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Southwell, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Southwell is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,757. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,757 Population 23/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,140 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,140 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$295,119 home value, $1,179/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Southwell

Southwell

Southwell is a minster and market town, and a civil parish, in the district of Newark and Sherwood, in Nottinghamshire, England. It is home to the grade-I listed Southwell Minster, the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. The population of the town was recorded at 7,491 in the 2021 census.

People

Population6,757
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 5%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,140
Per Capita$47,140
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$295,119
Rent$1,179
Ownership69.8%
Housing Units2,703

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+47.1%

Community

Population6,757
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates53.0780°, -0.9554°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation35.7 inches (906 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.3 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$47,140
Median Age45.4 years

About Southwell

Southwell is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,757. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Southwell has a population of 6,757 with a density of 23 people per square mile, spread across 290.4 square miles. The median age is 45.4 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly White (4.9%), with 1.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.5% of residents. 5.1% of the population are veterans. 5.8% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

6,757
Total Population
23
People / sq mi
45.4yrs
Median Age
17% above United Kingdom avg
290.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.5%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.5%

Social Characteristics

Southwell vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Southwell is $47,140, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,140 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $907, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 615 business establishments. 25.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Southwell vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,140
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,140
Avg Weekly Wage$907

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)615

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.7%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home25.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Southwell is $295,119, 5% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,179 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 69.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,703 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$295,119
5% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,179
1% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.8%
Owner-Occupied69.8%
Renter-Occupied30.2%
Housing Units2,703

Property Tax

Climate in Southwell

Southwell 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 2° / 6.7° 49.9
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F 2° / 7.6° 38.1
Mar 6.6°C / 44°F 3.2° / 10.1° 36.4
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4.8° / 13.1° 43.3
May 11.9°C / 53°F 7.5° / 16.3° 48.3
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.1° 56.3
Jul 17.1°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.6° 59.6
Aug 16.9°C / 62°F 12.5° / 21.3° 57.0
Sep 14.3°C / 58°F 10.4° / 18.2° 53.8
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F 7.6° / 14° 60.3
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F 4.6° / 9.7° 58.4
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 2.4° / 6.9° 51.2
Southwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area290.4 sq mi (752.2 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates53.0780°N, 0.9554°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 102 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 55 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 144 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 95 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 27 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 104 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 99 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 42 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 126 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 93 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 126 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 82 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 130 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 15 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 114 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 42 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 91 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 88 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 150 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Southwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.6").

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29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14% below the national average of 33.7%. 47.1% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.0%
14% below United Kingdom avg
High School+47.1%
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density23/sq mi
Total Area290.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.7%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home25.9%

Schools in Southwell

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lowe's Wong Anglican Methodist Junior School
The Minster School
Holy Trinity CofE Infant School
Halam Church of England Primary School
Lowes Wong Infant & Junior Schools
Lowe's Wong Infant School
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Radio Stations near Southwell

42 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Heart South Wales adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Cymru bilingual, contemporary AAC 48 kbps
HearMe - Classic Hard Rock classic hard rock MP3
BBC Radio Wales (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
BBC Radio Cymru (128k) entertainment, music UNKNOWN
R5K Radio edm MP3 320 kbps
Magna Radio classic hits, hits MP3
Sanskar Radio MP3 128 kbps
Lincs Sound 00s, 10s UNKNOWN
Nation Radio Wales contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
Heart North Wales local news, music MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
Radio Camarthenshire local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Past Perfect Radio 20s AAC+ 48 kbps
broradio community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) MP3 128 kbps
The British Home Front Radio Service MP3 128 kbps
EAVA FM MP3 96 kbps
Radio UTSAV AAC 80 kbps
Amber Sound FM AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Seerah AAC 80 kbps
Doncaster Radio MP3 192 kbps
Sine FM MP3
Radio LEAR arts, culture AAC 80 kbps
Radio2Funky MP3 128 kbps
Dragon Radio pop MP3 128 kbps
Satsang Radio AAC 80 kbps
Sabras Radio MP3 128 kbps
Leicester Community Radio community radio, leicester AAC 128 kbps
Usmani Mosque islamic, islamic religion MP3
Coalville Public Radio variety MP3
Kohinoor Radio MP3 320 kbps
Cross Counties Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 64 kbps
Rutland and Stamford Sound MP3
Heart West Wales commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
Heckington Living Community Radio MP3 128 kbps
103 The Eye MP3 128 kbps
NREW Radio ambient groove, background MP3 192 kbps
Magna Mix classic hits, hits MP3
Erewash Sound MP3
Millside Hospital Radio AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Newark MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Southwell

