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Woolpit, United Kingdom
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Woolpit is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,753. Elevation: 213 ft (65 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Woolpit
Woolpit is a village in the English county of Suffolk, midway between the towns of Bury St. Edmunds and Stowmarket. In 2011 Woolpit parish had a population of 1,995. It is notable for the 12th-century legend of the green children of Woolpit and for its parish church, which has especially fine medieval woodwork. Administratively Woolpit is a civil parish, part of the district of Mid Suffolk.
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| Population | 1,753 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.2245°, 0.8883° |
| 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 | $52,515 |
| Median Age | 48.1 years |
About Woolpit
Woolpit is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,753. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet (65 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
Woolpit vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Woolpit vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $52,515 |
| 30% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,514 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,010 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 160 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 31.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $402,278 |
| 43% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,313 |
| 13% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 74.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.1% |
| Housing Units | 701 |
Property Tax
Climate in Woolpit
Woolpit 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 | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 395.4 sq mi (1,024.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2245°N, 0.8883°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 | - | 142 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 127 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Woolpit has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.0% |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 48.2% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Total Area | 395.4 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 31.0% |
Schools in Woolpit
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolpit Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Woolpit
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Big L 1 | 80's, hits 70's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) | 70's, 80's | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Hardrock Hell | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| FunkURadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BFBS Colchester | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Alpha Wave Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Colchester | - | MP3 | |
| City Sound | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Park Radio | community, diss | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FUNKERFM | world music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Norwich | classical, comedy | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Future Radio | alternative, community | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amber Radio (Norwich)128k AAC | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Chelmsford Community Radio | independent | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Woolpit
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life | ||||
| Charles Burrell Museum | ||||
| Cotton Mechanical Music Museum & Bygones | ||||
| Dad's Army Museum | ||||
| Diss Museum | ||||
| Gainsborough's House | ||||
| Greene King Brewery Visitor Centre | ||||
| Guildhall of Corpus Christi | ||||
| Haughley Green Air Raid Shelter | ||||
| In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine | ||||
| Little Hall | ||||
| Mid Suffolk Light Railway | ||||
| Mid Suffolk Light Railway Museum | ||||
| Moyse's Hall Museum | ||||
| Sudbury Heritage Centre and Museum | ||||
| Suffolk Regiment Museum | ||||
| The Food Museum | ||||
| Woolpit & District Museum |
Libraries in Woolpit
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury St Edmunds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Capel St Mary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chantry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Diss Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccles School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elmswell Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hadleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ixworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lavenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Melford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Needham Market Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stowmarket Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sudbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thetford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thurston Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Woolpit
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banham Car Boot | |||||
| Farmers' Market | |||||
| Snetterton Sunday Market | |||||
| Thetford Market | |||||
| Woolpit Sunday Market |
Cafes in Woolpit
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Woolpit
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Woolpit
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Woolpit
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artefact Brewery | ||||
| Bartrams Brewery | ||||
| Brewshed | ||||
| Bruha Brewery | ||||
| Burnt Mill Brewery | ||||
| Calvors Brewery | ||||
| De Vossen Brewery | ||||
| Drinkstone Ales | ||||
| Elveden Brewery | ||||
| Humber Doucy Brewing Co | ||||
| King's Head Brewery | ||||
| Little Earth Project | ||||
| Mauldons | ||||
| Nethergate Brewery | ||||
| Old Chimneys Brewery |
Airports Near Woolpit
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Norwich Airport | NWI | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Marham | KNF | 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 |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Burnham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Church Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall 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 |
| East Winch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Felthorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Foxburrow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gerpins Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Massingham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Green Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gunton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| High Easter Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Woolpit
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Co-op | |
| Rattlesden Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Woolpit
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Methodist Church, Woolpit | |
| Rattlesden Chapel | |
| St Andrew | |
| St Mary | |
| St Mary, Woolpit | |
| St Nicholas | |
| St Peter |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Woolpit?
Woolpit has a population of 1,753 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 395.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
Is Woolpit expensive to live in?
The median household income is $52,515, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $402,278 (43% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Woolpit?
Woolpit 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 Woolpit?
Woolpit has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,010. There are 160 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Woolpit?
The median home value in Woolpit is $402,278. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,313. The homeownership rate is 74.9%.
How are the schools in Woolpit?
30.0% of adults in Woolpit hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.2% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Woolpit?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Woolpit is 2.7% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian. 98.1% of residents speak only English at home. 5.4% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.