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Wickford, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Wickford is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 32,975. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
32,975 Population 726/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population32,975
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density726/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units13,190

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population32,975
Population Density726 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates51.6110°, 0.5233°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Wickford

Wickford is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 32,975. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Wickford has a population of 32,975 with a density of 726 people per square mile, spread across 45.4 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

32,975
Total Population
726
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
45.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Wickford vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Wickford is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 3,001 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Wickford vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)3,001

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Wickford is $249,800, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 13,190 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,800
11% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units13,190

Property Tax

Climate in Wickford

Wickford has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.5°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 734 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F -2.4° / 11.9° 58.5
Feb 6.5°C / 44°F -0.8° / 13.6° 58.5
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 0.3° / 16° 55.9
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F 0.7° / 17.6° 33.7
May 12.6°C / 55°F 4.6° / 21.1° 45.2
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 8.5° / 25.8° 59.6
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 10.7° / 28.2° 52.2
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 10.8° / 27.3° 49.9
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 7.5° / 25.7° 58.6
Oct 12.7°C / 55°F 5° / 19.7° 100.2
Nov 8.3°C / 47°F 0.6° / 15.4° 78.6
Dec 6.4°C / 43°F -0.6° / 12.8° 83.1
Wickford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area45.4 sq mi (117.7 km²)
Population Density726/sq mi
Coordinates51.6110°N, 0.5233°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 68 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 88 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 111 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 142 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 87 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 132 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 72 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 145 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 71 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 98 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 135 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 72 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 131 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 116 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 138 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 86 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 116 km
Jan 1, 1995 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom M2.9 107 km
Feb 15, 1994 4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom M2.9 104 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 99 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 1.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in

Wickford has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density726/sq mi
Total Area45.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Wickford

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Bromfords School - - - -
Abacus Primary School - - - -
Crays Hill Primary School - - - -
Rettendon Primary School - - - -
Runwell Community Primary School - - - -
The Wickford Church of England School - - - -
North Crescent Primary School - - - -
Beauchamps High School - - - -
Hilltop Infant and Junior School - - - -
Grange Primary School - - - -
Castledon School - - - -
Wickford Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wickford

38 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Talk Radio (UK) curent affairs, politics AAC+ 32 kbps
Street Sounds Radio dance, disco MP3
Radio Caroline Flashback 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Essex contemporary hits radio, pop MP3
ABC Oldies Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Absolute Radio 80s 80s AAC 128 kbps
BBC Essex - UNKNOWN
More Radio Eastbourne hits, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
YellowTealPurple ambient, electronic OGG 65535 kbps
Big L 2 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) 70's, 80's AAC+ 48 kbps
Forest Gold classic hits, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
Classic Hits Forest Radio 1950s, 1960s AAC 128 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
Zero Radio - MP3 128 kbps
West Kent Radio - MP3 170 kbps
Retro Mix Radio 70s, 80s AAC+ 48 kbps
Lyca Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Lifestyle Radio UK country, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Caroline North - AAC+ 52 kbps
GlitterBeam Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Power Ace Radio afrobeats, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
Oldskool UK dnb, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps
City Sound pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline Flashback - MP3 128 kbps
Sheppey FM 92.2 - MP3 256 kbps
Colin Mogagabe - MP3 128 kbps
Homemade Radio adult contemporary, blues MP3 320 kbps
Chelmsford Community Radio independent MP3 128 kbps
Stomp Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3
Phoenix FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Slim Radio deep house, disco MP3 320 kbps
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Italia lgbt, lgbtqia+ MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Chelmsford - MP3 128 kbps
NanoRadio - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Wickford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brentwood Museum
Canvey Island Heritage Centre Museum
Castle Point Transport Museum
Chelmsford Museum
Clifftown Telephone Museum
Cold War Bunker
Combined Military Services Museum
Dutch Cottage Museum
Essex Fire Museum
Essex Police Museum
Guildhall Museum
Leigh Heritage Centre
Milton Chantry
Museum in the Park
Peter Edwards Library & Museum
Prittlewell Priory
Queenborough Guildhall Museum
Royal Engineers Museum
Sandford Mill Museum
Southchurch Hall
Southend Central Museum
Southend Pier Museum
Southend Pier Museum
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Museum
The Bay Museum
The Cater Museum
The Museum of Power
Thurrock Museum
Tiptree Jam Museum

