Newmarket, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Newmarket is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 20,384. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 20,384 |
| Population Density | 3,601 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.2447°, 0.4042° |
| 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 | $50,328 |
| Median Age | 41.7 years |
About Newmarket
Newmarket is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 20,384. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 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
Newmarket vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Newmarket vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,328 |
| 33% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,328 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $968 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,855 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $379,847 |
| 35% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,258 |
| 8% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 61.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.6% |
| Housing Units | 8,154 |
Property Tax
Climate in Newmarket
Newmarket has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.1°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 743 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 | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,601/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2447°N, 0.4042°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 140 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Newmarket has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.5% |
| 15% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 44.6% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 3,601/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |
Schools in Newmarket
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddocks Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Newmarket Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Ditton Lodge Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Louis Catholic Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Fairstead House | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Newmarket
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cam FM 97.2 | — | MP3 | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| Cambridge Radio | jazz, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - Love songs | love songs | MP3 | |
| Hospital Radio Colchester | — | MP3 | |
| Oldskool UK | dnb, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart Cambridge 103.0 | hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LoversRockRadio | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Newmarket
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s fen dwelling | ||||
| Adams Heritage Centre | ||||
| Anglesey Abbey | ||||
| Ashdon Village Museum | ||||
| Ashdon Village Museum | ||||
| Bottisham Airfield Museum | ||||
| Brandon Heritage Centre | ||||
| Burwell Museum | ||||
| Challis House | ||||
| Colne Valley Railway | ||||
| Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum | ||||
| Ely Museum | ||||
| Haverhill and District Local History Centre | ||||
| Mildenhall Museum | ||||
| National Horse Racing Museum | ||||
| Palace House: National Horseracing Museum | ||||
| Prickwillow Museum | ||||
| RAF Witchford Display of Memorabilia | ||||
| Ridgewell Airfield Museum | ||||
| Saffron Walden Museum | ||||
| Stretham Old Engine | ||||
| The Ancient House Museum | ||||
| The Stained Glass Museum | ||||
| Waterbeach Military Heritage Museum | ||||
| West Stow Anglo-Saxon Museum |
Libraries in Newmarket
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brandon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cherry Hinton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clare Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ely Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haverhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lakenheath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Liberty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Littleport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mildenhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newmarket Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RAF Mildenhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saffron Walden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sawston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Soham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swifts Library & Meeting Room | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Newmarket
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ely Markets | |||||
| Market Hill | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Newmarket Market |
Hotels in Newmarket
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Newmarket
23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Newmarket
16 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Newmarket
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Newmarket
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Newmarket
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Newmarket
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Newmarket
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Newmarket
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Newmarket
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Newmarket
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Newmarket
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Newmarket
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Newmarket
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemist Bbrewery | ||||
| Cambridge Brewery | ||||
| Cambridge Moonshine | ||||
| Dojima Sake Brewery | ||||
| Hereward Brewery | ||||
| Milton Brewery | ||||
| Munson's Brewery | ||||
| Pumphouse Brewery | ||||
| Roughacre Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Newmarket
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Newmarket
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Ski & Board Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Newmarket
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | 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 |
| Benington Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | — | 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 |
| Brooklands 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 |
| Coleman Green Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | — | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Dysons Osiers Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Elstree Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fenland Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Newmarket
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Newmarket Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Newmarket
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Christ Church | |
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Our Lady with St. Etheldreda | |
| St Agnes | |
| St Mary | |
| St Philip with St Ethelreda |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Newmarket?
Newmarket has a population of 20,384 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3,601 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.9% female and 50.1% male.
Is Newmarket expensive to live in?
The median household income is $50,328, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $379,847 (35% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,258 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Newmarket?
Newmarket 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 Newmarket?
Newmarket has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $968. There are 1,855 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Newmarket?
The median home value in Newmarket is $379,847. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,258. The homeownership rate is 61.4%.
How are the schools in Newmarket?
28.5% of adults in Newmarket hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.6% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Newmarket?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Newmarket is 9.9% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 3.7% Asian. 93.4% of residents speak only English at home. 4.7% of the population are military veterans. 4.4% of residents have a disability.
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