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Thurston, United Kingdom
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Thurston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,952. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Thurston
Thurston Joseph Moore is an American musician, singer and songwriter best known as guitarist and vocalist of alternative rock band Sonic Youth. He has participated in many solo and group collaborations outside Sonic Youth, as well as running the Ecstatic Peace! record label. Moore was ranked 34th in Rolling Stone's 2004 edition of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".
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| Population | 2,952 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.2524°, 0.8075° |
| 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 | $52,515 |
| Median Age | 48.1 years |
About Thurston
Thurston is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,952. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 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
Thurston vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Thurston vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $52,515 |
| 30% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,514 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,010 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 269 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 31.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $402,278 |
| 43% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,313 |
| 13% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 74.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.1% |
| Housing Units | 1,181 |
Property Tax
Climate in Thurston
Thurston has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 627 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 | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 488.2 sq mi (1,264.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2524°N, 0.8075°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 147 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 132 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Thurston has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.0% |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 48.2% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Total Area | 488.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 31.0% |
Schools in Thurston
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston Community College | - | - | - | - |
| Thurston Church of England Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Thurston
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Big L 1 | 80's, hits 70's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BIG BARN RADIO | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| FunkURadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hardrock Hell | - | MP3 192 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 | |
| Future Radio | alternative, community | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amber Radio (Norwich)128k AAC | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio West Norfolk | - | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Thurston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 453rd Bomb Group Museum | ||||
| Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life | ||||
| Brandon Heritage Centre | ||||
| Charles Burrell Museum | ||||
| Cotton Mechanical Music Museum & Bygones | ||||
| Dad's Army Museum | ||||
| Gainsborough's House | ||||
| Greene King Brewery Visitor Centre | ||||
| Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre | ||||
| Guildhall of Corpus Christi | ||||
| Haughley Green Air Raid Shelter | ||||
| In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine | ||||
| Little Hall | ||||
| Moyse's Hall Museum | ||||
| Sudbury Heritage Centre and Museum | ||||
| Suffolk Regiment Museum | ||||
| The Ancient House Museum | ||||
| The Food Museum | ||||
| West Stow Anglo-Saxon Museum | ||||
| Woolpit & District Museum |
Libraries in Thurston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bury St Edmunds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Capel St Mary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clare Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccles School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elmswell Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hadleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ixworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lavenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Melford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Needham Market Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stowmarket Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sudbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thetford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thurston Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Thurston
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banham Car Boot | |||||
| Farmers' Market | |||||
| Market Hill | |||||
| Snetterton Sunday Market | |||||
| Thetford Market | |||||
| Woolpit Sunday Market |
Hotels in Thurston
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Thurston
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Thurston
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Thurston
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Thurston
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Thurston
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Thurston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artefact Brewery | ||||
| Bartrams Brewery | ||||
| Brewshed | ||||
| Burnt Mill Brewery | ||||
| De Vossen Brewery | ||||
| Drinkstone Ales | ||||
| Elveden Brewery | ||||
| Humber Doucy Brewing Co | ||||
| King's Head Brewery | ||||
| Little Earth Project | ||||
| Mauldons | ||||
| Nethergate Brewery | ||||
| Old Chimneys Brewery | ||||
| Roughacre Brewery |
Airports Near Thurston
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | 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 |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bensons 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 |
| Church Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne 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 |
| Gerpins 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 |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Thurston
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Thurston Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Thurston
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Peter's Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Thurston?
Thurston has a population of 2,952 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 488.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
Is Thurston expensive to live in?
The median household income is $52,515, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $402,278 (43% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Thurston?
Thurston 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 Thurston?
Thurston has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,010. There are 269 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Thurston?
The median home value in Thurston is $402,278. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,313. The homeownership rate is 74.9%.
How are the schools in Thurston?
30.0% of adults in Thurston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.2% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Thurston?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Thurston is 2.7% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian. 98.1% of residents speak only English at home. 5.4% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.