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Skegness, United Kingdom
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Skegness is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 24,876. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
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| Population | 24,876 |
| Population Density | 37 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.1436°, 0.3363° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.8 inches (580 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $40,025 |
| Median Age | 52.7 years |
About Skegness
Skegness is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 24,876. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 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 22.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Skegness vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Skegness vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $40,025 |
| 47% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,025 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $770 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,264 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 59.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 19.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $283,999 |
| 1% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,001 |
| 14% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.5% |
| Housing Units | 9,950 |
Property Tax
Climate in Skegness
Skegness has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 670.6 sq mi (1,737.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.1436°N, 0.3363°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
Skegness has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.5% |
| 36% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 38.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Total Area | 670.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 59.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 19.8% |
Colleges & Universities in Skegness
Schools in Skegness
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skegness Junior Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Skegness Grammar School | — | — | — | — |
| Skegness Infant Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Skegness Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Seathorne Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| The Viking School | — | — | — | — |
| Beacon Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Skegness
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG BARN RADIO | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio West Norfolk | — | MP3 160 kbps | |
| KL1 Radio | 60s to 90s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Time 2 Chill Radio | chillout, downtempo | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Skegness
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alford Manor House | ||||
| Anderby Drainage Museum | ||||
| Church Farm | ||||
| Gayton Engine Pumping Station | ||||
| Hunstanton Heritage Centre | ||||
| Ye Olde Curiosity Museum |
Libraries in Skegness
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heacham Parish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hunstanton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skegness Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spilsby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Coastal Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Wainfleet Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Skegness
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alford Country Market | |||||
| Burgh Field Carboot | |||||
| Fantasy Island | |||||
| Hunstanton Market | |||||
| Ingoldmells Market | |||||
| Mablethorpe Indoor Market | |||||
| Skegness Town Market |
Hotels in Skegness
56 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Skegness
23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Skegness
40 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Skegness
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Skegness
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Skegness
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Skegness
2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Skegness
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Skegness
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Skegness
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Skegness
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Skegness
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Skegness
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Skegness
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Skegness
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Skegness
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Skegness
4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Skegness
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Brewery |
Airports Near Skegness
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Humberside Airport | HUY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Coningsby | QCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Marham | KNF | Medium Airport |
| (Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Acthorpe Top Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ashley's Field Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Boston Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brookfield Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bucknall Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Burnham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Burton-Constable Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croft Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Cuxwold Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dalkeith Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| East Kirkby Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Eastfield Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fenland Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Foxburrow Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Furze Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Garton Field Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Grange Farm Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great Massingham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Holly Hill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hollym Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hollym West Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jubilee Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langmoor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lark Engine Farmhouse Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lindens Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Little Snoring Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Loxley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lutton Garnsgate Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Marshland Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Skegness
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Burgh Road Post Office | |
| Seathorne Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Skegness
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Sacred Heart Church | |
| Saint Pauls Baptist Church | |
| Seathorne Methodist Church | |
| Skegness Community Church | |
| Skegness Methodist Church | |
| Skegness Mosque | |
| Skegness Salvation Army | |
| St Mathews Church | |
| St. Clement | |
| St. Mary |
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What is the population of Skegness?
Skegness has a population of 24,876 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 670.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Skegness expensive to live in?
The median household income is $40,025, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $283,999 (1% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,001 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Skegness?
Skegness 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 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches.
How is the job market in Skegness?
The unemployment rate in Skegness is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $770. There are 2,264 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Skegness?
The median home value in Skegness is $283,999. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,001. The homeownership rate is 68.5%.
How are the schools in Skegness?
21.5% of adults in Skegness hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.1% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Skegness?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Skegness is 1.9% White, 1% Asian. 98.1% of residents speak only English at home. 7.0% of the population are military veterans. 8.2% of residents have a disability.