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Hockwold cum Wilton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Hockwold cum Wilton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,195. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,195 Population 100/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
24.3 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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About Hockwold cum Wilton

Hockwold cum Wilton

Hockwold cum Wilton is a civil parish and village in the English county of Norfolk.

People

Population1,195
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density100/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 Units478

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)

Education

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

Community

Population1,195
Population Density100 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates52.4638°, 0.5461°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (618 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$46,780
Median Age47.5 years

About Hockwold cum Wilton

Hockwold cum Wilton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,195. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Hockwold cum Wilton has a population of 1,195 with a density of 100 people per square mile, spread across 12.0 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

1,195
Total Population
100
People / sq mi
47.5yrs
Median Age
22% above United Kingdom avg
12.0mi²
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

Hockwold cum Wilton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Hockwold cum Wilton 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 109 business establishments. 20.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hockwold cum Wilton 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)109

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Hockwold cum Wilton 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 478 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 Units478

Property Tax

Hockwold cum Wilton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area12.0 sq mi (31.1 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates52.4638°N, 0.5461°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 22, 2015.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 120 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 23 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 135 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 126 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 104 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 142 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 148 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 110 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 126 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 90 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 143 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 129 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 130 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 137 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 91 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 150 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 93 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 44 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 69 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Hockwold cum Wilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") 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 Density100/sq mi
Total Area12.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Hockwold cum Wilton

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Iceni Primary Academy
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Radio Stations near Hockwold cum Wilton

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
The Mix Radio 80s 1980s, 80s MP3 256 kbps
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 Hockwold cum Wilton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adams Heritage Centre
Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
Brandon Heritage Centre
Burwell Museum
Charles Burrell Museum
Dad's Army Museum
Discover Downham Heritage
Greene King Brewery Visitor Centre
Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre
In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine
Mildenhall Museum
Moyse's Hall Museum
Narborough Museum & Heritage Centre
National Horse Racing Museum
Palace House: National Horseracing Museum
Prickwillow Museum
Suffolk Regiment Museum
Swaffham Heritage
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Museum

Libraries in Hockwold cum Wilton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brandon Library0.0
Burwell Library0.0
Bury St Edmunds Library0.0
Downham Market Library0.0
Lakenheath Library0.0
Liberty Library0.0
Littleport Library0.0
Marham Community Library0.0
Mildenhall Library0.0
Newmarket Library0.0
RAF Mildenhall Library0.0
Soham Library0.0
Swaffham Library0.0
Thetford Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hockwold cum Wilton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Downham Market
Market Hill
Newmarket Market
Swaffham Market
Thetford Market

Cafes in Hockwold cum Wilton

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bloomsberries Farm Cafe

Train Stations in Hockwold cum Wilton

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lakenheath

Gas Stations in Hockwold cum Wilton

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #1808902518

Breweries in Hockwold cum Wilton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bartrams Brewery
Biochemist Bbrewery
Brewshed
Dojima Sake Brewery
Downham Cider and Tap Room
Elveden Brewery
Iceni Brewery
Munson's Brewery
Steam-Shed Brewing

Airports Near Hockwold cum Wilton

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
Norwich AirportNWIMedium 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
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
Brown Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Burnham AirstripSmall Airport
Bury Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chatteris AirfieldSmall Airport
Clacton 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
Debach AirfieldSmall Airport
Duxford AerodromeSmall Airport
Earls Colne AirfieldSmall Airport
East Kirkby AirfieldSmall Airport
East Winch AirstripSmall Airport
Elmsett AirfieldSmall Airport
Exning AirstripSmall Airport
Felthorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Fen End Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fenland AirfieldSmall Airport
Fir Grove AirstripSmall Airport
Fowlmere AirfieldSmall Airport
Foxburrow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Gransden Lodge AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hockwold cum Wilton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hockwold Village Stores

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hockwold cum Wilton

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hockwold Methodist Church
Saint James'

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 Hockwold cum Wilton

What is the population of Hockwold cum Wilton?

Hockwold cum Wilton has a population of 1,195 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 12.0 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 Hockwold cum Wilton 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 Hockwold cum Wilton?

Hockwold cum Wilton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches.

How is the job market in Hockwold cum Wilton?

Hockwold cum Wilton 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 109 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hockwold cum Wilton?

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

How are the schools in Hockwold cum Wilton?

23.3% of adults in Hockwold cum Wilton 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 Hockwold cum Wilton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hockwold cum Wilton 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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