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Thorney, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Thorney is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,745. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 1,745 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.6215°, -0.1082° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.0 inches (864 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,699 |
| Median Age | 36.6 years |
About Thorney
Thorney is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,745. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Thorney vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Thorney vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,699 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,699 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $860 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 159 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 48.5% |
| Public Transit | 4.7% |
| Work from Home | 24.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $295,020 |
| 5% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,117 |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 56.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.2% |
| Housing Units | 698 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 290.8 sq mi (753.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6215°N, 0.1082°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in |
Thorney has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.2% |
| 22% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 41.6% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Total Area | 290.8 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 48.5% |
| Public Transit | 4.7% |
| Work from Home | 24.5% |
Schools in Thorney
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Bedford Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Park House School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Thorney
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam FM 97.2 | - | MP3 | |
| Bedford Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cambridge Radio | jazz, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Bedford | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gabbie's Doo | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Black Cat Radio (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - Love songs | love songs | MP3 | |
| Beat Route Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Boomerang Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Heart Cambridge 103.0 | hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LoversRockRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Peterborough | charts, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio West Norfolk | - | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Thorney
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayscoughfee Hall Museum | ||||
| Chain Bridge Forge Museum | ||||
| Chatteris Museum | ||||
| Fossils Galore | ||||
| Gordon Boswell Romany Museum | ||||
| March & District Museum | ||||
| Museum of Armed Police | ||||
| Museum of Technology | ||||
| Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Ramsey Rural Museum | ||||
| Spalding Gentlemans Society | ||||
| The Pinchbeck Engine Museum of Land Drainage | ||||
| Thorney Museum | ||||
| Whittlesey Museum |
Libraries in Thorney
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatteris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Community Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Crowland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deeping Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dogsthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eye Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hampton Library and Leisure Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Holbeach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Sutton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| March Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Orton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Peterborough Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinchbeck Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sawtry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spalding Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanground Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warboys Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Werrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whittlesey Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yaxley Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Thorney
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Sutton Market Place | |||||
| Skylark Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Skylark Indoor Car Boot Sale |
Golf Courses in Thorney
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Thorney
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Luton Airport | LTN | Large Airport |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| Cranfield Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Barkston Heath | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Coningsby | QCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cranwell | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Marham | KNF | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Waddington | WTN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | - | Medium Airport |
| (Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashley's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bakersfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bedford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Benington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Black Spring Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boston Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bucknall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cardington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dalkeith Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deenethorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drayton Home Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Earwig Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eastfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Easton Maudit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Thorney
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Thorney Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Thorney
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Mary & St Botolph |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Thorney?
Thorney has a population of 1,745 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 290.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
Is Thorney expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,699, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $295,020 (5% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Thorney?
Thorney has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Thorney?
The unemployment rate in Thorney is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $860. There are 159 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Thorney?
The median home value in Thorney is $295,020. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,117. The homeownership rate is 56.9%.
How are the schools in Thorney?
26.2% of adults in Thorney hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.6% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Thorney?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Thorney is 17.8% White, 2.2% Black or African American, 17.8% Asian. 77.4% of residents speak only English at home. 4.0% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.