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Occold, United Kingdom
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Occold is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 519. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 519 |
| Population Density | 94 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.2935°, 1.1594° |
| 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 | $52,515 |
| Median Age | 48.1 years |
About Occold
Occold is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 519. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 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
Occold vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Occold vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $52,515 |
| 30% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,514 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,010 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 47 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 31.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $402,278 |
| 43% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,313 |
| 13% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 74.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.1% |
| Housing Units | 208 |
Property Tax
Climate in Occold
Occold 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 | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2935°N, 1.1594°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 | — | 144 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 133 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 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 | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Occold has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.0% |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 48.2% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 31.0% |
Schools in Occold
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Farm Riding School | — | — | — | — |
| Occold Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hartismere School | — | — | — | — |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Occold
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| FunkURadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hardrock Hell | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BFBS Colchester | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Alpha Wave Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Park Radio | community, diss | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FUNKERFM | world music | AAC+ 128 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 Occold
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 453rd Bomb Group Museum | ||||
| 493rd Bomb Group Museum | ||||
| 95th Bomb Group Memorial Hospital | ||||
| 95th Bomb Group Red Feather Club | ||||
| Christchurch Mansion | ||||
| Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum | ||||
| Cotton Mechanical Music Museum & Bygones | ||||
| Diss Museum | ||||
| Forncett Steam Museum | ||||
| Haughley Green Air Raid Shelter | ||||
| Ipswich Art School | ||||
| Ipswich Maritime Trust Window Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Museum | ||||
| King George's Hall & Museum | ||||
| Laxfield Museum | ||||
| Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum | ||||
| Mid Suffolk Light Railway | ||||
| Mid Suffolk Light Railway Museum | ||||
| Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum | ||||
| Norfolk Tank Museum | ||||
| Parham Airfield Museum | ||||
| Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum | ||||
| The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum | ||||
| The Food Museum | ||||
| The Hold | ||||
| Wolsey Art Gallery | ||||
| Woodbridge Museum | ||||
| Woodbridge Tide Mill |
Libraries in Occold
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attleborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broomhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chantry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County library Ipswich | 0.0 | |||||
| Diss Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccles School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elmswell Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eye Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Framlingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harleston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kesgrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Stratton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Needham Market Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosehill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stowmarket Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stradbroke Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wickham Market Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodbridge Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Occold
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attleborough Market | |||||
| Banham Car Boot | |||||
| Framlingham Market | |||||
| Microshops Ipswich | |||||
| Snetterton Sunday Market |
Cafes in Occold
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Occold
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Occold
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Occold
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarbank Brewery | ||||
| Bruha Brewery | ||||
| Burnt Mill Brewery | ||||
| Calvors Brewery | ||||
| Dove Street Brewery | ||||
| Earl Soham & Cliff Quay Brewery | ||||
| Earl Soham Brewery | ||||
| Humber Doucy Brewing Co | ||||
| Old Chimneys Brewery | ||||
| Shortts Farm Brewery | ||||
| St Jude's Brewery | ||||
| Uffa Brewery | ||||
| Wolf Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Occold
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Occold
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 |
| 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 |
| Burnham 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 |
| 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 |
| Hinderclay Meadows Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Holly Hill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Horham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ivy Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kimberley Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Knettishall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langmoor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Occold
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Occold Baptist Church | |
| Rishangles Baptist Church | |
| Saint Peter and Saint Paul Church | |
| St Andrew's, Redlingfield | |
| St Mary, Bedingfield | |
| St Michael | |
| The Gospel Centre | |
| The Vine Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Occold
What is the population of Occold?
Occold has a population of 519 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 94 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
Is Occold expensive to live in?
The median household income is $52,515, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $402,278 (43% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Occold?
Occold 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 Occold?
Occold has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,010. There are 47 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Occold?
The median home value in Occold is $402,278. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,313. The homeownership rate is 74.9%.
How are the schools in Occold?
30.0% of adults in Occold hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.2% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Occold?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Occold is 2.7% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian. 98.1% of residents speak only English at home. 5.4% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.