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Soham, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Soham is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 9,834. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
9,834 Population 1,199/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
22.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$52,659 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,659 median income, 3.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$440,693 home value, $1,316/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,834
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,199/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 8%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,659
Per Capita$52,659
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

D
Home Value$440,693
Rent$1,316
Ownership69.5%
Housing Units3,934

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain22.9 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+51.4%

Community

Population9,834
Population Density1,199 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates52.3354°, 0.3365°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation22.9 inches (582 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$52,659
Median Age43.8 years

About Soham

Soham is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 9,834. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Soham has a population of 9,834 with a density of 1,199 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles. The median age is 43.8 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (7.6%), with 1.2% Black, 2.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94% of residents. 4.2% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 4.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

9,834
Total Population
1,199
People / sq mi
43.8yrs
Median Age
13% above United Kingdom avg
3.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.0%
20% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 6.0%

Social Characteristics

Soham vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Soham is $52,659, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,659 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,013, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 895 business establishments. 34.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Soham vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,659
30% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$52,659
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)895

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.9%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home34.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Soham is $440,693, 56% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,316 (13% above the national average of $1,163). 69.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,934 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$440,693
56% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,316
13% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.5%
Owner-Occupied69.5%
Renter-Occupied30.5%
Housing Units3,934

Property Tax

Soham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 294 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density1,199/sq mi
Coordinates52.3354°N, 0.3365°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 127 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 147 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 35 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 145 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 99 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 145 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 133 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 130 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 127 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 84 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 149 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 137 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 139 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 135 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 150 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 84 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 113 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 30 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Soham has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.4").

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35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 51.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above United Kingdom avg
High School+51.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,199/sq mi
Total Area3.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.9%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home34.9%

Schools in Soham

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Weatheralls Primary School - - - -
Soham Village College - - - -
St Andrew's CofE Primary School - - - -
The Shade Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Soham

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cam FM 97.2 - MP3
BIG BARN RADIO pop MP3 128 kbps
Cambridge Radio jazz, pop MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - Love songs love songs MP3
Hospital Radio Colchester - MP3
Heart Cambridge 103.0 hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
LoversRockRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio West Norfolk - MP3 160 kbps
KL1 Radio 60s to 90s MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Soham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1930s fen dwelling
Adams Heritage Centre
Airborne Assault
American Air Museum
Anglesey Abbey
Bottisham Airfield Museum
British Airliner Collection
Burwell Museum
Cambridge Museum of Technology
Cambridge Science Centre
Challis House
Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum
Ely Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum
Fossils Galore
Imperial War Museum Duxford 1940 Operations Room
IWM Duxford
Land Warfare Hall
March & District Museum
Mildenhall Museum
Milstein Exhibition Centre
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Museum of Classical Archaeology and Faculty of Classics, University of Cambridge
Museum of Zoology
National Horse Racing Museum
Palace House: National Horseracing Museum
Prickwillow Museum
RAF Witchford Display of Memorabilia
Royal Anglian Regiment Museum
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Stretham Old Engine
The Centre for Computing History
The Douglas Finlay Museum of College Life
The Museum of Cambridge
The Polar Museum
The Stained Glass Museum
Waterbeach Military Heritage Museum
Whipple Museum of the History Of Science

Libraries in Soham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arbury Court Library0.0
Barnwell Library0.0
Bartlam Library / Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium0.0
Betty and Gordon Moore Library0.0
Burwell Library0.0
Cambridge Central Library and Learning Centre0.0
Cambridge University Library0.0
Cherry Hinton Library0.0
Christ's College Library0.0
Churchill College Library0.0
College Library0.0
Cottenham Library0.0
Ely Library0.0
Emmanuel College Library0.0
Forbes Mellon Library0.0
Gonville and Caius College Library and Archives0.0
Great Shelford Library0.0
Haddenham Library0.0
Histon Library0.0
Homerton College Library0.0
Hughes Hall Library0.0
Lakenheath Library0.0
Liberty Library0.0
Linton Library0.0
Littleport Library0.0
Maitland Robinson Library0.0
Mildenhall Library0.0
Milton Road Library0.0
Murray Edwards College Library0.0
Newmarket Library0.0
Newnham College Library0.0
Parker Library0.0
Pembroke College Library0.0
Pepys Library0.0
Perne Library0.0
Peterhouse Library and Theatre0.0
Queens' College Library0.0
Quincentenary Library0.0
RAF Mildenhall Library0.0
Robinson College Library0.0
Rock Road Library0.0
Sawston Library0.0
Shakeshaft Library0.0
Sherlock Library0.0
Sidney Sussex Library0.0
Soham Library0.0
Squire Law Library0.0
St John's College Library0.0
Study Centre0.0
Swifts Library & Meeting Room0.0
Taylor Library0.0
The Luzio Building0.0
The New Library0.0
Third Court Library0.0
West Hub Library0.0
Wren Library0.0
Zoology Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Soham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ely Markets
Food Park
Market Square
Newmarket Market
Skylark Car Boot Sale
Skylark Indoor Car Boot Sale

Restaurants in Soham

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Naz
Soham Kebab and Pizza House
USA Chicken
Yim Wah House

Cafes in Soham

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A Tasca
Greedy Goat Cafe
Poppies
Saucy Megabytes
The Stable

Theatres in Soham

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Viva Theatre

Zoos in Soham

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

South Angle Farm Park

Veterinaries in Soham

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pets Doctors

Train Stations in Soham

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Soham

Gas Stations in Soham

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Soham SF Connect

Gyms in Soham

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sweat Gymnasium

Breweries in Soham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Biochemist Bbrewery
Calverley's Brewery
Cambridge Brewery
Cambridge Moonshine
Dojima Sake Brewery
Hereward Brewery
Milton Brewery
Munson's Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Soham

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Ski Resorts Near Soham

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Better Ski & Board Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Soham

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
Wattisham Airfield-Medium Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Armshold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Audley End Airfield-Small Airport
Barnfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Benington Airfield-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
Brooklands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Burnham Airstrip-Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chatteris Airfield-Small Airport
Clees Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Coldharbour Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coleman Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottered Airstrip-Small Airport
Cowbit Airstrip-Small Airport
Crosbie Field UL-Small Airport
Crowland Glider Field-Small Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Dalkeith Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Decoy Farm Airstrip-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
Elstree Airfield-Small Airport
Exning Airstrip-Small Airport
Fen End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fenland Airfield-Small Airport
Fowlmere Airfield-Small Airport
Foxburrow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Furze Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Gransden Lodge Airfield-Small Airport
Graveley Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Soham

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Soham Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Soham

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Andrew's, (Soham Parish Church)
Salvation Army Hall
Soham Baptist Church
Soham Methodist Church

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 Soham

What is the population of Soham?

Soham has a population of 9,834 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,199 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Soham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $52,659, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $440,693 (56% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,316 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Soham?

Soham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.9 inches.

How is the job market in Soham?

Soham has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,013. There are 895 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Soham?

The median home value in Soham is $440,693. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,316. The homeownership rate is 69.5%.

How are the schools in Soham?

35.0% of adults in Soham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 51.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Soham?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Soham is 7.6% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 2.6% Asian. 94% of residents speak only English at home. 4.2% of the population are military veterans. 4.1% of residents have a disability.

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