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Long Melford, United Kingdom
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Long Melford is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,898. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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| Population | 2,898 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.0748°, 0.7164° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.4 inches (823 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.8 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $43,058 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Long Melford
Long Melford is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,898. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Long Melford vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Long Melford vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $43,058 |
| 43% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,058 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $828 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 264 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 30.7% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $421,316 |
| 49% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,076 |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 71.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.2% |
| Housing Units | 1,159 |
Property Tax
Climate in Long Melford
Long Melford has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 627 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 299.0 sq mi (774.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.0748°N, 0.7164°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | — | 132 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Long Melford has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.5% |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 46.8% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Total Area | 299.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 30.7% |
Schools in Long Melford
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Melford CofE Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Long Melford
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| BBC Essex | — | UNKNOWN | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) | 70's, 80's | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FunkURadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Colchester | — | MP3 | |
| HearMe - Love songs | love songs | MP3 | |
| Radio Caroline North | — | AAC+ 52 kbps | |
| Alpha Wave Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Retro Mix Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FUNKERFM | world music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| City Sound | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Chelmsford Community Radio | independent | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Phoenix FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kori The Pom Radio | drum & bass, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GlitterBeam Italia | lgbt, lgbtqia+ | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Long Melford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderford Water Mill | ||||
| Boxted Airfield Museum | ||||
| Braintree Museum | ||||
| Coggeshall Museum | ||||
| Colchester Castle | ||||
| Colne Valley Railway | ||||
| Earls Colne Heritage Museum | ||||
| East Anglian Railway Museum | ||||
| Flitch Way Railway Carriage Museum | ||||
| Gainsborough's House | ||||
| Greene King Brewery Visitor Centre | ||||
| Guildhall of Corpus Christi | ||||
| Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6 | ||||
| Hollytrees Museum | ||||
| Little Hall | ||||
| Moyse's Hall Museum | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Restoration Shed | ||||
| Ridgewell Airfield Museum | ||||
| Roman Circus Visitor Centre | ||||
| Sudbury Heritage Centre and Museum | ||||
| Suffolk Regiment Museum | ||||
| The Ancient House Museum | ||||
| Warner Textile Archive | ||||
| West Stow Anglo-Saxon Museum | ||||
| Woolpit & District Museum |
Libraries in Long Melford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Sloman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Braintree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bury St Edmunds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clare Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coggeshall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earls Colne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elmswell Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenstead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hadleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halstead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ixworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kelvedon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lavenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Melford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prettygate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sible Hedingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Silver End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sudbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thurston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wivenhoe Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Long Melford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coggeshall Market | |||||
| Farmers' Market | |||||
| Woolpit Sunday Market |
Hotels in Long Melford
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Long Melford
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Long Melford
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Long Melford
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Long Melford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artefact Brewery | ||||
| Bartrams Brewery | ||||
| Biochemist Bbrewery | ||||
| Brewshed | ||||
| Courtyard Brewery | ||||
| De Vossen Brewery | ||||
| Drinkstone Ales | ||||
| Felstar Brewery | ||||
| King's Head Brewery | ||||
| Little Earth Project | ||||
| Mauldons | ||||
| Munson's Brewery | ||||
| Nethergate Brewery | ||||
| Other Monkey Brewing | ||||
| Pumphouse Brewery | ||||
| Red Fox Brewery | ||||
| Roughacre Brewery | ||||
| Shalford Brewery | ||||
| Viaduct Brewhouse |
Stadiums & Teams in Long Melford
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Long Melford
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Norwich Airport | NWI | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Marham | KNF | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | — | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Felthorpe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fenland Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fowlmere Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Foxburrow Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gerpins Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great Massingham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Long Melford
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Long Melford Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Long Melford
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Open Road |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Long Melford
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Borley Church | |
| Holy Trinity, Long Melford | |
| Liston Church | |
| St Catherine | |
| St Peter and Saint Paul, Foxearth |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Long Melford?
Long Melford has a population of 2,898 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 299.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.
Is Long Melford expensive to live in?
The median household income is $43,058, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $421,316 (49% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,076 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Long Melford?
Long Melford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Long Melford?
Long Melford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $828. There are 264 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Long Melford?
The median home value in Long Melford is $421,316. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,076. The homeownership rate is 71.8%.
How are the schools in Long Melford?
29.5% of adults in Long Melford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.8% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Long Melford?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Long Melford is 2.9% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 5.0% of the population are military veterans. 4.4% of residents have a disability.