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Thetford, United Kingdom
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Thetford is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 24,833. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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| Population | 24,833 |
| Population Density | 2,176 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.4167°, 0.7500° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.2 inches (895 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.2 inches (6 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $43,687 |
| Median Age | 46.8 years |
About Thetford
Thetford is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 24,833. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Thetford vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Thetford vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $43,687 |
| 42% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,687 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $840 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,260 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 59.7% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 21.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $345,878 |
| 23% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,092 |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 67.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.3% |
| Housing Units | 9,933 |
Property Tax
Climate in Thetford
Thetford has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.9°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 749 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4167°N, 0.7500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°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) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Thetford has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.1% |
| 31% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 40.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 2,176/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.4 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 59.7% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 21.9% |
Schools in Thetford
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich Road Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Queensway Infant Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Admirals Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Drake Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Redcastle Family School | — | — | — | — |
| The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Thetford Grammar School | — | — | — | — |
| Queensway Junior Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| The Pinetree School | — | — | — | — |
| Raleigh Infant Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Elveden Church of England Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Compass Community School Eld Park | — | — | — | — |
| The Damara School | — | — | — | — |
| The Thetford Academy | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Thetford
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| BIG BARN RADIO | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FunkURadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Alpha Wave Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| HearMe - Love songs | love songs | MP3 | |
| Hospital Radio Colchester | — | MP3 | |
| FUNKERFM | world music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Norwich | classical, comedy | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio West Norfolk | — | MP3 160 kbps | |
| KL1 Radio | 60s to 90s | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Thetford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life | ||||
| Brandon Heritage Centre | ||||
| Charles Burrell Museum | ||||
| Dad's Army Museum | ||||
| Greene King Brewery Visitor Centre | ||||
| Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre | ||||
| Haughley Green Air Raid Shelter | ||||
| In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine | ||||
| Mildenhall Museum | ||||
| Moyse's Hall Museum | ||||
| Museum 4 Watton | ||||
| Suffolk Regiment Museum | ||||
| Swaffham Heritage | ||||
| The Food Museum | ||||
| West Stow Anglo-Saxon Museum | ||||
| Woolpit & District Museum |
Libraries in Thetford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bury St Edmunds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccles School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elmswell Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ixworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lakenheath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Liberty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marham Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mildenhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stowmarket Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swaffham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thetford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thurston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Watton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Thetford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers' Market | |||||
| Market Hill | |||||
| Snetterton Sunday Market | |||||
| Swaffham Market | |||||
| Thetford Market | |||||
| Watton Country Market | |||||
| Woolpit Sunday Market |
Hotels in Thetford
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Thetford
17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Thetford
30 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Thetford
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Thetford
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Thetford
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Thetford
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Thetford
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Thetford
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Thetford
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Thetford
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Thetford
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Thetford
10 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Thetford
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Thetford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artefact Brewery | ||||
| Bartrams Brewery | ||||
| Brewshed | ||||
| De Vossen Brewery | ||||
| Drinkstone Ales | ||||
| Elveden Brewery | ||||
| Iceni Brewery | ||||
| Munson's Brewery | ||||
| Old Chimneys Brewery | ||||
| Steam-Shed Brewing |
Airports Near Thetford
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| Norwich Airport | NWI | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Marham | KNF | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Burnham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croft Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | — | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Kirkby Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Felthorpe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fowlmere Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Foxburrow Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great Massingham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Green Lane Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gunton Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| High Easter Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hinderclay Meadows Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Holly Hill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Horham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Thetford
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Anna Gurney Close Post Office | |
| Cannon's Walk Post Office | |
| Royal Mail Enquiry Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Thetford
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Church | |
| Cemetery Chapel | |
| Cloverfield Church | |
| Fulmerston Christian Fellowship | |
| Hope Church Thetford | |
| King Street Baptist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Liberty Church | |
| Saint Andrew's | |
| Saint Andrew's Church | |
| Saint Cuthbert's Church | |
| Saint John the Evangelist | |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Church | |
| St Andrew & St Patrick | |
| St Genevieve, Euston | |
| St Gregory | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| The Church on the Way | |
| Thetford Methodist Church | |
| Thetford Salvation Army |
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What is the population of Thetford?
Thetford has a population of 24,833 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2,176 people per square mile, spread across 11.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.
Is Thetford expensive to live in?
The median household income is $43,687, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $345,878 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,092 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Thetford?
Thetford 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 62°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Thetford?
Thetford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $840. There are 2,260 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Thetford?
The median home value in Thetford is $345,878. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,092. The homeownership rate is 67.8%.
How are the schools in Thetford?
23.1% of adults in Thetford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Thetford?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Thetford is 7.7% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 93.3% of residents speak only English at home. 6.4% of the population are military veterans. 5.5% of residents have a disability.