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Kessingland, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Kessingland is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,327. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,327 Population 6/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,727 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,727 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$365,261 home value, $1,168/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,327
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,727
Per Capita$46,727
Unemployment4.9%

Housing

C
Home Value$365,261
Rent$1,168
Ownership69.3%
Housing Units1,731

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+44.5%

Community

Population4,327
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates52.4199°, 1.7088°
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$46,727
Median Age49.7 years

About Kessingland

Kessingland is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,327. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 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.

Kessingland has a population of 4,327 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 719.8 square miles. The median age is 49.7 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.7% male. The city is predominantly White (2.9%), with 1.9% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.4% of residents. 5.5% of the population are veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

4,327
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
49.7yrs
Median Age
28% above United Kingdom avg
719.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Kessingland vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Kessingland is $46,727, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,727 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $899, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 394 business establishments. 26.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Kessingland vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$46,727
38% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$46,727
Avg Weekly Wage$899

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)394

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.2%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home26.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Kessingland is $365,261, 30% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,168 (0% below the national average of $1,163). 69.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,731 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$365,261
30% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,168
0% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.3%
Owner-Occupied69.3%
Renter-Occupied30.7%
Housing Units1,731

Property Tax

Kessingland 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 69 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

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area719.8 sq mi (1,864.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates52.4199°N, 1.7088°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 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 59 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 90 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 66 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 91 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 91 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 88 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 126 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 75 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 97 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 150 km
Jul 27, 1993 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands M3.5 145 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 97 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 88 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 122 km
Aug 12, 2005 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.4 118 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.3 118 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 125 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 39 km
Sep 6, 1993 35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom M3.0 47 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Kessingland has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.4").

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27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% below the national average of 33.7%. 44.5% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.6%
18% below United Kingdom avg
High School+44.5%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area719.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.2%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home26.1%

Schools in Kessingland

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Carlton Colville Primary School - - - -
The Old School - - - -
Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kessingland

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boot Boy Radio punk, reggae AAC+ 192 kbps
Hardrock Hell - MP3 192 kbps
BFBS Colchester - AAC+ 64 kbps
Park Radio community, diss MP3 96 kbps
East Point Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Heart Norfolk 102.4 commercial, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 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 Kessingland

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alfred Cory Museum
Anna Sewell House
Beccles and District Museum
Caister Lifeboat Visitors Centre
David Howkin's Charity Museum
Dunwich Museum
East Anglia Transport Museum
Elizabethan House
Halesworth Airfield Museum
Halesworth Museum
Holton Windmill
Long Shop Museum
Lowestoft Maritime Museum
Lowestoft Museum
Merchant's House
Row 111 House
Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum
Sailors' Reading Room
Saxmundham Museum
Southwold Museum
Southwold Railway Trust
Strumpshaw Steam Museum
The Tolhouse Gaol
Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre
Time & Tide Museum

Libraries in Kessingland

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
Leiston Library0.0
Loddon Library0.0
Lowestoft Library0.0
Oulton Broad Library0.0
Saxmundham Library0.0
Southwold Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kessingland

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Covered Market
Kessingland Car Boot
Old Print Works
Triangle Market

Restaurants in Kessingland

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pizza Hut
The Waterfront

Cafes in Kessingland

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Sweet Retreat Tearooms
The Shed Café

Zoos in Kessingland

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Africa Alive

Veterinaries in Kessingland

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coastline Veterinary Surgery
Three Rivers Veterinary Group

Gas Stations in Kessingland

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harvest Energy
Morrisons

Gyms in Kessingland

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adventure Island Play Park
Nirvana Fitness
The Gym

Breweries in Kessingland

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

Stadiums & Teams in Kessingland

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Airports Near Kessingland

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norwich AirportNWIMedium Airport
Beccles Airfield-Small Airport
Blue Tile Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bridge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Church Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clacton Airfield-Small Airport
Crowfield Airfield-Small Airport
Debach Airfield-Small Airport
Elmsett Airfield-Small Airport
Felthorpe Airfield-Small Airport
Fir Grove Airstrip-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
Horham Airstrip-Small Airport
Horsey Island Airfield-Small Airport
Ivy Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kimberley Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Laurel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lodge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Long Stratton Airstrip-Small Airport
Ludham Airfield-Small Airport
Mendlesham Airstrip-Small Airport
Monewden Airstrip-Small Airport
Morley Saint Botolph Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Northrepps Aerodrome-Small Airport
Norwood Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Nut Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Old Buckenham Airfield-Small Airport
Pond Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Priory Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Raydon Wings Glider Field-Small Airport
Seething Airfield-Small Airport
Swanton Morley Airfield-Small Airport
Tibenham Airfield-Small Airport
Topcroft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Weybourne Airstrip-Small Airport
Wolves Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodbridge Airfield-Small Airport
Wortham Airstrip-Small Airport
Yoxford Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kessingland

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kessingland Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kessingland

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity
Kessingland Methodist Church
Lowestoft Community Church
Lowestoft Community Church
Saint Edmund's Church
St Mary

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 Kessingland

What is the population of Kessingland?

Kessingland has a population of 4,327 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 719.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

Is Kessingland expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,727, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $365,261 (30% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kessingland?

Kessingland 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 Kessingland?

Kessingland has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $899. There are 394 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kessingland?

The median home value in Kessingland is $365,261. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,168. The homeownership rate is 69.3%.

How are the schools in Kessingland?

27.6% of adults in Kessingland hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.5% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Kessingland?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Kessingland is 2.9% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 1.9% Asian. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability.

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