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Welney, United Kingdom
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Welney is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 542. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 542 |
| Population Density | 68 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.5229°, 0.2483° |
| 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 | $46,780 |
| Median Age | 47.5 years |
About Welney
Welney is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 542. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 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
Welney vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Welney vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,780 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,780 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $900 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 49 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 2.1% |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $343,422 |
| 22% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,170 |
| 1% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 67.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.5% |
| Housing Units | 217 |
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 | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.5229°N, 0.2483°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) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in |
Welney has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.3% |
| 31% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 39.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 2.1% |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |
Schools in Welney
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townley Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Welney
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam FM 97.2 | — | MP3 | |
| BIG BARN RADIO | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cambridge Radio | jazz, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - Love songs | love songs | MP3 | |
| Hospital Radio Colchester | — | MP3 | |
| 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 | |
| KL1 Radio | 60s to 90s | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Welney
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s fen dwelling | ||||
| Adams Heritage Centre | ||||
| Burwell Museum | ||||
| Chatteris Museum | ||||
| Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum | ||||
| Discover Downham Heritage | ||||
| Ely Museum | ||||
| Fenland And West Norfolk Aviation Museum | ||||
| Fossils Galore | ||||
| March & District Museum | ||||
| Museum of Armed Police | ||||
| Museum of Technology | ||||
| North Runcton Art Gallery Museum | ||||
| Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum | ||||
| Peckover House & Gardens | ||||
| Prickwillow Museum | ||||
| RAF Witchford Display of Memorabilia | ||||
| St George's Guildhall | ||||
| Stories of Lynn | ||||
| Stretham Old Engine | ||||
| The Lynn Museum | ||||
| The Stained Glass Museum | ||||
| True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum | ||||
| Waterbeach Military Heritage Museum | ||||
| Wisbech & Fenland Museum |
Libraries in Welney
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatteris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cottenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Downham Market Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ely Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gaywood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haddenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| King's Lynn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Littleport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| March Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RAF Mildenhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Soham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Willingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wisbech Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Welney
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Market | |||||
| Ely Markets | |||||
| Skylark Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Skylark Indoor Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Wisbech Market Place |
Breweries in Welney
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Brewery | ||||
| Biochemist Bbrewery | ||||
| Cambridge Brewery | ||||
| Dojima Sake Brewery | ||||
| Downham Cider and Tap Room | ||||
| Hereward Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Welney
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Welney
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InPiste | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Welney
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 |
| RAF Coningsby | QCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cranwell | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Marham | KNF | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | — | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | — | 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 |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bedford Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Benington Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Boston Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bucknall Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Burnham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cardington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coleman Green Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croft Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | — | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dalkeith Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Kirkby Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Welney
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Christchurch Mobile Post Office Service | |
| Welney Mobile Post Office Service |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Welney
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christchurch Parish Church | |
| Primitive Methodist Chapel | |
| Saint Mary the Virgin |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Welney
What is the population of Welney?
Welney has a population of 542 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 8.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.
Is Welney expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,780, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $343,422 (22% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Welney?
Welney 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 Welney?
Welney has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $900. There are 49 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Welney?
The median home value in Welney is $343,422. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,170. The homeownership rate is 67.5%.
How are the schools in Welney?
23.3% of adults in Welney hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.7% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Welney?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Welney is 6.8% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 2.3% Asian. 93.7% of residents speak only English at home. 5.6% of the population are military veterans. 5.9% of residents have a disability.