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Sleaford, United Kingdom
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Sleaford is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 17,359. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 17,359 |
| Population Density | 44 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.9983°, -0.4094° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.0 inches (941 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.4 inches (14 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,377 |
| Median Age | 46.1 years |
About Sleaford
Sleaford is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 17,359. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sleaford vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Sleaford vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,377 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,377 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $911 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,580 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 27.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $298,458 |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,184 |
| 2% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 73.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.2% |
| Housing Units | 6,944 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sleaford
Sleaford has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 613 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 398.2 sq mi (1,031.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9983°N, 0.4094°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Sleaford has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.9% |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Total Area | 398.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 27.1% |
Schools in Sleaford
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Alvey School | - | - | - | - |
| Carre's Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| Church Lane Primary School & Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Botolph's C of E Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lincolnshire Secure Unit | - | - | - | - |
| The Ash Villa South Rauceby | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sleaford
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boomerang Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Magna Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 | |
| Lincs Sound | 00s, 10s | UNKNOWN | |
| Heart Peterborough | charts, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rutland and Stamford Sound | - | MP3 | |
| 103 The Eye | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Newark | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Magna Mix | classic hits, hits | MP3 | |
| Heckington Living Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Sleaford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldocks Mill | ||||
| BBMF Visitor Centre | ||||
| Chadwick Centre | ||||
| Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre | ||||
| Delaine Bus Museum | ||||
| Grantham Museum | ||||
| Lincoln Museum | ||||
| Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum | ||||
| Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre | ||||
| Mrs Smith's Cottage | ||||
| Museum of Lincolnshire Life | ||||
| North Ings Farm Museum | ||||
| RAF Waddington Heritage Centre | ||||
| Sector Operations Room Museum | ||||
| Skellingthorpe Heritage Room | ||||
| Sleaford Museum | ||||
| Tattershall Castle | ||||
| The Cottage Museum | ||||
| Thorpe Camp | ||||
| Victorian Prison | ||||
| Woolsthorpe Manor (Isaac Newton's Birthplace) |
Libraries in Sleaford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boultham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bracebridge Heath Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bracebridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cherry Willingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Community Access Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Donington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grantham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Central Warehouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lincoln Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinchbeck Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Post Office and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruskington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sleaford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodhall Spa Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sleaford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Market | |||||
| Cornhill Market |
Hotels in Sleaford
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sleaford
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sleaford
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sleaford
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sleaford
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sleaford
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sleaford
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sleaford
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sleaford
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sleaford
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sleaford
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sleaford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sail Brewery | ||||
| Ferry Ales |
Stadiums & Teams in Sleaford
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sleaford
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Humberside Airport | HUY | Medium Airport |
| Nottingham City Airport | NQT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Barkston Heath | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Coningsby | QCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cranwell | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Waddington | WTN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | - | Medium Airport |
| (Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Acthorpe Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashley's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bakersfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Black Spring Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boston Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brookfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Bucknall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cuxwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dalkeith Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deenethorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drayton Home Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eastfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fenland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Forwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Furze Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grange Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grange Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Griffin's Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sleaford
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Woodside Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sleaford
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses | |
| New Life Church | |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel | |
| Riverside Church | |
| Saint Denys' | |
| Salvation Army Church | |
| Sleaford Methodist Church | |
| Sleaford Spiritualist Centre | |
| St Botolphs | |
| St. Denis | |
| St. Denys | |
| St. Mary & All Saints |
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What is the population of Sleaford?
Sleaford has a population of 17,359 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 398.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.
Is Sleaford expensive to live in?
The median household income is $47,377, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $298,458 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,184 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Sleaford?
Sleaford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sleaford?
Sleaford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $911. There are 1,580 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sleaford?
The median home value in Sleaford is $298,458. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,184. The homeownership rate is 73.8%.
How are the schools in Sleaford?
29.9% of adults in Sleaford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Sleaford?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Sleaford is 2.8% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.3% Asian. 97.5% of residents speak only English at home. 10.2% of the population are military veterans. 4.9% of residents have a disability.