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Hilgay, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Hilgay is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 874. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
874 Population 68/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
23.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,780 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,780 median income, 4.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$343,422 home value, $1,170/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population874
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 7%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,780
Per Capita$46,780
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

C+
Home Value$343,422
Rent$1,170
Ownership67.5%
Housing Units350

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+39.7%

Community

Population874
Population Density68 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates52.5597°, 0.3896°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.9 inches (607 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$46,780
Median Age47.5 years

About Hilgay

Hilgay is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 874. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 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 23.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Hilgay has a population of 874 with a density of 68 people per square mile, spread across 12.9 square miles. The median age is 47.5 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (6.8%), with 2.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.7% of residents. 5.6% of the population are veterans. 5.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

874
Total Population
68
People / sq mi
47.5yrs
Median Age
22% above United Kingdom avg
12.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.7%
19% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 6.3%

Social Characteristics

Hilgay vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Hilgay is $46,780, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,780 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $900, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 80 business establishments. 20.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hilgay vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$46,780
38% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$46,780
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)80

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit2.1%
Work from Home20.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Hilgay is $343,422, 22% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,170 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 67.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 350 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$343,422
22% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,170
1% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.5%
Owner-Occupied67.5%
Renter-Occupied32.5%
Housing Units350

Property Tax

Hilgay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates52.5597°N, 0.3896°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 9, 2018.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 106 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 37 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 138 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 90 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 132 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 139 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 139 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 109 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 141 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 77 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 134 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 150 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 131 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 122 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 78 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 37 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 91 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 56 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 139 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Hilgay has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.5").

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23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31% below the national average of 33.7%. 39.7% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.3%
31% below United Kingdom avg
High School+39.7%
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density68/sq mi
Total Area12.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit2.1%
Work from Home20.5%

Schools in Hilgay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hilgay Riverside Academy
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Radio Stations near Hilgay

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cam FM 97.2 MP3
BIG BARN RADIO pop MP3 128 kbps
Cambridge Radio jazz, pop MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - Love songs love songs MP3
Hospital Radio Colchester MP3
Heart Cambridge 103.0 hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
LoversRockRadio MP3 192 kbps
Radio West Norfolk MP3 160 kbps
KL1 Radio 60s to 90s MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Hilgay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1930s fen dwelling
Adams Heritage Centre
Brandon Heritage Centre
Discover Downham Heritage
Ely Museum
Fenland And West Norfolk Aviation Museum
Mildenhall Museum
Narborough Museum & Heritage Centre
North Runcton Art Gallery Museum
Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum
Peckover House & Gardens
Prickwillow Museum
RAF Witchford Display of Memorabilia
St George's Guildhall
Stories of Lynn
Stretham Old Engine
The Lynn Museum
The Stained Glass Museum
True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Museum
Wisbech & Fenland Museum

Libraries in Hilgay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brandon Library0.0
Downham Market Library0.0
Ely Library0.0
Gaywood Library0.0
Haddenham Library0.0
King's Lynn Library0.0
Lakenheath Library0.0
Liberty Library0.0
Littleport Library0.0
Marham Community Library0.0
Mildenhall Library0.0
RAF Mildenhall Library0.0
Soham Library0.0
Wisbech Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hilgay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Downham Market
Ely Markets
Market Hill
Wisbech Market Place

Golf Courses in Hilgay

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ryston Park Golf Club

Breweries in Hilgay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Anchor Brewery
Cambridge Brewery
Downham Cider and Tap Room
Hereward Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Hilgay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hilgay

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
RAF ConingsbyQCYMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
Wattisham AirfieldMedium Airport
(Duplicete)East Kirkby AirfieldSmall Airport
Andrewsfield AerodromeSmall Airport
Armshold Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ashley's Field AirstripSmall Airport
Audley End AirfieldSmall Airport
Barnfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Benington AirfieldSmall Airport
Blooms Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blue Tile Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Boston AerodromeSmall Airport
Boughton North AirfieldSmall Airport
Brickwall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Broadmarsh Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brooklands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brown Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bucknall AirfieldSmall Airport
Burnham AirstripSmall Airport
Bury Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chatteris AirfieldSmall Airport
Clees Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Coldharbour Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cottered AirstripSmall Airport
Cowbit AirstripSmall Airport
Croft AirstripSmall Airport
Crosbie Field ULSmall Airport
Crowfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Crowland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Decoy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Duxford AerodromeSmall Airport
Earls Colne AirfieldSmall Airport
East Kirkby AirfieldSmall Airport
East Winch AirstripSmall Airport
Elmsett AirfieldSmall Airport
Exning AirstripSmall Airport
Fen End Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fenland AirfieldSmall Airport
Fowlmere AirfieldSmall Airport
Foxburrow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Furze Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Gransden Lodge AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hilgay

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Hilgay Methodist Chapel
Saint Mark

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 Hilgay

What is the population of Hilgay?

Hilgay has a population of 874 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 12.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Hilgay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,780, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $343,422 (22% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hilgay?

Hilgay 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 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches.

How is the job market in Hilgay?

Hilgay has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $900. There are 80 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hilgay?

The median home value in Hilgay is $343,422. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,170. The homeownership rate is 67.5%.

How are the schools in Hilgay?

23.3% of adults in Hilgay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.7% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Hilgay?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hilgay is 6.8% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 2.3% Asian. 93.7% of residents speak only English at home. 5.6% of the population are military veterans. 5.9% of residents have a disability.

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