Needham Market, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Needham Market is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,745. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Needham Market
Needham Market is a historic market town in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, set in the Gipping Valley. Nearby villages include Barking, Darmsden, Badley and Creeting St Mary. The town is located on the south and west side of the A14 trunk road, between Ipswich to the south and Stowmarket to the north; it is also sited on the Great Eastern Main Line, with the Needham Lake and the River Gipping being just east of the railway station. As of the 2021–2022 United Kingdom censuses, the town had a population of 4,700 residents. The town of Needham, Massachusetts, was named after Needham Market.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,745 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.1555°, 1.0516° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.4 inches (822 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.1 inches (5 cm) |
About Needham Market
Needham Market is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,745. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 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 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Needham Market
Needham Market 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 | 52.2°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 395.4 sq mi (1,024.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.1555°N, 1.0516°E |
| 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 | - | 131 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 118 km |
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) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Needham Market has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.4").
Schools in Needham Market
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosmere Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Creeting St Mary Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Needham Market
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Big L 1 | 80's, hits 70's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hardrock Hell | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| FunkURadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| BFBS Colchester | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Alpha Wave Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline North | - | AAC+ 52 kbps | |
| Park Radio | community, diss | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FUNKERFM | world music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | - | MP3 256 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 Needham Market
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 493rd Bomb Group Museum | ||||
| 95th Bomb Group Memorial Hospital | ||||
| 95th Bomb Group Red Feather Club | ||||
| Boxted Airfield Museum | ||||
| Christchurch Mansion | ||||
| Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum | ||||
| Cotton Mechanical Music Museum & Bygones | ||||
| Diss Museum | ||||
| Ha’penny Pier & Visitors Centre | ||||
| Harwich Museum | ||||
| Harwich Railway and Shipping Museum | ||||
| Haughley Green Air Raid Shelter | ||||
| HMS Ganges Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Art School | ||||
| Ipswich Maritime Trust Window Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Transport Museum | ||||
| King George's Hall & Museum | ||||
| Lifeboat Museum | ||||
| Manningtree Museum | ||||
| Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum | ||||
| Mid Suffolk Light Railway | ||||
| Mid Suffolk Light Railway Museum | ||||
| Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum | ||||
| The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum | ||||
| The Food Museum | ||||
| The Hold | ||||
| The Munnings Art Museum | ||||
| Wolsey Art Gallery | ||||
| Woolpit & District Museum |
Libraries in Needham Market
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Capel St Mary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chantry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County library Ipswich | 0.0 | |||||
| Diss Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elmswell Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eye Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gainsborough Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hadleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harleston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ixworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kesgrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Manningtree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Needham Market Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosehill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stowmarket Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stradbroke Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thurston Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Needham Market
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers' Market | |||||
| Kingsway Plaza | |||||
| Microshops Ipswich | |||||
| Woolpit Sunday Market |
Hotels in Needham Market
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Needham Market
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Needham Market
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Needham Market
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Needham Market
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Needham Market
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Needham Market
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Needham Market
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Needham Market
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artefact Brewery | ||||
| Briarbank Brewery | ||||
| Bruha Brewery | ||||
| Burnt Mill Brewery | ||||
| Calvors Brewery | ||||
| Dove Street Brewery | ||||
| Drinkstone Ales | ||||
| Earl Soham & Cliff Quay Brewery | ||||
| Earl Soham Brewery | ||||
| Humber Doucy Brewing Co | ||||
| King's Head Brewery | ||||
| Little Earth Project | ||||
| Old Chimneys Brewery | ||||
| Shortts Farm Brewery | ||||
| St Jude's Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Needham Market
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Needham Market
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Beccles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bensons 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 |
| Bridge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Church Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Felthorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | - | 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 |
| 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 |
| High Easter Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hinderclay Meadows Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Holly Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Horham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kimberley Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Knettishall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Needham Market
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Needham Market Post Office & Shop |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Needham Market
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christchurch | |
| Needham Market Evangelical Church | |
| St Andrew, Darmsden | |
| St John the Baptist | |
| St Mary | |
| St Mary | |
| St Mary the Virgin | |
| St Mary, Badley | |
| St Mary's | |
| St Mary's Church | |
| St Mary's, Barking | |
| St Peter | |
| St Peter's Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Needham Market?
Needham Market has a population of 4,745 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 395.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Needham Market?
Needham Market 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. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.
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