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Parson Drove, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Parson Drove is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 828. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
828 Population 3/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
34.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$43,396 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,396 median income, 4.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$287,937 home value, $1,085/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population828
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 10%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,396
Per Capita$43,396
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

C+
Home Value$287,937
Rent$1,085
Ownership67.4%
Housing Units331

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+35.4%

Community

Population828
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates52.6565°, 0.0238°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation34.0 inches (864 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$43,396
Median Age45.0 years

About Parson Drove

Parson Drove is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 828. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Parson Drove has a population of 828 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 290.8 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly White (9.7%), with 1.9% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.9% of residents. 5.2% of the population are veterans. 6.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

828
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above United Kingdom avg
290.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.9%
16% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 9.1%

Social Characteristics

Parson Drove vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Parson Drove is $43,396, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,396 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $835, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 75 business establishments. 20.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Parson Drove vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$43,396
42% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$43,396
Avg Weekly Wage$835

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)75

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone59.8%
Public Transit1.8%
Work from Home20.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Parson Drove is $287,937, 2% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,085 (7% below the national average of $1,163). 67.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 331 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$287,937
2% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,085
7% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.4%
Owner-Occupied67.4%
Renter-Occupied32.7%
Housing Units331

Property Tax

Parson Drove experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area290.8 sq mi (753.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates52.6565°N, 0.0238°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 148 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 86 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 64 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 63 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 126 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 122 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 118 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 51 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 133 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 96 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 145 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 52 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 102 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 29 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 44 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 137 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 148 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 115 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 132 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in

Parson Drove has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44% below the national average of 33.7%. 35.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.0%
44% below United Kingdom avg
High School+35.4%
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area290.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone59.8%
Public Transit1.8%
Work from Home20.1%

Schools in Parson Drove

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alderman Payne Primary School
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Radio Stations near Parson Drove

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cam FM 97.2 MP3
BIG BARN RADIO pop MP3 128 kbps
Cambridge Radio jazz, pop MP3 128 kbps
Black Cat Radio (US) MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - Love songs love songs MP3
Hospital Radio Colchester MP3
Boomerang Radio MP3
Heart Cambridge 103.0 hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
LoversRockRadio MP3 192 kbps
Heart Peterborough charts, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio West Norfolk MP3 160 kbps
KL1 Radio 60s to 90s MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Parson Drove

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ayscoughfee Hall Museum
Chain Bridge Forge Museum
Chatteris Museum
Fenland And West Norfolk Aviation Museum
Fossils Galore
Gordon Boswell Romany Museum
March & District Museum
Museum of Armed Police
Museum of Technology
Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum
Peckover House & Gardens
Ramsey Rural Museum
Spalding Gentlemans Society
The Pinchbeck Engine Museum of Land Drainage
Thorney Museum
Whittlesey Museum
Wisbech & Fenland Museum

Libraries in Parson Drove

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Chatteris Library0.0
Crowland Library0.0
Donington Library0.0
Eye Library0.0
Holbeach Library0.0
Long Sutton Library0.0
March Library0.0
Pinchbeck Library0.0
Ramsey Library0.0
Spalding Library0.0
Stanground Library0.0
Whittlesey Library & Learning Centre0.0
Wisbech Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Parson Drove

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Long Sutton Market Place
Skylark Car Boot Sale
Skylark Indoor Car Boot Sale
Wisbech Market Place

Stadiums & Teams in Parson Drove

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Parson Drove

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
Cranfield AirportMedium Airport
RAF Barkston HeathMedium Airport
RAF ConingsbyQCYMedium Airport
RAF CranwellMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
RAF WitteringMedium Airport
(Duplicete)East Kirkby AirfieldSmall Airport
Acthorpe Top Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Armshold Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ashley's Field AirstripSmall Airport
Audley End AirfieldSmall Airport
Bakersfield AirstripSmall Airport
Barnfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bedford AerodromeSmall Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Beeches Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Black Spring Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blackmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blooms Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Boston AerodromeSmall Airport
Boughton North AirfieldSmall Airport
Brickwall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brooklands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bucknall AirfieldSmall Airport
Burnham AirstripSmall Airport
Cadwell Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cardington AirstripSmall Airport
Chatteris AirfieldSmall Airport
Clees Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Coldharbour Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cottered AirstripSmall Airport
Cowbit AirstripSmall Airport
Croft AirstripSmall Airport
Crosbie Field ULSmall Airport
Crowland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Dalkeith Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Decoy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Deenethorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Drayton Home Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Duxford AerodromeSmall Airport
Earls Colne AirfieldSmall Airport
Earwig Farm AirstripSmall Airport
East Kirkby AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Parson Drove

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Parson Drove Post Office & Village Stores

Churches & Religious Organizations in Parson Drove

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Emmanuel (Parson Drove Parish Church)
St John The Baptist (redundant)
St Marks Methodist 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 Parson Drove

What is the population of Parson Drove?

Parson Drove has a population of 828 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 290.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Parson Drove expensive to live in?

The median household income is $43,396, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $287,937 (2% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,085 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Parson Drove?

Parson Drove has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Parson Drove?

Parson Drove has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $835. There are 75 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Parson Drove?

The median home value in Parson Drove is $287,937. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,085. The homeownership rate is 67.4%.

How are the schools in Parson Drove?

19.0% of adults in Parson Drove hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Parson Drove?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Parson Drove is 9.7% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.9% Asian. 90.9% of residents speak only English at home. 5.2% of the population are military veterans. 6.4% of residents have a disability.

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