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Oldest Cities in England

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — England

1 North Walsham 54.8
2 Cromer 54.8
3 Fakenham 54.8
4 Sheringham 54.8
5 Battle 53.5
6 Bexhill-on-Sea 53.5
7 Horncastle 52.7
8 Louth 52.7
9 Skegness 52.7
10 Mablethorpe 52.7
11 Matlock 51.8
12 Ashbourne 51.8
13 Wirksworth 51.8
14 Tavistock 51.6
15 Okehampton 51.6
16 Sherborne 51.5
17 Swanage 51.5
18 Bridport 51.5
19 Verwood 51.5
20 Ferndown 51.5
21 Portland 51.5
22 Dorchester 51.5
23 Blandford Forum 51.5
24 Easton 51.5
25 St Leonards 51.5
26 Shaftesbury 51.5
27 Wareham 51.5
28 Ivybridge 51.4
29 Kingsbridge 51.4
30 Dartmouth 51.4
31 Totnes 51.4
32 Ryde 51.3
33 Great Torrington 51.3
34 New Milton 51.3
35 Fordingbridge 51.3
36 Freshwater 51.3
37 Shanklin 51.3
38 Marchwood 51.3
39 Ventnor 51.3
40 Totton 51.3
41 Lymington 51.3
42 East Cowes 51.3
43 Ringwood 51.3
44 Barton on Sea 51.3
45 Sandown 51.3
46 Cowes 51.3
47 Bideford 51.3
48 Sidmouth 50.9
49 Axminster 50.9
50 Exmouth 50.9
51 Budleigh Salterton 50.9
52 Honiton 50.9
53 Seaton 50.9
54 Clacton-on-Sea 50.8
55 Frinton-on-Sea 50.8
56 Lytham St Annes 50.8
57 Brightlingsea 50.8
58 Great Malvern 50.8
59 Kirkham 50.8
60 Harwich 50.8
61 Freckleton 50.8
62 Manningtree 50.8
63 Walton-on-the-Naze 50.8
64 Preesall 50.1
65 Thornton-Cleveleys 50.1
66 Cleveleys 50.1
67 Fleetwood 50.1
68 Garstang 50.1
69 Woodbridge 49.7
70 Lowestoft 49.7
71 Dawlish 49.7
72 Halesworth 49.7
73 Felixstowe 49.7
74 Kingsteignton 49.7
75 Newton Abbot 49.7
76 Bungay 49.7
77 Beccles 49.7
78 Kesgrave 49.7
79 Leiston 49.7
80 Teignmouth 49.7
81 Leek 49.5
82 Biddulph 49.5
83 Cheadle 49.5
84 Littlehampton 49.4
85 Bognor Regis 49.4
86 Crowborough 49.4
87 Hailsham 49.4
88 Barnham 49.4
89 Uckfield 49.4
90 Rustington 49.4
91 Yapton 49.4
92 Market Weighton 49.3
93 Brough 49.3
94 Driffield 49.3
95 Pocklington 49.3
96 Hornsea 49.3
97 North Ferriby 49.3
98 Goole 49.3
99 Beverley 49.3
100 Bridlington 49.3

Cities with the oldest median ages in England often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. North Walsham has a median age of 54.8 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of North Walsham's residents are over 54.8 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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