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Wivenhoe, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Wivenhoe is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 9,567. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 9,567 |
| Population Density | 72 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.8555°, 0.9580° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.4 inches (822 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.1 inches (5 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,978 |
| Median Age | 39.2 years |
About Wivenhoe
Wivenhoe is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 9,567. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Wivenhoe vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Wivenhoe vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,978 |
| 33% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,978 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 871 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 47.4% |
| Public Transit | 5.3% |
| Work from Home | 30.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $380,863 |
| 35% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.9% |
| Housing Units | 3,827 |
Property Tax
Climate in Wivenhoe
Wivenhoe has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 627 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 133.0 sq mi (344.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8555°N, 0.9580°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 102 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 86 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Wivenhoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.2% |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 51.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Total Area | 133.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 47.4% |
| Public Transit | 5.3% |
| Work from Home | 30.6% |
Schools in Wivenhoe
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfields Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Broomgrove Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Broomgrove Junior School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Wivenhoe
33 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Sounds Radio | dance, disco | MP3 | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Essex | contemporary hits radio, pop | MP3 | |
| Big L 1 | 80's, hits 70's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Essex | - | UNKNOWN | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| FunkURadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) | 70's, 80's | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| EKR Retro Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Retro Mix Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline North | - | AAC+ 52 kbps | |
| BFBS Colchester | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| The Voice Of Doom | death metal, doom metal | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Zero Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Alpha Wave Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Colchester | - | MP3 | |
| Chelmsford Community Radio | independent | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Park Radio | community, diss | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FUNKERFM | world music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| City Sound | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Kori The Pom Radio | drum & bass, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GlitterBeam Italia | lgbt, lgbtqia+ | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Chelmsford | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NanoRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radioalfa2 | classic hits | MP3 | |
| Homemade Radio | adult contemporary, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Colin Mogagabe | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Wivenhoe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxted Airfield Museum | ||||
| Brightlingsea Museum | ||||
| Burnham-on-Crouch and District Museum | ||||
| Christchurch Mansion | ||||
| Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum | ||||
| Colchester Castle | ||||
| East Anglian Railway Museum | ||||
| East Essex Aviation Society and Museum (Martello Tower A) | ||||
| Gainsborough's House | ||||
| Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6 | ||||
| Hollytrees Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Art School | ||||
| Ipswich Maritime Trust Window Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Transport Museum | ||||
| Mangapp's Farm | ||||
| Manningtree Museum | ||||
| Mersea Island Museum | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Radio Caroline Ross Revenge | ||||
| RAF Bradwell Bay Preservation Group | ||||
| Restoration Shed | ||||
| Roman Circus Visitor Centre | ||||
| St Osyth Museum | ||||
| Sudbury Heritage Centre and Museum | ||||
| The Hold | ||||
| The Munnings Art Museum | ||||
| Tiptree Jam Museum | ||||
| Wolsey Art Gallery |
Libraries in Wivenhoe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Sloman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brightlingsea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broomhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnham-on-Crouch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Capel St Mary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chantry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clacton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County library Ipswich | 0.0 | |||||
| Gainsborough Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenstead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hadleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jaywick Library Access Point | 0.0 | |||||
| Lavenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Melford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manningtree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prettygate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosehill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southminster Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sudbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tiptree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Clacton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Mersea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wivenhoe Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wivenhoe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late Riser Car Boot | |||||
| Microshops Ipswich | |||||
| Plough Corner Car Boot | |||||
| St. Osyth Beach Sunday Market | |||||
| Weeley Car Boot |
Restaurants in Wivenhoe
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wivenhoe
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Wivenhoe
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Wivenhoe
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Wivenhoe
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Wivenhoe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarbank Brewery | ||||
| Dove Street Brewery | ||||
| Little Earth Project | ||||
| Mauldons | ||||
| Mersea Island Brewery | ||||
| Nethergate Brewery | ||||
| Other Monkey Brewing | ||||
| Red Fox Brewery | ||||
| St Jude's Brewery | ||||
| Viaduct Brewhouse | ||||
| Wibblers Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Wivenhoe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Wivenhoe
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Wivenhoe
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Beccles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Church Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gerpins Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| High Easter Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hinderclay Meadows Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Horham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wivenhoe
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Wivenhoe Cross Post Office | |
| Wyvern Stores |
Treatment Centers in Wivenhoe
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Open Road |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wivenhoe
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Mary the Virgin, Wivenhoe | |
| St Monica Roman Catholic Church | |
| Wivenhoe Congregational Church | |
| Wivenhoe Methodist Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Wivenhoe?
Wivenhoe has a population of 9,567 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 133.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.2 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Wivenhoe expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,978, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $380,863 (35% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Wivenhoe?
Wivenhoe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Wivenhoe?
The unemployment rate in Wivenhoe is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $961. There are 871 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Wivenhoe?
The median home value in Wivenhoe is $380,863. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.1%.
How are the schools in Wivenhoe?
32.2% of adults in Wivenhoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 51.7% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Wivenhoe?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Wivenhoe is 7.1% White, 1.8% Black or African American, 8.2% Asian. 92.2% of residents speak only English at home. 4.6% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.