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barnwright's
Barnwright's
Bassetlaw Museum (Amcott House)
Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum
Brewhouse Yard
Brewhouse Yard
Brewhouse Yard Museum
Brewhouse Yard Museum
Canalside Heritage Centre
Canalside Heritage Centre
Creswell Crags Museum and Heritage Centre
Djanogly Arts Gallery
Djanogly Arts Gallery
Flintham Museum
Governors House
Governors House
Green's Windmill & Science Centre
Green's Windmill & Science Centre
Holocaust Centre
Judges Retiring Room
Judges Retiring Room
Langwith Whaley Thorns Heritage Centre
Making It! Discovery Centre
Mansfield Museum
Mr Straw's House
Museum of the Horse
Museum of Timekeeping
National Civil War Centre
National Justice Museum
National Justice Museum
New Art Exchange
New Art Exchange
Newark Air Museum
Newark Town Hall Museum and Art Gallery
Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Nottingham Forest Museum
Nottingham Forest Museum
Nottingham Museum of Archaeology
Nottingham Museum of Archaeology
Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre
Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre
Papplewick Pumping Station
Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum
Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum
The Museum of Curiosities
The Museum of Curiosities
The Museum of the Mercian Regiment
The Museum of the Mercian Regiment
The Queen's Royal Lancers Museum
The Village Museum
The Village Museum
The William Booth Birthplace Museum
The William Booth Birthplace Museum

Libraries in Southwell

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arnold Library0.0
Arnold Library0.0
Aspley Library0.0
Balderton Library0.0
Bilsthorpe Library0.0
Bingham Library0.0
Blidworth Library0.0
Bottesford Library0.0
Bromley House Library0.0
Bromley House Library0.0
Bulwell Riverside Library0.0
Bulwell Riverside Library0.0
Burton Joyce Library0.0
Carlton Hill Library0.0
Carlton Library0.0
Clifton Library0.0
Clipstone Library0.0
Collingham Library0.0
Cotgrave Library0.0
Cotgrave Library0.0
Denman Public Library0.0
Djanogly Learning Resource Centre0.0
Dukeries Library0.0
Edwinstowe Library0.0
Farnsfield Library0.0
Forest Town Library0.0
Gedling Library0.0
George Green Library0.0
Gotham Library0.0
Gotham Library0.0
Hallward Library0.0
Hyson Green Library0.0
Hyson Green Library0.0
Keyworth Library0.0
Lowdham Library0.0
Mansfield Central Library0.0
Mansfield Woodhouse Library0.0
Manuscripts and Special Collections0.0
Manuscripts and Special Collections0.0
Mapperley Library0.0
Meadows Library0.0
Medical School Library0.0
Medical School Library0.0
Newark Library0.0
Nottingham Central Library0.0
Nottingham Central Library0.0
NTU - Boots Library0.0
Old Basford Library0.0
Old Basford Library0.0
Ollerton Library0.0
Radcliffe-on-Trent Library0.0
Radford Lenton Library0.0
Rainworth Community Partnership Library0.0
Ravenshead Library0.0
Ruddington Library0.0
Sherwood Library0.0
Sherwood Library0.0
Sneinton Library0.0
Southglade Park Library0.0
Southwell Library0.0
St Ann's Valley Library0.0
St Ann's Valley Library0.0
The Dales Centre0.0
The Dales Centre0.0
Warsop Library0.0
West Bridgford Library0.0
Woodthorpe Library0.0
Worksop Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Southwell

