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Witchford, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Witchford is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,385. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,385 Population 380/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
34.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$52,659 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,659 median income, 3.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$440,693 home value, $1,316/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Witchford

Witchford

Witchford is a village and civil parish about 2.5 miles (4 km) west of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 2,385.

People

Population2,385
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density380/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 8%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,659
Per Capita$52,659
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

D
Home Value$440,693
Rent$1,316
Ownership69.5%
Housing Units954

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+51.4%

Community

Population2,385
Population Density380 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates52.3870°, 0.2060°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation34.0 inches (864 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$52,659
Median Age43.8 years

About Witchford

Witchford is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,385. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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.

Witchford has a population of 2,385 with a density of 380 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles. The median age is 43.8 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (7.6%), with 1.2% Black, 2.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94% of residents. 4.2% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 4.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,385
Total Population
380
People / sq mi
43.8yrs
Median Age
13% above United Kingdom avg
6.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.0%
20% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 6.0%

Social Characteristics

Witchford vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Witchford is $52,659, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,659 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,013, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 217 business establishments. 34.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Witchford vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$52,659
30% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$52,659
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)217

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.9%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home34.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Witchford is $440,693, 56% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,316 (13% above the national average of $1,163). 69.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 954 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$440,693
56% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,316
13% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.5%
Owner-Occupied69.5%
Renter-Occupied30.5%
Housing Units954

Property Tax

Witchford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density380/sq mi
Coordinates52.3870°N, 0.2060°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 21, 2022.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 119 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 44 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 88 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 124 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 131 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 137 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 73 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 132 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 147 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 124 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 74 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 113 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 20 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 135 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 73 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 147 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 146 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 114 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 139 km
Sep 6, 1993 35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom M3.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in

Witchford has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 51.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above United Kingdom avg
High School+51.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density380/sq mi
Total Area6.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.9%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home34.9%

Schools in Witchford

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Witchford Village College - - - -
The Rackham Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Witchford

12 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
Black Cat Radio (US) - 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 Witchford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1930s fen dwelling
Adams Heritage Centre
Anglesey Abbey
Bottisham Airfield Museum
Burwell Museum
Cambridge Museum of Technology
Cambridge Science Centre
Chatteris Museum
Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum
Discover Downham Heritage
Ely Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum
Fossils Galore
March & District Museum
Milstein Exhibition Centre
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Museum of Armed Police
Museum of Classical Archaeology and Faculty of Classics, University of Cambridge
Museum of Zoology
National Horse Racing Museum
Palace House: National Horseracing Museum
Prickwillow Museum
RAF Witchford Display of Memorabilia
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Stretham Old Engine
The Centre for Computing History
The Douglas Finlay Museum of College Life
The Museum of Cambridge
The Polar Museum
The Stained Glass Museum
Waterbeach Military Heritage Museum
Whipple Museum of the History Of Science

Libraries in Witchford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arbury Court Library0.0
Bar Hill Library0.0
Barnwell Library0.0
Bartlam Library / Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium0.0
Betty and Gordon Moore Library0.0
Burwell Library0.0
Cambridge Central Library and Learning Centre0.0
Cambridge University Library0.0
Chatteris Library0.0
Cherry Hinton Library0.0
Christ's College Library0.0
Churchill College Library0.0
College Library0.0
Comberton Library0.0
Community Information Centre0.0
Cottenham Library0.0
Downham Market Library0.0
Ely Library0.0
Emmanuel College Library0.0
Forbes Mellon Library0.0
Girton College Library0.0
Gonville and Caius College Library and Archives0.0
Great Shelford Library0.0
Haddenham Library0.0
Histon Library0.0
Homerton College Library0.0
Hughes Hall Library0.0
Littleport Library0.0
Maitland Robinson Library0.0
March Library0.0
Milton Road Library0.0
Murray Edwards College Library0.0
Newmarket Library0.0
Newnham College Library0.0
Parker Library0.0
Pembroke College Library0.0
Pepys Library0.0
Perne Library0.0
Peterhouse Library and Theatre0.0
Queens' College Library0.0
Quincentenary Library0.0
Robinson College Library0.0
Rock Road Library0.0
Shakeshaft Library0.0
Sherlock Library0.0
Sidney Sussex Library0.0
Soham Library0.0
Squire Law Library0.0
St John's College Library0.0
Study Centre0.0
Swavesey Library0.0
Swifts Library & Meeting Room0.0
Taylor Library0.0
The Luzio Building0.0
The New Library0.0
Third Court Library0.0
West Hub Library0.0
Willingham Library0.0
Wren Library0.0
Zoology Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Witchford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Downham Market
Ely Markets
Food Park
Market Square
Newmarket Market
Skylark Car Boot Sale
Skylark Indoor Car Boot Sale

Cafes in Witchford

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apex Coffee House

Veterinaries in Witchford

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Johnson & Scott Veterinary Clinic

Breweries in Witchford

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Calverley's Brewery
Cambridge Brewery
Cambridge Moonshine
Dojima Sake Brewery
Hereward Brewery
Milton Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Witchford

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Ski Resorts Near Witchford

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Better Ski & Board Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
InPiste 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Witchford

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
RAF ConingsbyQCYMedium Airport
RAF Cranwell-Medium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
RAF Wittering-Medium Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Armshold Farm 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
Black Spring Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blooms Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Boston Aerodrome-Small Airport
Boughton North Airfield-Small Airport
Brickwall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brooklands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Farm Airstrip-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
Dysons Osiers Airstrip-Small Airport
Earls Colne Airfield-Small Airport
Earwig Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
East Winch Airstrip-Small Airport
Elstree Airfield-Small Airport
Exning Airstrip-Small Airport
Fen End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fenland Airfield-Small Airport
Fowlmere Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Witchford

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Coveney Methodist Church
St Peter (Wentworth Parish Church)
St Peter-ad-Vincula
St. Andrew

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 Witchford

What is the population of Witchford?

Witchford has a population of 2,385 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 380 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Witchford expensive to live in?

The median household income is $52,659, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $440,693 (56% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,316 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Witchford?

Witchford 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 Witchford?

Witchford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,013. There are 217 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Witchford?

The median home value in Witchford is $440,693. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,316. The homeownership rate is 69.5%.

How are the schools in Witchford?

35.0% of adults in Witchford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 51.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Witchford?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Witchford is 7.6% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 2.6% Asian. 94% of residents speak only English at home. 4.2% of the population are military veterans. 4.1% of residents have a disability.

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