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Wareham, United Kingdom
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Wareham is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 7,592. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Wareham
Wareham is an historic market town and, under the name Wareham Town, a civil parish, in the English county of Dorset. The town is situated on the River Frome eight miles (13Â km) southwest of Poole.
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| Population | 7,592 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.6879°, -2.1106° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.1 inches (791 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,577 |
| Median Age | 51.5 years |
About Wareham
Wareham is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 7,592. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Wareham vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Wareham vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,577 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,577 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 691 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $424,950 |
| 51% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,189 |
| 2% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 71.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.7% |
| Housing Units | 3,037 |
Property Tax
Climate in Wareham
Wareham has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6879°N, 2.1106°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 66 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Wareham has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.5% |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,308.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Schools in Wareham
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Purbeck School | - | - | - | - |
| Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stoborough Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Swanage and Wareham Children's Centre | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Wareham
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenade Radio | easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Xtra Hot | bournemouth, community | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BFBS Salisbury Plain | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Bournemouth One | pop | AAC | |
| Hot Gold | 70s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) | punk, rock | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Wimborne | community radio station | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Forest FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Alfred | community news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Naim Classical | classical, orchestral | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Jazz | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Radio | classical, electronica | OGG 160 kbps | |
| State of the Art Radio | - | MP3 |
Museums in Wareham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford Fashion Museum | ||||
| Blandford Town Museum | ||||
| Blue Pool | ||||
| Bugad Classic Bikes | ||||
| Corfe Castle Town Trust Museum | ||||
| Durlston Castle | ||||
| Langton Matravers Museum of the Stone Industry | ||||
| Mill House Cider Museum | ||||
| Museum Of Design In Plastics | ||||
| Museum of East Dorset | ||||
| Museum of Jurassic Marine Life | ||||
| Museum, Fossils & Local Finds | ||||
| Poole Museum | ||||
| Poole Waterfront Museum | ||||
| Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum | ||||
| RNLI Lifeboat Museum | ||||
| Royal Signals Museum | ||||
| Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Scaplens Court Museum | ||||
| St Mary's Church | ||||
| Sturminster Museum | ||||
| Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre | ||||
| Swanage Railway Museum | ||||
| The Engine House | ||||
| The Tank Museum | ||||
| The Tank Museum | ||||
| Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum | ||||
| Tyneham | ||||
| Tyneham School | ||||
| Wareham Town Museum |
Libraries in Wareham
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bournemouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Branksome Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canford Cliffs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canford Heath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colehill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corfe Castle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corfe Mullen Children's Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Creekmoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crossways Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ensbury Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferndown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamworthy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinson Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Library (Arts University Bournemouth) | 0.0 | |||||
| Lytchett Matravers Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poole Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Puddletown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rossmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturminster Newton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swanage Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tank Museum Library and Archive | 0.0 | |||||
| Upton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Verwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wareham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Howe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wimborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wool Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wareham
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Place | |||||
| Swanage Market |
Hotels in Wareham
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wareham
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wareham
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Wareham
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Wareham
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wareham
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wareham
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Wareham
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Wareham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Brewing Company | ||||
| Dorset Brewing Company | ||||
| Hall & Woodhouse Brewery | ||||
| Isle of Purbeck Brewery | ||||
| The Dorset Cider Farm |
Stadiums & Teams in Wareham
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Wareham
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Southampton Alpine Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Wareham
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Withial Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lydeway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manor House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marsh Court Manor Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melbury Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Chinnock Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wareham
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Carey Estate Post Office | |
| Stoborough Post Office | |
| Wareham Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wareham
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Lady St Mary | |
| Purbeck Gateway Church | |
| St John the Evangelist | |
| St Martin on the Walls | |
| St Martin's Community Worship Centre | |
| The Catholic Church of St. Edward, King and Martyr |
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What is the population of Wareham?
Wareham has a population of 7,592 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,308.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.6% male.
Is Wareham expensive to live in?
The median household income is $47,577, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $424,950 (51% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,189 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Wareham?
Wareham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.
How is the job market in Wareham?
Wareham has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $915. There are 691 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Wareham?
The median home value in Wareham is $424,950. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,189. The homeownership rate is 71.4%.
How are the schools in Wareham?
31.5% of adults in Wareham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.1% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Wareham?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Wareham is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 7.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.