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Withernsea, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Withernsea is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,159. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
6,159 Population 4/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,746 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,746 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$278,074 home value, $1,194/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Withernsea

Withernsea

Withernsea is a seaside resort town and civil parish in Holderness, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Its white inland lighthouse, rising around 127 feet (39 m) above Hull Road, now houses a museum to 1950s actress Kay Kendall, who was born in the town.

People

Population6,159
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,746
Per Capita$47,746
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$278,074
Rent$1,194
Ownership73.5%
Housing Units2,464

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+47.7%

Community

Population6,159
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates53.7312°, 0.0320°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (635 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$47,746
Median Age49.3 years

About Withernsea

Withernsea is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,159. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Withernsea has a population of 6,159 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,392.6 square miles. The median age is 49.3 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (2.7%), with 1.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.4% of residents. 6.2% of the population are veterans. 5.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

6,159
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
49.3yrs
Median Age
27% above United Kingdom avg
1,392.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.4%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.6%

Social Characteristics

Withernsea vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Withernsea is $47,746, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,746 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $918, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 560 business establishments. 24.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Withernsea vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$47,746
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,746
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)560

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.2%
Public Transit1.8%
Work from Home24.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Withernsea is $278,074, 1% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,194 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 73.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,464 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$278,074
1% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,194
3% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.5%
Owner-Occupied73.5%
Renter-Occupied26.5%
Housing Units2,464

Property Tax

Withernsea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 61°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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area1,392.6 sq mi (3,606.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates53.7312°N, 0.0320°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 44 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 115 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 7 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 115 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 148 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 122 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 137 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 135 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 103 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 121 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 123 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 74 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 147 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 135 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 104 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 148 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 77 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 147 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 74 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Withernsea has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 38°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.6").

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30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10% below the national average of 33.7%. 47.7% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.5%
10% below United Kingdom avg
High School+47.7%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area1,392.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.2%
Public Transit1.8%
Work from Home24.7%

Schools in Withernsea

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Withernsea Primary School — — — —
Withernsea High School — — — —
Sycamore House School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Withernsea

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TruckStopRadio — MP3 128 kbps
Time 2 Chill Radio chillout, downtempo MP3 320 kbps
Vixen 101 — MP3 128 kbps
Great Driffield Radio — MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Withernsea

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fishing Heritage Centre
Hedon Museum
Hornsea Museum
Immingham Museum
RAF Holmpton Bunker
Withernsea Lighthouse Museum

Libraries in Withernsea

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cleethorpes Library0.0
Community Library (Stanford Centre)0.0
Grant Thorold Library0.0
Grimsby Central Library0.0
Hedon Centre0.0
Hedon Centre0.0
Hornsea Library0.0
Scartho Community Library0.0
The Immingham Library0.0
The Willows Library0.0
Waltham Library0.0
Withernsea Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Withernsea

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Freeman Street Market
Skirlington Sunday Market
Wonderland Market

Restaurants in Withernsea

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bengal Lancer
Lifeboat Fish & Chips

Cafes in Withernsea

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Door Cafe
Castle Cafe
Ellis Cafe
Sunshine Caf
The Rosy Leaf

Dentists in Withernsea

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Lighthouse Dental Practice

Gas Stations in Withernsea

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jet

Banks in Withernsea

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank

Golf Courses in Withernsea

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Withernsea Golf Club

Breweries in Withernsea

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dock Beers
Great Newsome Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Withernsea

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Withernsea

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Humberside AirportHUYMedium 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
Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield—Small Airport
Blackmoor Farm Airstrip—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
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
Griffin's Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Hall Farm 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
Lower Park Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Loxley Airfield—Small Airport
Millfield Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Moor Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Newgate Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
North Coates Airfield—Small Airport
North Fen Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
North Moor Aero Club Airfield—Small Airport
North Reston Hall Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Northfield Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Octon Airstrip—Small Airport
Old Manor Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Skegness (Ingoldmells) Aerodrome—Small Airport
South Cave / Mount Airy Airfield—Small Airport
South Hykeham Airfield—Small Airport
Stow Airstrip—Small Airport
Strubby Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Withernsea

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Withernsea Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Withernsea

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Matthew's Church
St Nicholas's Church
St Peter & St John Fisher
Withernsea Methodist Church
Withernsea United Reformed Church

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 Withernsea

What is the population of Withernsea?

Withernsea has a population of 6,159 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,392.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49.1% male.

Is Withernsea expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,746, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $278,074 (1% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,194 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Withernsea?

Withernsea has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches.

How is the job market in Withernsea?

Withernsea has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 560 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Withernsea?

The median home value in Withernsea is $278,074. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,194. The homeownership rate is 73.5%.

How are the schools in Withernsea?

30.5% of adults in Withernsea hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.7% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Withernsea?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Withernsea is 2.7% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 1.3% Asian. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 6.2% of the population are military veterans. 5.4% of residents have a disability.

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