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arnold Market
Hyson Green Market
Market Place
Market Place
Market Square
Market Square
Ollerton Market
Sneinton Market
The Stalls
The Stalls
Victoria Centre Market
West Bridgford Farmers Market
West Bridgford Farmers Market

Hotels in Southwell

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Old Vicarage Hotel
Saracen's Head
The Crown Hotel

Restaurants in Southwell

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

All Mine Cakes by the Lake
Lasani
Mughal Rasoi
Scoozies

Cafes in Southwell

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alfresco Caffe
Gossips
Minster Refectory
Newfield Dairy Ice Cream Parlour
Orangery
The Clock House Cafe

Castles in Southwell

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Winkburn Hall

Clinics in Southwell

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Southwell Medical Centre

Dentists in Southwell

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ropewalk Dental Care
Southwell Dental Care

Veterinaries in Southwell

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Minster Vets

Gas Stations in Southwell

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP

Golf Courses in Southwell

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Norwood Park Golf Course
Southwell Golf Club
Southwell Golf Club

Breweries in Southwell

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Castle Rock Brewery
Crossfit
Kings Clipstone Brewery
Lenton Lane Brewery
Lenton Lane Brewery
Lincoln Green Brewing Company
Liquid Light Brewing Company
Magpie Brewery
Magpie Brewery
Milestone Brewery
Navigation Brewery
Navigation Brewery
Neon Raptor
Neon Raptor
Pheasantry Brewery
Springhead Brewery
The Angel Microbrewery

Stadiums & Teams in Southwell

TeamLeagueDivision
Meadow Lane Stadium
The City Ground
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground

Airports Near Southwell

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
East Midlands AirportEMALarge Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
Humberside AirportHUYMedium Airport
Nottingham City AirportNQTMedium Airport
RAF Barkston HeathMedium Airport
RAF CranwellMedium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
RAF WitteringMedium Airport
Askern AirfieldSmall Airport
Bakersfield AirstripSmall Airport
Bankwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Baxterley AerodromeSmall Airport
Beeches Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Birchwood Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Birds Edge AirstripSmall Airport
Bitteswell Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Black Spring Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blackmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Breighton AirfieldSmall Airport
Bridge Cottage AirstripSmall Airport
Brookfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brooklands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bruntingthorpe AerodromeSmall Airport
Bucknall AirfieldSmall Airport
Burn AirfieldSmall Airport
Butterfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Camp Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Caunton AirfieldSmall Airport
Claybrooke Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cliffe AirstripSmall Airport
Coal Aston AirfieldSmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cuxwold AirfieldSmall Airport
Dalkeith Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Darlton Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Decoy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Deenethorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Derby AirfieldSmall Airport
Drayton Home Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Finningley Village AirstripSmall Airport
Forwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Furze Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Garforth AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm (Sibson) AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grange Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Grange Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Grangewood AirstripSmall Airport
Griffin's Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Southwell

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Southwell Post Office

Treatment Centers in Southwell

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Greenwood & Sneinton Family Medical Centre
Instep Podiatry & Footware
My Sight
Nottingham Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre
Plains Physiotherapy Clinic
Steven K Epworth Chiropodist
The Health Shop
The Lace Market Clinic
The level
The Nottingham Centre For Transgender Health
Treats Beauty & Aesthetics
Ultralase

Churches & Religious Organizations in Southwell

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity
Our Lady Of Victories
Southwell Baptist Church
Southwell Methodist Church
Southwell Minster
St James Church
St John of Jerusalem
St Michael the Archangel
St Nicholas Church
St Peter & St 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 Southwell

What is the population of Southwell?

Southwell has a population of 6,757 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 290.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

Is Southwell expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,140, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $295,119 (5% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,179 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 Southwell?

Southwell has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches, with 5.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Southwell?

Southwell has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $907. There are 615 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Southwell?

The median home value in Southwell is $295,119. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,179. The homeownership rate is 69.8%.

How are the schools in Southwell?

29.0% of adults in Southwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.1% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Southwell?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Southwell is 4.9% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.7% Asian. 95.5% of residents speak only English at home. 5.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.8% of residents have a disability.

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