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Orford, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Orford is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 713. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 713 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.0957°, 1.5345° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.4 inches (568 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,727 |
| Median Age | 49.7 years |
About Orford
Orford is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 713. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Orford vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Orford vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,727 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,727 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $899 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 65 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 55.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $365,261 |
| 30% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,168 |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 69.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.7% |
| Housing Units | 285 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 719.8 sq mi (1,864.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.0957°N, 1.5345°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 | — | 119 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 113 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Orford has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.6% |
| 18% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 44.5% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Total Area | 719.8 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 55.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |
Schools in Orford
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orford Church of England Primary School and Nursery | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Orford
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boot Boy Radio | punk, reggae | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Big L 1 | 80's, hits 70's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FunkURadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 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 | |
| East Point Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Orford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Cory Museum | ||||
| Bawdsey Transmitter Block Radar Museum | ||||
| Bentwaters Cold War Museum | ||||
| Dunwich Museum | ||||
| Felixstowe Museum | ||||
| Ha’penny Pier & Visitors Centre | ||||
| Harwich Museum | ||||
| Harwich Railway and Shipping Museum | ||||
| Holton Windmill | ||||
| Landguard Fort | ||||
| Laxfield Museum | ||||
| Lifeboat Museum | ||||
| Long Shop Museum | ||||
| Orford Museum | ||||
| Parham Airfield Museum | ||||
| Sailors' Reading Room | ||||
| Saxmundham Museum | ||||
| Southwold Museum | ||||
| Southwold Railway Trust | ||||
| Suffolk Punch Trust | ||||
| Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Woodbridge Museum | ||||
| Woodbridge Tide Mill |
Libraries in Orford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldeburgh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Felixstowe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Framlingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halesworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leiston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saxmundham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southwold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wickham Market Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodbridge Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Orford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe Sunday Market | |||||
| Framlingham Market | |||||
| Great Eastern Square | |||||
| Old Print Works |
Hotels in Orford
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Orford
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Orford
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Orford
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Orford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krafty Braumeister Brewery | ||||
| Mr Bees Brewery | ||||
| Old Felixstowe Brewing Co. | ||||
| The Butley Brewhouse | ||||
| Uffa Brewery |
Airports Near Orford
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Airport | NWI | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Barling Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Beccles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bridge Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Church Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | — | 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Langmoor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Little Haugh Hall Private Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Long Stratton Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ludham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mendlesham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Milden Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Monewden Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Morley Saint Botolph Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nayland Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| New Lane Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Newton Hall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Norwood Lodge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nut Tree Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Old Buckenham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pond Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Priory Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rands Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rattlesden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Raydon Wings Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Seething Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Orford
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Orford Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Orford
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints', Sudbourne | |
| Orford Methodist Church | |
| St Bartholomew, Orford | |
| Sudbourne Baptist Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Orford
What is the population of Orford?
Orford has a population of 713 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 719.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.
Is Orford expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,727, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $365,261 (30% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Orford?
Orford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches.
How is the job market in Orford?
Orford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $899. There are 65 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Orford?
The median home value in Orford is $365,261. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,168. The homeownership rate is 69.3%.
How are the schools in Orford?
27.6% of adults in Orford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.5% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Orford?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Orford is 2.9% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 1.9% Asian. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability.