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Hornsea, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Hornsea is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 8,432. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
8,432 Population 6/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,746 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,746 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$278,074 home value, $1,194/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population8,432
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,746
Per Capita$47,746
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$278,074
Rent$1,194
Ownership73.5%
Housing Units3,373

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+47.7%

Community

Population8,432
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates53.9104°, -0.1681°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (635 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$47,746
Median Age49.3 years

About Hornsea

Hornsea is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 8,432. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Hornsea has a population of 8,432 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,392.6 square miles. The median age is 49.3 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (2.7%), with 1.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.4% of residents. 6.2% of the population are veterans. 5.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

8,432
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
49.3yrs
Median Age
27% above United Kingdom avg
1,392.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.4%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.6%

Social Characteristics

Hornsea vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Hornsea is $47,746, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,746 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $918, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 767 business establishments. 24.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hornsea vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$47,746
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,746
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)767

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.2%
Public Transit1.8%
Work from Home24.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Hornsea is $278,074, 1% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,194 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 73.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,373 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$278,074
1% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,194
3% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.5%
Owner-Occupied73.5%
Renter-Occupied26.5%
Housing Units3,373

Property Tax

Hornsea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area1,392.6 sq mi (3,606.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates53.9104°N, 0.1681°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 57 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 143 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 127 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 20 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 137 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 137 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 141 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 130 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 108 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 101 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 139 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 137 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 79 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 126 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 127 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 140 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 99 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 73 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 142 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Hornsea has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.6").

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30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10% below the national average of 33.7%. 47.7% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.5%
10% below United Kingdom avg
High School+47.7%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area1,392.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.2%
Public Transit1.8%
Work from Home24.7%

Schools in Hornsea

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hornsea School and Language College — — — —
Hornsea Burton Primary School — — — —
Hornsea Community Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Hornsea

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TruckStopRadio — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Scarborough community radio MP3 64 kbps
This is the Coast — MP3
107FM community MP3 128 kbps
Vixen 101 — MP3 128 kbps
Great Driffield Radio — MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Hornsea

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bayle Museum
Dinostar
Ferens Art Gallery
Hands on History Museum
Harbour Heritage Museum
Hedon Museum
Hornsea Museum
Hull and East Riding Museum
Hull Fishing Heritage Centre
Hull Maritime Museum
Hull people's memorial museum
Hull Streetlife Museum
North Frodingham Local History Museum
RAF Holmpton Bunker
Sutton and Wawne museum
Wilberforce House Museum
Withernsea Lighthouse Museum

Libraries in Hornsea

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anlaby Park Library0.0
Anlaby Park Library0.0
Avenues Library0.0
Bransholme Library0.0
Bridlington Central Library0.0
Brynmor Jones Library0.0
Carnegie Heritage Centre0.0
Children's library0.0
Children's library0.0
Cottingham Library0.0
Flamborough Library0.0
Fred Moore Library0.0
Gipsyville Library0.0
Gipsyville Library0.0
Goxhill Library0.0
Goxhill Library0.0
Greenwood Avenue Library0.0
Hedon Centre0.0
Hedon Centre0.0
Hornsea Library0.0
Hull Central Library0.0
Hull History Centre0.0
Ings Road Library0.0
Leven Library0.0
North Bridlington Library0.0
Western Library0.0
Western Library0.0
Withernsea Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hornsea

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Skirlington Sunday Market
Trinity Market

Restaurants in Hornsea

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chinese Lantern Restarant & Take Away
Cloud Nine
Four Centuries
Sullivans
The Green Owl

Cafes in Hornsea

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

10
Cafe Mellar
Conservatory II
Hornsea Hub Cafe
Huckleberry's
Mere Cafe
Port of Call
Sand's View Cafe
Sonali Spice
The Bay Tree Kitchen
The Lemon Tree

Monuments in Hornsea

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

End of Trans-Pennine Trail

Veterinaries in Hornsea

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Peel Vets Hornsea

Gas Stations in Hornsea

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tesco

Banks in Hornsea

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banking Hub

Golf Courses in Hornsea

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hornsea Golf Club

Breweries in Hornsea

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Aitcheson's Brewery
Aitcheson's Brewery
Atom Beers
Atom Beers
Belschnickel Brewery
Belschnickel Brewery
Great Newsome Brewery
Raven Hill Brewery
The Minerva
Yorkshire Brewhouse
Yorkshire Brewhouse

Stadiums & Teams in Hornsea

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hornsea

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Humberside AirportHUYMedium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
Acthorpe Top Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Ashley's Field Airstrip—Small Airport
Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield—Small Airport
Breighton Airfield—Small Airport
Bridlington Airfield—Small Airport
Brookfield Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Bucknall Airfield—Small Airport
Burton-Constable Airstrip—Small Airport
Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Cuxwold Airfield—Small Airport
Darlton Gliding Club—Small Airport
Eastfield Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Eddsfield Airfield—Small Airport
Forwood Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Full Sutton Airfield—Small Airport
Garton Field Airstrip—Small Airport
Grange Farm Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Grange Farm Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Grove Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Hall Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Haxey Airstrip—Small Airport
Headon Microlight Airfield—Small Airport
Hibaldstow Airfield—Small Airport
Hill Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Hollym Airfield—Small Airport
Hollym West Airfield—Small Airport
Howden Airstrip—Small Airport
Ings Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field—Small Airport
Lindens Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Little Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Low Moor Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Lower Park Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Melrose Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Moor Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Newgate Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Newton-on-Rawcliffe Airstrip—Small Airport
North Coates Airfield—Small Airport
North Fen Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
North Moor Aero Club Airfield—Small Airport
North Reston Hall Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Northfield Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Octon Airstrip—Small Airport
Pocklington Airfield—Small Airport
Sandtoft Airfield—Small Airport
Settrington Airstrip—Small Airport
Skegness (Ingoldmells) Aerodrome—Small Airport
South Cave / Mount Airy Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Hornsea

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
The Greenway Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hornsea

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hornsea Methodist Church
Sacred Heart Church Hornsea
St Giles, Goxhill
St Nicholas
United Reformed Church

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 Hornsea

What is the population of Hornsea?

Hornsea has a population of 8,432 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,392.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49.1% male.

Is Hornsea expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,746, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $278,074 (1% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,194 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hornsea?

Hornsea has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches.

How is the job market in Hornsea?

Hornsea has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 767 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hornsea?

The median home value in Hornsea is $278,074. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,194. The homeownership rate is 73.5%.

How are the schools in Hornsea?

30.5% of adults in Hornsea hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.7% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Hornsea?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hornsea is 2.7% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 1.3% Asian. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 6.2% of the population are military veterans. 5.4% of residents have a disability.

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