Market | |||||
| Red Lion Square | |||||
| Thrapston Livestock Market |
Cafes in Helpston
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Helpston
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Helpston
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Helpston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nene Valley Brewery | ||||
| Three Hills Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Helpston
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Helpston
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| Cranfield Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Nottingham City Airport | NQT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Barkston Heath | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Coningsby | QCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cranwell | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Waddington | WTN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | — | Medium Airport |
| (Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Acthorpe Top Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ashley's Field Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bakersfield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bedford Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Benington Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bernwood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Black Spring Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Boston Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bucknall Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Buttermilk Hall Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cardington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croft Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Dalkeith Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deenethorpe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Drayton Home Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Earwig Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| East Kirkby Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eastfield Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Easton Maudit Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Helpston
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Helpston Convenience Store |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Helpston
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Botolph |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Helpston?
Helpston has a population of 981 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 466.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
Is Helpston expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,699, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $295,020 (5% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Helpston?
Helpston 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 62°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Helpston?
The unemployment rate in Helpston is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $860. There are 89 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Helpston?
The median home value in Helpston is $295,020. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,117. The homeownership rate is 56.9%.
How are the schools in Helpston?
26.2% of adults in Helpston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.6% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Helpston?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Helpston is 17.8% White, 2.2% Black or African American, 17.8% Asian. 77.4% of residents speak only English at home. 4.0% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.