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Hethersett, United Kingdom
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Hethersett is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,520. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hethersett
Hethersett is a village and electoral ward in the county of Norfolk, England, about 6 miles (10 km) south-west of Norwich. It covers an area of 4.22 sq mi (10.9 km2) and had a population of 5,441 in 2,321 households at the 2001 census, increasing to 5,691 at the 2011 census. In 2013 Hethersett became the first village or town in the United Kingdom to receive a Prime Minister's Big Society Award for its outstanding contribution to the Olympic legacy and sport and fitness in general.
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| Population | 5,520 |
| Population Density | 1,311 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.5976°, 1.1736° |
| 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 | 35.2 inches (895 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.2 inches (6 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $50,086 |
| Median Age | 46.4 years |
About Hethersett
Hethersett is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,520. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 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 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hethersett vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Hethersett 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) | 502 |
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 | 2,208 |
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 | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,311/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.5976°N, 1.1736°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) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in |
Hethersett has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") 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 | 1,311/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.9% |
| Work from Home | 31.5% |
Schools in Hethersett
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silfield Oak Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Browick Road Primary and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Wymondham High Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Robert Kett Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hethersett Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Hethersett VC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Little Melton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Barford Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Hethersett Woodside Primary and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hethersett
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Hardrock Hell | - | MP3 192 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 Hethersett
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 453rd Bomb Group Museum | ||||
| Aylsham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Barton House Railway | ||||
| Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum | ||||
| City of Norwich Aviation Museum | ||||
| Diss Museum | ||||
| Dragon Hall | ||||
| Forncett Steam Museum | ||||
| King George's Hall & Museum | ||||
| Mid-Norfolk Railway Museum Room | ||||
| Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell | ||||
| Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum | ||||
| Norfolk Motorcycle Museum | ||||
| Norfolk Tank Museum | ||||
| Norwich Castle Museum | ||||
| Strangers' Hall | ||||
| The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum | ||||
| The South Asia Collection | ||||
| USAAF Station 146 Seething | ||||
| Wymondham Heritage Museum |
Libraries in Hethersett
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Air Division Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Attleborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aylsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Childrens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Costessey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dereham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Diss Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earlham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccles School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Express Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harleston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hellesdon High Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hellesdon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hethersett Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Stratton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mile Cross Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Walsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plumstead Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poringland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reepham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sprowston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Williams Way Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taverham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuckswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UEA Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Earlham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wroxham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wymondham Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hethersett
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arminghall Carboot | |||||
| Attleborough Market | |||||
| Banham Car Boot | |||||
| Norwich Market | |||||
| Snetterton Sunday Market | |||||
| St Ssaviour's Yard | |||||
| The Late One - Car Boot Sale |
Hotels in Hethersett
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hethersett
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hethersett
14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Hethersett
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hethersett
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hethersett
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hethersett
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hethersett
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hethersett
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hethersett
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hethersett
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hethersett
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hethersett
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Day Brewing Co. | ||||
| The Brewery Tap | ||||
| Wolf Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Hethersett
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Hethersett
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 |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Beccles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall 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 |
| 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 |
| East Winch Airstrip | - | 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 |
Post Offices in Hethersett
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hethersett Post Office | |
| Rustens Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hethersett
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| All Saints Church | |
| Catholic Parish Church of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury | |
| Fairland United Reformed Church | |
| Hethersett Baptist Church | |
| Hethersett Masjid | |
| Hope Community Church | |
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Methodist Church | |
| Saint Botolph | |
| Saint Mary | |
| Saint Mary's Church | |
| Saint Peter | |
| Saint Peter and Saint Paul | |
| Saint Remigius | |
| Wymondham Abbey | |
| Wymondham Baptist Church | |
| Wymondham Methodist Church |
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What is the population of Hethersett?
Hethersett has a population of 5,520 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,311 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 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 Hethersett 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 Hethersett?
Hethersett 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 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hethersett?
Hethersett 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 502 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hethersett?
The median home value in Hethersett is $410,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,252. The homeownership rate is 74.4%.
How are the schools in Hethersett?
32.0% of adults in Hethersett 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 Hethersett?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Hethersett 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.