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Thimbleby, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Thimbleby is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 260. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.3 /5.0
A Great
260 Population 118/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
26.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$40,025 Median Income
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$40,025 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$33 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population260
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density118/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,025
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment5.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$33
Rent$1,249
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units104

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population260
Population Density118 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates53.2127°, -0.1437°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation26.0 inches (660 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$40,025
Median Age40.6 years

About Thimbleby

Thimbleby is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 260. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Thimbleby has a population of 260 with a density of 118 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

260
Total Population
118
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Thimbleby vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Thimbleby is $40,025, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 24 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Thimbleby vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$40,025
47% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Thimbleby is $33, 100% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 104 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 0x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$33
100% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units104

Property Tax

Climate in Thimbleby

Thimbleby has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 613 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.2°C / 40°F 1.5° / 7° 49.9
Feb 4.9°C / 41°F 1.8° / 7.9° 38.1
Mar 6.6°C / 44°F 3.2° / 10.1° 36.4
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 4.8° / 13.7° 43.3
May 12°C / 54°F 7.6° / 16.4° 48.3
Jun 15°C / 59°F 10.8° / 19.3° 56.3
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 12.7° / 22.1° 59.6
Aug 17.1°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.6° 57.0
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 10.1° / 18.9° 53.8
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 7.7° / 14.7° 60.3
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 4.4° / 10.5° 58.4
Dec 5.4°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8.2° 51.2
Thimbleby experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 277 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates53.2127°N, 0.1437°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 25 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 114 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 141 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 63 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 66 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 114 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 143 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 66 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 138 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 127 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 146 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 138 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 68 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 136 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 122 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 67 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 96 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 129 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 90 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Thimbleby has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density118/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Radio Stations near Thimbleby

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Magna Radio classic hits, hits MP3
Lincs Sound 00s, 10s UNKNOWN
Magna Mix classic hits, hits MP3
Heckington Living Community Radio MP3 128 kbps
Time 2 Chill Radio chillout, downtempo MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Thimbleby

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BBMF Visitor Centre
Boston Guildhall
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Louth Museum
Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre
North Ings Farm Museum
Tattershall Castle
The Bubblecar Museum
The Cottage Museum
Thorpe Camp

Libraries in Thimbleby

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Boston Library0.0
Community Access Centre and Library0.0
Horncastle Library0.0
Louth Library0.0
Ruskington Library0.0
Spilsby Library0.0
Woodhall Spa Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Thimbleby

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boston Marketplace
New Market Hall
Stickney Car Boot Sale

Breweries in Thimbleby

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
8 Sail Brewery
Ferry Ales
Luda Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Thimbleby

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Thimbleby

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Humberside AirportHUYMedium Airport
RAF Barkston HeathMedium Airport
RAF ConingsbyQCYMedium Airport
RAF CranwellMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
RAF WitteringMedium Airport
(Duplicete)East Kirkby AirfieldSmall Airport
Acthorpe Top Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ashley's Field AirstripSmall Airport
Bakersfield AirstripSmall Airport
Beeches Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Beverley/Linley Hill AirfieldSmall Airport
Black Spring Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blackmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Boston AerodromeSmall Airport
Boughton North AirfieldSmall Airport
Brookfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bucknall AirfieldSmall Airport
Burton-Constable AirstripSmall Airport
Cadwell Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Caunton AirfieldSmall Airport
Chatteris AirfieldSmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cowbit AirstripSmall Airport
Croft AirstripSmall Airport
Crowland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Cuxwold AirfieldSmall Airport
Darlton Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Decoy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Deenethorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
East Kirkby AirfieldSmall Airport
East Winch AirstripSmall Airport
Eastfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fenland AirfieldSmall Airport
Forwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Furze Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Garton Field AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grange Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Grange Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Griffin's Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hanbeck Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Haxey AirstripSmall Airport
Headon Microlight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hibaldstow AirfieldSmall Airport
Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hollym AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Thimbleby

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saint's Church
All Saints
All Saints Church
St Andrew's Church
St German's Church
St Helen's Church
St Margaret's Church
St Margaret's Church
St Margaret's Church
St Margaret's Church
St Michael's Church
St. Swithin's 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 Thimbleby

What is the population of Thimbleby?

Thimbleby has a population of 260 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 118 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Thimbleby expensive to live in?

The median household income is $40,025, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $33 (100% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 0x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Thimbleby?

Thimbleby has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches.

How is the job market in Thimbleby?

The unemployment rate in Thimbleby is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 24 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Thimbleby?

The median home value in Thimbleby is $33. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Thimbleby?

50.0% of adults in Thimbleby hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Thimbleby?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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