Thetford, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Thetford is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 25,257. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 25,257 |
| Population Density | 2,214 / 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) |
About Thetford
Thetford is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 25,257. 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.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4167°N, 0.7500°E |
| 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").
Schools in Thetford
15 public schools (OpenStreetMap 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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UFO Sightings Near Thetford
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Thetford.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Thetford (uk/england) | 2008 | One large and 3 to 4 smaller lights all white and round. Smaller lights moved around big light. |
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What is the population of Thetford?
Thetford has a population of 25,257 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2,214 people per square mile, spread across 11.4 square miles.
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. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.
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