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Necton, United Kingdom
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Necton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,798. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Necton
Necton is a village situated on a turning off the A47 main road between Swaffham and East Dereham in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England. As at the 2001 census it had a population of 1,865 residents and an area of 15.48 km2 (5.98 sq mi), increasing to a population of 1,923 at the 2011 census. It has a number of facilities including a primary school, playing field, social club, pub, post office a shop, a butcher's and an Asda Express fuel station at the top of the village along the A47.
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| Population | 1,798 |
| Population Density | 301 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.6499°, 0.7754° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.2 inches (895 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.2 inches (6 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $43,687 |
| Median Age | 46.8 years |
About Necton
Necton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,798. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Necton vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Necton vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $43,687 |
| 42% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,687 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $840 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 164 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 59.7% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 21.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $345,878 |
| 23% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,092 |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 67.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.3% |
| Housing Units | 719 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6499°N, 0.7754°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in |
Necton has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.1% |
| 31% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 40.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 301/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 59.7% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 21.9% |
Schools in Necton
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Necton Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Necton
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| BIG BARN RADIO | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - Love songs | love songs | MP3 | |
| Hospital Radio Colchester | - | MP3 | |
| Hospital Radio Norwich | classical, comedy | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio West Norfolk | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| KL1 Radio | 60s to 90s | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Necton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life | ||||
| Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum | ||||
| Brandon Heritage Centre | ||||
| Charles Burrell Museum | ||||
| Dad's Army Museum | ||||
| Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History | ||||
| Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse | ||||
| Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre | ||||
| In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine | ||||
| Mid-Norfolk Railway Museum Room | ||||
| Museum 4 Watton | ||||
| Narborough Museum & Heritage Centre | ||||
| Shirehall Museum and Abbey Grounds | ||||
| St Seraphim's Icon and Railway Heritage Museum | ||||
| Swaffham Heritage | ||||
| The House of Correction |
Libraries in Necton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attleborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brandon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dereham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccles School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fakenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marham Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swaffham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thetford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Watton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Necton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attleborough Market | |||||
| Cherry Tree Car Boot | |||||
| Market Hill | |||||
| Snetterton Sunday Market | |||||
| Swaffham Market | |||||
| Thetford Market | |||||
| Watton Country Market |
Hotels in Necton
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Necton
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Necton
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Necton
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Necton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceni Brewery | ||||
| Steam-Shed Brewing |
Airports Near Necton
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | 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 |
| Ashley's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | - | 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 |
| Chatteris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Church Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eastfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Felthorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowlmere Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Foxburrow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Massingham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Green Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gunton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hinderclay Meadows Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Holly Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Horham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ivy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jubilee Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Necton
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Necton Post Office | |
| North Pickenham Mobile Post Office Service |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Necton
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| All Saints | |
| Saint Andrew | |
| Saint Andrew | |
| Saint Andrew's Church | |
| Saint Mary |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Necton
What is the population of Necton?
Necton has a population of 1,798 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 301 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.
Is Necton expensive to live in?
The median household income is $43,687, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $345,878 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,092 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Necton?
Necton 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 62°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Necton?
Necton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $840. There are 164 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Necton?
The median home value in Necton is $345,878. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,092. The homeownership rate is 67.8%.
How are the schools in Necton?
23.1% of adults in Necton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Necton?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Necton is 7.7% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 93.3% of residents speak only English at home. 6.4% of the population are military veterans. 5.5% of residents have a disability.