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Methwold, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Methwold is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 914. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 914 |
| Population Density | 48 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.5233°, 0.5540° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.1 inches (638 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,780 |
| Median Age | 47.5 years |
About Methwold
Methwold is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 914. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Methwold vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Methwold vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,780 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,780 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $900 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 83 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 2.1% |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |
Walkability
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
| Homeownership | 67.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.5% |
| Housing Units | 366 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 19.0 sq mi (49.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.5233°N, 0.5540°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Methwold has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.3% |
| 31% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 39.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Total Area | 19.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 2.1% |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |
Schools in Methwold
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceni Academy Methwold | — | — | — | — |
| Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Methwold
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 Methwold
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Heritage Centre | ||||
| Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life | ||||
| Brandon Heritage Centre | ||||
| Charles Burrell Museum | ||||
| Dad's Army Museum | ||||
| Discover Downham Heritage | ||||
| Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre | ||||
| In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine | ||||
| Mildenhall Museum | ||||
| Narborough Museum & Heritage Centre | ||||
| North Runcton Art Gallery Museum | ||||
| Prickwillow Museum | ||||
| St George's Guildhall | ||||
| Stories of Lynn | ||||
| Swaffham Heritage | ||||
| The Lynn Museum | ||||
| True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum | ||||
| West Stow Anglo-Saxon Museum |
Libraries in Methwold
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Downham Market Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gaywood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| King's Lynn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lakenheath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Liberty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Littleport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marham Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mildenhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RAF Mildenhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Soham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swaffham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thetford Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Methwold
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Market | |||||
| Market Hill | |||||
| Swaffham Market | |||||
| Thetford Market |
Zoos in Methwold
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Methwold
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Brewery | ||||
| Biochemist Bbrewery | ||||
| Brewshed | ||||
| Dojima Sake Brewery | ||||
| Downham Cider and Tap Room | ||||
| Elveden Brewery | ||||
| Iceni Brewery | ||||
| Steam-Shed Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Methwold
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Methwold
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| Norwich Airport | NWI | Medium Airport |
| RAF Coningsby | QCY | 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 |
| (Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ashley's Field Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Benington Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Boston Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Burnham 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 |
| Cottered Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croft Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | — | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Kirkby Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | — | 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 |
Post Offices in Methwold
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Methwold Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Methwold
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint George's Church |
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What is the population of Methwold?
Methwold has a population of 914 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 19.0 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 Methwold 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 Methwold?
Methwold has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.1 inches.
How is the job market in Methwold?
Methwold 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 83 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Methwold?
The median home value in Methwold is $343,422. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,170. The homeownership rate is 67.5%.
How are the schools in Methwold?
23.3% of adults in Methwold 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 Methwold?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Methwold 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.