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Roughton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Roughton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 571. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
571 Population 205/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population571
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density205/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units228

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population571
Population Density205 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates52.8833°, 1.3000°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (655 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Roughton

Roughton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 571. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Roughton has a population of 571 with a density of 205 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

571
Total Population
205
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Roughton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Roughton is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 52 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Roughton vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Roughton is $249,800, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 228 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,800
11% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units228

Property Tax

Roughton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates52.8833°N, 1.3000°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 9, 2018.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 123 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 M4.2 145 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 67 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 64 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 130 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 149 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 43 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 144 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 137 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 65 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 61 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 138 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 133 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 83 km
Aug 12, 2005 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.4 88 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 32 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 108 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 78 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.3 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in

Roughton has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.7").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density205/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Roughton

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy — — — —
Aldborough Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Roughton

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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 Roughton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aylsham Heritage Centre
Barton House Railway
City of Norwich Aviation Museum
Cromer Museum
Fishermen's Lifeboat Museum
Gunton Park Sawmill
Henry Blogg Lifeboat Museum
Museum of the Broads
Norfolk Motorcycle Museum
Peter Coke Shell Gallery
RAF Air Defence Radar Museum
Sheringham Museum at The Mo
Sutton Corn Mill
The Muckleburgh Military Collection
Toad Hole Cottage
William Marriott Museum
Woodbastwick Forge

Libraries in Roughton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acle Library0.0
Aylsham Library0.0
Blofield Library0.0
Costessey Library0.0
Cromer Library0.0
Hellesdon High Library0.0
Hellesdon Library0.0
Holt Library0.0
Library0.0
Mile Cross Library0.0
Mundesley Library0.0
North Walsham Library0.0
Plumstead Road Library0.0
Reepham Library0.0
Sheringham Library0.0
Sprowston Library0.0
St Williams Way Library0.0
Stalham Library0.0
Taverham Library0.0
Wroxham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Roughton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
St Ssaviour's Yard
The Late One - Car Boot Sale

Hotels in Roughton

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Green Farm Hotel & Restaurant

Restaurants in Roughton

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Groveland

Cafes in Roughton

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alby Crafts

Monuments in Roughton

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hanworth Cross

Gas Stations in Roughton

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Martin Service Station
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Breweries in Roughton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
All Day Brewing Co.
The Brewery Tap
Wildcraft Brewery Tap Room
Woodfordes

Airports Near Roughton

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norwich AirportNWIMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium 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
Crowfield Airfield—Small Airport
Debach 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
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
Monewden Airstrip—Small Airport
Morley Saint Botolph Private Airstrip—Small Airport
New Lane Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Northrepps Aerodrome—Small Airport
Nut Tree Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Old Buckenham Airfield—Small Airport
Pond Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Priory Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Rattlesden Airfield—Small Airport
Seething Airfield—Small Airport
Shipdham Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Roughton

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aldborough Post Office
Roughton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Roughton

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
All Saints' Church
Prince Andrews Chapel
Saint Andrew
Saint Andrew's Church
Saint Bartholomew
Saint Ethelbert
Saint Margaret of Antioch
Saint Margaret's
Saint Mary
Saint Mary
Saint Mary's
Saint Peter and Saint Paul

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 Roughton

What is the population of Roughton?

Roughton has a population of 571 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 205 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Roughton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Roughton?

Roughton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches.

How is the job market in Roughton?

Roughton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 52 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Roughton?

The median home value in Roughton is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Roughton?

50.0% of adults in Roughton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Roughton?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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