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Rackheath, United Kingdom
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Rackheath is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,628. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Rackheath
Rackheath is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk, and is roughly 6 miles (9.7 km) north-east of Norwich city centre. It covers an area of 7.52 km2 (2.90 sq mi) and had a population of 1,551 in 625 households at the 2001 census, increasing to a population of 1,972 in 762 households at the 2011 Census.
For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of Broadland. It is the site of a proposed new eco-town.
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| Population | 1,628 |
| Population Density | 561 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.6625°, 1.3803° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.5 inches (902 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.0 inches (5 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $48,508 |
| Median Age | 48.2 years |
About Rackheath
Rackheath is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,628. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Rackheath vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Rackheath vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $48,508 |
| 35% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,508 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $933 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 55.7% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 30.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $410,310 |
| 46% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,213 |
| 4% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 78.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.0% |
| Housing Units | 651 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 561/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6625°N, 1.3803°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Rackheath has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.4% |
| 19% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 45.6% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 561/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 55.7% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 30.3% |
Schools in Rackheath
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rackheath Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rackheath
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Boot Boy Radio | punk, reggae | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Hardrock Hell | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| East Point Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart Norfolk 102.4 | commercial, hot adult contemporary | MP3 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 Rackheath
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylsham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Barton House Railway | ||||
| Beccles and District Museum | ||||
| Bungay Museum | ||||
| City of Norwich Aviation Museum | ||||
| Dragon Hall | ||||
| Forncett Steam Museum | ||||
| Gunton Park Sawmill | ||||
| Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell | ||||
| Museum of the Broads | ||||
| Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum | ||||
| Norfolk Motorcycle Museum | ||||
| Norfolk Tank Museum | ||||
| Norwich Castle Museum | ||||
| RAF Air Defence Radar Museum | ||||
| Strangers' Hall | ||||
| Strumpshaw Steam Museum | ||||
| Sutton Corn Mill | ||||
| The South Asia Collection | ||||
| Toad Hole Cottage | ||||
| USAAF Station 146 Seething | ||||
| Waxham Great Barn | ||||
| Woodbastwick Forge |
Libraries in Rackheath
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Air Division Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Acle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aylsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beccles Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blofield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brundall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bungay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Childrens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Costessey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earlham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Express Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hellesdon High Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hellesdon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hethersett Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Loddon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Stratton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mile Cross Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mundesley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Walsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plumstead Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poringland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sprowston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Williams Way Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stalham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taverham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuckswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UEA Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Earlham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wroxham Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rackheath
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arminghall Carboot | |||||
| Norwich Market | |||||
| St Ssaviour's Yard | |||||
| The Late One - Car Boot Sale |
Cafes in Rackheath
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rackheath
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humpty Dumpty Brewery | ||||
| Stow Fen Brewery | ||||
| The Brewery Tap | ||||
| The People's Brewery | ||||
| Wildcraft Brewery Tap Room | ||||
| Woodfordes |
Stadiums & Teams in Rackheath
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rackheath
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Airport | NWI | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium 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 |
| Burnham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Church Farm Airstrip | - | 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 |
| 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 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 |
| Ivy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kimberley Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Knettishall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Laurel Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lavenham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Haugh Hall Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Little Snoring Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Long Stratton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ludham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | - | 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 |
Post Offices in Rackheath
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| New Rackheath Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rackheath
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Brethren's Meeting Room | |
| Holy Trinity Church and Centre | |
| Saint David's |
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What is the population of Rackheath?
Rackheath has a population of 1,628 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 561 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.
Is Rackheath expensive to live in?
The median household income is $48,508, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $410,310 (46% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,213 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Rackheath?
Rackheath 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 63°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Rackheath?
Rackheath has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $933. There are 148 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Rackheath?
The median home value in Rackheath is $410,310. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,213. The homeownership rate is 78.0%.
How are the schools in Rackheath?
27.4% of adults in Rackheath hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 45.6% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Rackheath?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Rackheath is 2.7% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 1.8% Asian. 97.5% of residents speak only English at home. 5.6% of the population are military veterans. 4.6% of residents have a disability.