Woolpit, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Woolpit is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,089. Elevation: 213 ft (65 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,089 Population 5/sq mi density
213 ft Elevation 65 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Woolpit

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.

People

Population2,089
Density5/mi²
Veterans5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Population2,089
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Coordinates52.2245°, 0.8883°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (822 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.1 inches (5 cm)

About Woolpit

Woolpit is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,089. 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.

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F 1.7° / 6.6° 48.2
Feb 4.4°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.3° 44.5
Mar 6.6°C / 44°F 3° / 10.1° 38.4
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4.5° / 13.4° 39.3
May 12°C / 54°F 7.4° / 16.6° 49.7
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.2° / 19.5° 51.5
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 12.4° / 22.1° 56.6
Aug 17.2°C / 63°F 12.5° / 22° 62.0
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 10.3° / 18.8° 52.0
Oct 11°C / 52°F 7.8° / 14.3° 65.4
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F 4.5° / 9.9° 62.7
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 2.3° / 7° 56.3
Woolpit experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area395.4 sq mi (1,024.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates52.2245°N, 0.8883°E
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 M4.6 127 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 17 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 137 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 137 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 120 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 107 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 121 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 91 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 122 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 127 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 109 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 137 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 149 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 123 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 125 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 70 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 108 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 139 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 103 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 138 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 - 142 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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Schools in Woolpit

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Woolpit Primary Academy - - - -
Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy - - - -
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bury St Edmunds Library0.0
Capel St Mary Library0.0
Chantry Library0.0
Diss Library0.0
Eccles School Library0.0
Elmswell Memorial Library0.0
Hadleigh Library0.0
Ixworth Library0.0
Lavenham Library0.0
Long Melford Library0.0
Needham Market Library0.0
Stowmarket Library0.0
Sudbury Library0.0
Thetford Library0.0
Thurston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Woolpit

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Banham Car Boot
Farmers' Market
Snetterton Sunday Market
Thetford Market
Woolpit Sunday Market

Cafes in Woolpit

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks
Teacups
The Stag Cafe

Monuments in Woolpit

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee
Woolpit Village Pump

Gas Stations in Woolpit

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EG On the Move
Murco

Breweries in Woolpit

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
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.

AirportIATAType
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Norwich AirportNWIMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium 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 OfficeAddress
Co-op
Rattlesden Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Woolpit

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Methodist Church, Woolpit
Rattlesden Chapel
St Andrew
St Mary
St Mary, Woolpit
St Nicholas
St Peter

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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What is the population of Woolpit?

Woolpit has a population of 2,089 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 395.4 square miles.

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. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.

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