Orford, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Orford is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 567. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

567 Population 1/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population567
Density1/mi²
Veterans5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population567
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates52.0957°, 1.5345°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (568 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Orford

Orford is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 567. 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.

Orford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area719.8 sq mi (1,864.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates52.0957°N, 1.5345°E
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 6, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 118 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 56 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 128 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 103 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 65 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 127 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 55 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 113 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 88 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 134 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 112 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 134 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 116 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 120 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 140 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 133 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 130 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 31 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 69 km
Sep 6, 1993 35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom M3.0 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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Schools in Orford

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Orford Church of England Primary School and Nursery - - - -
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldeburgh Library0.0
Felixstowe Library0.0
Framlingham Library0.0
Halesworth Library0.0
Leiston Library0.0
Saxmundham Library0.0
Southwold Library0.0
Wickham Market Library0.0
Woodbridge Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Orford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Felixstowe Sunday Market
Framlingham Market
Great Eastern Square
Old Print Works

Hotels in Orford

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crown and Castle

Restaurants in Orford

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Butley Orford Oysterage

Cafes in Orford

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Riverside Tearoom

Castles in Orford

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Orford Castle

Breweries in Orford

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Krafty Braumeister Brewery
Mr Bees Brewery
Old Felixstowe Brewing Co.
The Butley Brewhouse
Uffa Brewery

Airports Near Orford

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norwich AirportNWIMedium 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 OfficeAddress
Orford Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Orford

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints', Sudbourne
Orford Methodist Church
St Bartholomew, Orford
Sudbourne Baptist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orford

What is the population of Orford?

Orford has a population of 567 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 719.8 square miles.

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. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches.

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