Libraries in Wickford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ARU Library0.0
Basildon Library0.0
Belhus Library0.0
Billericay Library0.0
Blackshots Library0.0
Brentwood Library0.0
Broomfield Library0.0
Canvey Island Library0.0
Chadwell Library0.0
Chatham Library & Community Hub0.0
Chelmsford Central Library0.0
Coldharbour Library0.0
Corringham Library0.0
Cuxton Library0.0
Danbury Library0.0
Dashwood Library0.0
Drill Hall Library Block A0.0
Drill Hall Library Block B0.0
Drill Hall Library Block C0.0
East Tilbury Library0.0
Fryerns Library0.0
Galleywood Library0.0
Gillingham Library0.0
Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre0.0
Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre0.0
Gravesend Library and Information0.0
Grays Library0.0
Great Baddow Library0.0
Great Tarpots Library0.0
Hadleigh Library0.0
Hartley Library0.0
Hatfield Peverel Library0.0
Higham Library0.0
Hockley Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Hullbridge Library0.0
Ingatestone Library0.0
Kelvedon Library0.0
Kent Elms Library0.0
Kings Farm Library0.0
Laindon Library0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Longfield Library0.0
Luton Library0.0
Maldon Library0.0
Marling Cross Library0.0
Medway Archives Centre0.0
Meopham Library0.0
New Ash Green Library0.0
North Melbourne Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Queenborough Library0.0
Rainham Library0.0
Rayleigh Library0.0
Riverview Park Library0.0
Rochester Community Hub0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Sheerness Library0.0
Shenfield Library0.0
Silver End Library0.0
South Benfleet Library0.0
South Woodham Ferrers Library0.0
Southchurch Library0.0
Springfield Library0.0
Stanford-le-Hope Library0.0
Stock Library0.0
Strood Library & Community Hub0.0
The Bishop Wilson Memorial Library0.0
The Thomas Aveling School and Community Library0.0
Thomas Plume's Library0.0
Thorpedene Library0.0
Tilbury Library0.0
Tiptree Library0.0
Twydall Library0.0
Vange Library0.0
Warner Library0.0
Westcliff Library0.0
Wickham Bishops Library0.0
Witham Library0.0
Writtle Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wickford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barleylands Craft Village
Basildon Market
Chelmsford Market
Dunton Boot Sale
Rayleigh Lanes
Rochester Christmas Market

Hotels in Wickford

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Downham Hall
Travelodge

Restaurants in Wickford

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Azuma
Belvedere Jazz & Music Club
Darby Digger
North Wing Restaurant @ Downham Hall
The Chichester
The Lodge Country Inn
Toby Carvery

Cafes in Wickford

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe On The Water
Hay Barn
Heidi's
Wild Bean Cafe

Train Stations in Wickford

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Battlesbridge
Wickford

Gas Stations in Wickford

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Gulf
Sainsburys
Shell
Threeways

Breweries in Wickford

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Billericay Brewing Company
Brentwood Brewing
Chelmsford Brew Co Ltd
Crouch Vale Brewery
Crouch Vale Brewery
Felstar Brewery
Iron Pier Brewery
Maldon Brewing Co
Mighty Oak Brewing Co. Ltd
Nelson Brewery
No Frills Joe

Stadiums & Teams in Wickford

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Ski Resorts Near Wickford

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Wickford

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Gatwick AirportLGWLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
Wattisham Airfield-Medium Airport
Acton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Armshold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Audley End Airfield-Small Airport
Barcombe-North Airstrip-Small Airport
Barling Airfield-Small Airport
Barnards Farm-Small Airport
Barnfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Benington Airfield-Small Airport
Bensons Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blooms Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bonnington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bradleys Lawn Airstrip-Small Airport
Brickwall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalksole Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Challock Airfield-Small Airport
Chelworth House Airstrip-Small Airport
Chipstead Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Clacton Airfield-Small Airport
Clees Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Clipgate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coldharbour Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottered Airstrip-Small Airport
Crockham Hill Airfield-Small Airport
Crosbie Field UL-Small Airport
Crowfield Airfield-Small Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Damyns Hall Aerodrome-Small Airport
Danehill Airstrip-Small Airport
Deanland Lewes Airfield-Small Airport
Debach Airfield-Small Airport
Duxford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Dysons Osiers Airstrip-Small Airport
Earls Colne Airfield-Small Airport
East Haxted Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Egerton Airfield-Small Airport
Elmsett Airfield-Small Airport
Exning Airstrip-Small Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Wickford

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Shotgate Post Office

Treatment Centers in Wickford

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blackberry Clinic
Hey Baby
Perry Clayman Project
Thorpdene clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wickford

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church
Battlesbridge Free Church
Christian Centre
Evangelical Chapel
Kingdom Hall
Ramsden Bellhouse Baptist Church
Saint Luke's Chapel
Shotgate Baptist Church
St Andrew, WIckford
St Catherine, Wickford
St Margaret, Downham
St Mary the Virgin
St Mary, Runwell
St Nicholas, Rawreth
St Peters
The Salvation Army - Wickford

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 Wickford

What is the population of Wickford?

Wickford has a population of 32,975 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 726 people per square mile, spread across 45.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Wickford expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Wickford?

Wickford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Wickford?

Wickford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 3,001 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wickford?

The median home value in Wickford is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Wickford?

50.0% of adults in Wickford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Wickford?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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