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Sheringham, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Sheringham is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 8,090. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,090 Population 5,253/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$43,640 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$43,640 median income, 4.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$386,968 home value, $1,091/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,090
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density5,253/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,640
Per Capita$43,640
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

D
Home Value$386,968
Rent$1,091
Ownership69.3%
Housing Units3,236

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+42.4%

Community

Population8,090
Population Density5,253 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates52.9408°, 1.2093°
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$43,640
Median Age54.8 years

About Sheringham

Sheringham is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 8,090. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 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.

Sheringham has a population of 8,090 with a density of 5,253 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (2.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.3% of residents. 6.4% of the population are veterans. 6.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

8,090
Total Population
5,253
People / sq mi
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above United Kingdom avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.3%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.7%

Social Characteristics

Sheringham vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Sheringham is $43,640, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,640 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $839, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 736 business establishments. 24.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sheringham vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$43,640
42% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$43,640
Avg Weekly Wage$839

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)736

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.3%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home24.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Sheringham is $386,968, 37% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 69.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,236 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$386,968
37% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,091
6% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.3%
Owner-Occupied69.3%
Renter-Occupied30.7%
Housing Units3,236

Property Tax

Sheringham 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 85 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

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density5,253/sq mi
Coordinates52.9408°N, 1.2093°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

29 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 M4.8 115 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 67 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 139 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 69 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 70 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 122 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 41 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 132 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 69 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 61 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 126 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 133 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 86 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 106 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 26 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.3 100 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 71 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 114 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 124 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

Sheringham 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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26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22% below the national average of 33.7%. 42.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.2%
22% below United Kingdom avg
High School+42.4%
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density5,253/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.3%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home24.3%

Schools in Sheringham

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sheringham Community Primary School
Sheringham High School
Sheringham Woodfields School
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Radio Stations near Sheringham

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hardrock Hell MP3 192 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 Sheringham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aylsham Heritage Centre
Barton House Railway
Cromer Museum
Fishermen's Lifeboat Museum
Gunton Park Sawmill
Henry Blogg Lifeboat Museum
Langham Dome
Norfolk Motorcycle Museum
Peter Coke Shell Gallery
Sheringham Museum at The Mo
The Muckleburgh Military Collection
The Shell Museum
William Marriott Museum

Libraries in Sheringham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aylsham Library0.0
Cromer Library0.0
Holt Library0.0
Library0.0
Mundesley Library0.0
North Walsham Library0.0
Reepham Library0.0
Sheringham Library0.0
Wroxham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sheringham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
The Late One - Car Boot Sale

Hotels in Sheringham

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Two Lifeboats Hotel

Restaurants in Sheringham

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chai-Yo
Crofters Restaurant
Dave's Fish & Chip Restaurant
Fishmonger's Tavern
Labone Indian Cuisine
Lotus House
Marmalades
No 10
Stubby's Pizza
The Bank
The Sheringham Trawler

Cafes in Sheringham

26 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Camellia Cottage
Costa
Courtyard Cafe
East Beach Coffee
Grey Seal Coffee
Guac&Mole
H&J
Mr Tea's, Coffees & Cakes
Norfolk's Pie Man
Pungleperrys
Salt
Sheringham Kitchen
Starfish Tea Shop
Station Buffet
Streat Boss
Submarine Cafe
The Gangway
The Junction
The Kitchen
The Offshore
The Plaza Cafe
The Quarter Deck
The Sitting Room
Tidal Wave Cafe
Whelk Coppers Tea Room
Yesu

Theatres in Sheringham

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Little Theatre

Train Stations in Sheringham

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sheringham
Sheringham (NNR)

Gas Stations in Sheringham

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Banks in Sheringham

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Nationwide

Golf Courses in Sheringham

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sheringham Golf Links

Breweries in Sheringham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
All Day Brewing Co.
Wildcraft Brewery Tap Room

Airports Near Sheringham

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norwich AirportNWIMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
Beccles AirfieldSmall Airport
Blue Tile Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Boughton North AirfieldSmall Airport
Bridge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Broadmarsh Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Burnham AirstripSmall Airport
Church Farm AirstripSmall Airport
East Winch AirstripSmall Airport
Felthorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Fir Grove AirstripSmall Airport
Foxburrow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Great Ashfield AirstripSmall Airport
Great Friars Thornes Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Great Massingham AirfieldSmall Airport
Great Yarmouth - North Denes AirportSmall Airport
Green Lane Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Gunton Park AirstripSmall Airport
Hinderclay Meadows AirfieldSmall Airport
Holly Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Horham AirstripSmall Airport
Ivy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kimberley Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Knettishall AirstripSmall Airport
Langham AirstripSmall Airport
Langmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Laurel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Little Haugh Hall Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Little Snoring AirfieldSmall Airport
Long Stratton AirstripSmall Airport
Ludham AirfieldSmall Airport
Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Mendlesham AirstripSmall Airport
Morley Saint Botolph Private AirstripSmall Airport
New Lane Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Northrepps AerodromeSmall Airport
Nut Tree Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Old Buckenham AirfieldSmall Airport
Pond Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Priory Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Seething AirfieldSmall Airport
Shipdham AirfieldSmall Airport
Stoke Ferry AirfieldSmall Airport
Swanton Morley AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sheringham

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Church of St Peter
Life Church
Lighthouse
Saint Andrew's Methodist Church
Saint Helen and All Saints
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
Saint Peter's
The Salvation Army - Sheringham

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 Sheringham

What is the population of Sheringham?

Sheringham has a population of 8,090 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5,253 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.9% male.

Is Sheringham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $43,640, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $386,968 (37% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sheringham?

Sheringham 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 Sheringham?

Sheringham has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $839. There are 736 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sheringham?

The median home value in Sheringham is $386,968. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091. The homeownership rate is 69.3%.

How are the schools in Sheringham?

26.2% of adults in Sheringham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 42.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Sheringham?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sheringham is 2.2% White, 0.7% Asian. 98.3% of residents speak only English at home. 6.4% of the population are military veterans. 6.0% of residents have a disability.

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