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Hopton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Hopton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,626. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,626 Population 1,210/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Hopton

Hopton-on-Sea was a railway station serving the village of Hopton-on-Sea, in Norfolk, England. It was a stop on the Norfolk and Suffolk Joint Railway line between Yarmouth Beach and Lowestoft. It opened in 1903 and closed in 1970.

People

Population2,626
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,210/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units1,050

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population2,626
Population Density1,210 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates52.5333°, 1.7333°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation35.5 inches (902 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Hopton

Hopton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,626. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Hopton has a population of 2,626 with a density of 1,210 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,626
Total Population
1,210
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Hopton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Hopton is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 239 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hopton vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)239

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Hopton is $249,800, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,050 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,800
11% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units1,050

Property Tax

Hopton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density1,210/sq mi
Coordinates52.5333°N, 1.7333°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 6, 2015.

Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 63 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 55 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 77 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 102 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 79 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 101 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 64 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 138 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 84 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 86 km
Jul 27, 1993 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands M3.5 137 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 125 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 77 km
Aug 12, 2005 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.4 106 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 120 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.3 106 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 147 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 47 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 88 km
Sep 6, 1993 35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom M3.0 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Hopton has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.4").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,210/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Hopton

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hopton Church of England Primary Academy
Somerleyton Primary School
Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Radio Stations near Hopton

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boot Boy Radio punk, reggae AAC+ 192 kbps
Hardrock Hell MP3 192 kbps
East Point Radio MP3 128 kbps
Heart Norfolk 102.4 commercial, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Future Radio alternative, community MP3 128 kbps
Amber Radio (Norwich)128k AAC AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Hopton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alfred Cory Museum
Anna Sewell House
Beccles and District Museum
Caister Lifeboat Visitors Centre
David Howkin's Charity Museum
East Anglia Transport Museum
Elizabethan House
Halesworth Airfield Museum
Halesworth Museum
Holton Windmill
Lowestoft Maritime Museum
Lowestoft Museum
Merchant's House
Museum of the Broads
Row 111 House
Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum
Sailors' Reading Room
Southwold Museum
Southwold Railway Trust
Sutton Corn Mill
The Tolhouse Gaol
Time & Tide Museum
Toad Hole Cottage
Waxham Great Barn

Libraries in Hopton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acle Library0.0
Beccles Library0.0
Bradwell Community Library0.0
Caister Library0.0
Get Free Books0.0
Gorleston Library0.0
Great Yarmouth Library0.0
Halesworth Library0.0
Kessingland Library0.0
Lowestoft Library0.0
Martham Library0.0
Oulton Broad Library0.0
Southwold Library0.0
Stalham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hopton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Covered Market
Kessingland Car Boot
Old Print Works
Triangle Market

Hotels in Hopton

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Potter's Leisure Resort

Restaurants in Hopton

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rosewood Restaurant
The Black Rock Grill
The Windmill
Waterside Coast

Cafes in Hopton

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gail's Coffee Rush @ the Farm

Theatres in Hopton

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle Theatre
Sealion Show

Theme Parks in Hopton

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pleasurewood Hills

Dentists in Hopton

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Smile Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Hopton

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pleasurewood Hills
Somerleyton

Gas Stations in Hopton

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda Express Petrol

Gyms in Hopton

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gunton Hall Salon Spa & Gym

Golf Courses in Hopton

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gorleston Golf Club
Hopton Holiday Village Par 3
Potters Resort Pitch & Putt

Breweries in Hopton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beccles Brew Co.
Green Jack Brewery
Hektor's Brewery
Hektor's Brewery
Humpty Dumpty Brewery
Lacons Brewery
The People's Brewery
Trinity Ales Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Hopton

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Airports Near Hopton

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norwich AirportNWIMedium Airport
Beccles AirfieldSmall Airport
Blue Tile Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bridge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Church Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Clacton AirfieldSmall Airport
Crowfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Debach AirfieldSmall Airport
Felthorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Fir Grove AirstripSmall Airport
Great Oakley AirfieldSmall Airport
Great Yarmouth - North Denes AirportSmall Airport
Green Lane Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Gunton Park AirstripSmall Airport
Horham AirstripSmall Airport
Horsey Island AirfieldSmall Airport
Ivy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kimberley Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Laurel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lodge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Long Stratton AirstripSmall Airport
Ludham AirfieldSmall Airport
Mendlesham AirstripSmall Airport
Monewden AirstripSmall Airport
Morley Saint Botolph Private AirstripSmall Airport
Northrepps AerodromeSmall Airport
Norwood Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Nut Tree Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Old Buckenham AirfieldSmall Airport
Pond Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Priory Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Raydon Wings Glider FieldSmall Airport
Seething AirfieldSmall Airport
Tibenham AirfieldSmall Airport
Topcroft Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Weybourne AirstripSmall Airport
Wolves Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Woodbridge AirfieldSmall Airport
Wortham AirstripSmall Airport
Yoxford AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hopton

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hopton Post Office
Somerleyton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hopton

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Corton Methodist Church
Saint Margaret
Saint Mary, Blundeston
Saint Mary, Somerleyton
St Bartholomew, Corton
St John the Baptist, Lound, Suffolk
St Mary, Ashby

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 Hopton

What is the population of Hopton?

Hopton has a population of 2,626 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,210 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Hopton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Hopton?

Hopton 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 63°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hopton?

Hopton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 239 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hopton?

The median home value in Hopton is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Hopton?

50.0% of adults in Hopton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Hopton?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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