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Waltham, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Waltham is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,563. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,563 Population 53/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
24.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,516 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,516 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$193,647 home value, $1,113/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Waltham

Waltham

Waltham Forest London Borough Council, also known as Waltham Forest Council, is the local authority for the London Borough of Waltham Forest in London, England. The council has been under Green majority control since 2026. The council is based at Waltham Forest Town Hall in Walthamstow.

People

Population6,563
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density53/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,516
Per Capita$44,516
Unemployment5.7%

Housing

A
Home Value$193,647
Rent$1,113
Ownership64.4%
Housing Units2,625

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+38.0%

Community

Population6,563
Population Density53 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates53.5167°, -0.1000°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (626 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$44,516
Median Age43.2 years

About Waltham

Waltham is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,563. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Waltham has a population of 6,563 with a density of 53 people per square mile, spread across 123.1 square miles. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (4%), with 2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.9% of residents. 5.5% of the population are veterans. 6.5% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

6,563
Total Population
53
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above United Kingdom avg
123.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.9%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.1%

Social Characteristics

Waltham vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Waltham is $44,516, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,516 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $856, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 597 business establishments. 14.0% of workers work from home.

Income: Waltham vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$44,516
41% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,516
Avg Weekly Wage$856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)597

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone59.8%
Public Transit3.6%
Work from Home14.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Waltham is $193,647, 31% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,113 (4% below the national average of $1,163). 64.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,625 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$193,647
31% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,113
4% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.4%
Owner-Occupied64.4%
Renter-Occupied35.6%
Housing Units2,625

Property Tax

Waltham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area123.1 sq mi (318.8 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates53.5167°N, 0.1000°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 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 20 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 142 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 140 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 90 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 33 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 115 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 97 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 M3.7 126 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 125 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 82 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 137 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 135 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 95 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 98 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 126 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 100 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 124 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 147 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.6 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) 2.1 in
July 62°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Waltham has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.6").

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21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36% below the national average of 33.7%. 38.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.6%
36% below United Kingdom avg
High School+38.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density53/sq mi
Total Area123.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone59.8%
Public Transit3.6%
Work from Home14.0%

Schools in Waltham

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Waltham Toll Bar Academy - - - -
East Ravendale C of E Primary School Academy - - - -
Waltham Leas Primary Academy - - - -
Fairfield Academy - - - -
Springfield Primary Academy - - - -
Scartho Infants' School and Nursery - - - -
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Radio Stations near Waltham

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 Waltham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dinostar
Ferens Art Gallery
Fishing Heritage Centre
Hands on History Museum
Hedon Museum
Hull and East Riding Museum
Hull Maritime Museum
Hull people's memorial museum
Hull Streetlife Museum
Immingham Museum
Louth Museum
RAF Holmpton Bunker
Wilberforce House Museum
Withernsea Lighthouse Museum

Libraries in Waltham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Caistor Grammar School Library0.0
Caistor Library0.0
Children's library0.0
Children's library0.0
Cleethorpes Library0.0
Community Library (Stanford Centre)0.0
Goxhill Library0.0
Goxhill Library0.0
Grant Thorold Library0.0
Grimsby Central Library0.0
Hedon Centre0.0
Hedon Centre0.0
Hull Central Library0.0
Hull History Centre0.0
Louth Library0.0
Scartho Community Library0.0
The Immingham Library0.0
The Willows Library0.0
Waltham Library0.0
Withernsea Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Waltham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Caistor Market Place
Freeman Street Market
New Market Hall
Trinity Market
Wonderland Market

Hotels in Waltham

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hall Farm Hotel and Restaurant

Restaurants in Waltham

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Miller's Restaurant
Mumbai Blues (Closed)
The Railway Carriage
Veronica’s Larder

Cafes in Waltham

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Days Delights
Eleven Coffee House
Poppins Cafe

Clinics in Waltham

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Numi Scan

Dentists in Waltham

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental Practice
Scartho Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Waltham

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vets4Pets

Gas Stations in Waltham

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JET
JET

Golf Courses in Waltham

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Waltham Windmill Golf Club

Breweries in Waltham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dock Beers
Great Newsome Brewery
Luda Brewing Co
Skidbrooke Cyder Company
The Minerva

Stadiums & Teams in Waltham

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Waltham

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Humberside AirportHUYMedium Airport
RAF Barkston Heath-Medium Airport
RAF ConingsbyQCYMedium Airport
RAF Cranwell-Medium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
(Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield-Small Airport
Acthorpe Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashley's Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Beeches Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield-Small Airport
Black Spring Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blackmoor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Boston Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bridlington Airfield-Small Airport
Brookfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bucknall Airfield-Small Airport
Burton-Constable Airstrip-Small Airport
Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottage Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Airstrip-Small Airport
Cuxwold Airfield-Small Airport
Decoy Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
East Kirkby Airfield-Small Airport
Eastfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Eddsfield Airfield-Small Airport
Garton Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Grange Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Grange Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Griffin's Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hanbeck Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Haxey Airstrip-Small Airport
Hibaldstow Airfield-Small Airport
Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hollym Airfield-Small Airport
Hollym West Airfield-Small Airport
Ings Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field-Small Airport
Lindens Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Low Moor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Loxley Airfield-Small Airport
Lutton Garnsgate Airstrip-Small Airport
Manor House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Melrose Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Millfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Moor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
North Coates Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Waltham

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Coniston Avenue Post Office
Scartho Post Office
Waltham Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Waltham

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Parish Church
Scartho Methodist Church
St Giles with St Matthew
St Helen
St Helen
St Martins
St Peter
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

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 Waltham

What is the population of Waltham?

Waltham has a population of 6,563 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 123.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Waltham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,516, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $193,647 (31% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,113 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Waltham?

Waltham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches.

How is the job market in Waltham?

The unemployment rate in Waltham is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $856. There are 597 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Waltham?

The median home value in Waltham is $193,647. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,113. The homeownership rate is 64.4%.

How are the schools in Waltham?

21.6% of adults in Waltham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Waltham?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Waltham is 4% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 2% Asian. 95.9% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 6.5% of residents have a disability.

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