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Risby, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Risby is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 866. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 866 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.2640°, 0.6327° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.1 inches (613 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $50,328 |
| Median Age | 41.7 years |
About Risby
Risby is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 866. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Risby vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Risby vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,328 |
| 33% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,328 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $968 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 79 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $379,847 |
| 35% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,258 |
| 8% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 61.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.6% |
| Housing Units | 346 |
Property Tax
Climate in Risby
Risby 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 | 49.7°F |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 488.2 sq mi (1,264.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2640°N, 0.6327°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 136 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Risby has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.5% |
| 15% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 44.6% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Total Area | 488.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |
Schools in Risby
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culford Prep School | — | — | — | — |
| Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Culford School | — | — | — | — |
| Brookes UK | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Risby
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BIG BARN RADIO | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| HearMe - Love songs | love songs | MP3 | |
| Hospital Radio Colchester | — | MP3 | |
| Radio West Norfolk | — | MP3 160 kbps | |
| KL1 Radio | 60s to 90s | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Risby
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life | ||||
| Brandon Heritage Centre | ||||
| Charles Burrell Museum | ||||
| Dad's Army Museum | ||||
| Gainsborough's House | ||||
| Greene King Brewery Visitor Centre | ||||
| Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre | ||||
| Guildhall of Corpus Christi | ||||
| Haverhill and District Local History Centre | ||||
| In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine | ||||
| Little Hall | ||||
| Mildenhall Museum | ||||
| Moyse's Hall Museum | ||||
| National Horse Racing Museum | ||||
| Palace House: National Horseracing Museum | ||||
| Ridgewell Airfield Museum | ||||
| Sudbury Heritage Centre and Museum | ||||
| Suffolk Regiment Museum | ||||
| The Ancient House Museum | ||||
| West Stow Anglo-Saxon Museum |
Libraries in Risby
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bury St Edmunds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clare Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haverhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ixworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lakenheath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lavenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Liberty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Melford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mildenhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newmarket Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RAF Mildenhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sudbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thetford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thurston Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Risby
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers' Market | |||||
| Market Hill | |||||
| Newmarket Market | |||||
| Thetford Market | |||||
| Woolpit Sunday Market |
Restaurants in Risby
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Risby
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Risby
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Risby
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Risby
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Risby
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artefact Brewery | ||||
| Bartrams Brewery | ||||
| Biochemist Bbrewery | ||||
| Brewshed | ||||
| De Vossen Brewery | ||||
| Dojima Sake Brewery | ||||
| Drinkstone Ales | ||||
| Elveden Brewery | ||||
| Little Earth Project | ||||
| Mauldons | ||||
| Munson's Brewery | ||||
| Nethergate Brewery | ||||
| Roughacre Brewery |
Airports Near Risby
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| 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 |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Boston Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Burnham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | — | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Dysons Osiers Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Felthorpe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fenland Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fowlmere Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Foxburrow Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gerpins Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gransden Lodge Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Risby
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Barrow Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Risby
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Baptist Chapel | |
| Barrow All Saints | |
| Saint Catherine of Alexandria | |
| Saint Lawrence | |
| Saint Mary's | |
| St Andrew | |
| St Andrew's | |
| St Giles | |
| St John Lateran | |
| St Mary | |
| St Nicholas |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Risby
What is the population of Risby?
Risby has a population of 866 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 488.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.9% female and 50.1% male.
Is Risby expensive to live in?
The median household income is $50,328, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $379,847 (35% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,258 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Risby?
Risby has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches.
How is the job market in Risby?
Risby has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $968. There are 79 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Risby?
The median home value in Risby is $379,847. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,258. The homeownership rate is 61.4%.
How are the schools in Risby?
28.5% of adults in Risby hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.6% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Risby?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Risby is 9.9% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 3.7% Asian. 93.4% of residents speak only English at home. 4.7% of the population are military veterans. 4.4% of residents have a disability.