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Living in Heighington

Heighington is one of the cities recorded in the United Kingdom. Heighington had a population of 1,545 at the end of 2021. Regional median gross salary figures for Heighington showed €3,132 per month at the end of 2024. At the end of 2023, unemployment in Heighington reached 2.8%.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Heighington?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Heighington.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Heighington yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Heighington is 2.8%. Of 1,007 cities with data, 657 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band24 cities: 0% to under 2%240–2657 cities: 2% to under 4%6572–4Heighington 2.8%265 cities: 4% to under 6%2654–649 cities: 6% to under 8%496–87 cities: 8% to under 10%78–104 cities: 10% to under 12%410–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)3,132 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Office for National Statistics (ONS)8Official · regional context
Unemployment rate2.8 %31 Dec 2023Office for National Statistics (ONS)9Official · regional context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Heighington. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Heighington. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count2 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official
School Count2 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official

Mobility and administration

Heighington's nearest airport was HUY, 41 km away and offered 4 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count4 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights11Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km41 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports12Official
Nearest Major Airport IataHUY3 Aug 2026OurAirports12Official

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 4.3°C in January and 17.1°C in July. Heighington's monthly precipitation totalled 47.6 mm in January and 60.3 mm in July. Heighington's average monthly sunshine was 62.2 hours in January and 206.3 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Heighington average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Heighington average monthly precipitation, mm020406080483836444760605852615752JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Heighington average monthly sunshine, hours05511016522062861261682121912061921471097161JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Heighington annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.1PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Heighington is 7.1 µg/m³. Of 864 cities with data, 448 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–428 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³284–5203 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³2035–6448 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³4486–7174 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1747–8Heighington 7.18 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³88–91 city: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³19–101 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.06 µg/m³31 Dec 2024uk-air.defra.gov.uk13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 7 · Feb 7.7 · Mar 10.2 · Apr 13.1 · May 16.3 · Jun 19.1 · Jul 21.6 · Aug 21.4 · Sep 18.3 · Oct 14.1 · Nov 9.9 · Dec 7.2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 1.6 · Feb 1.7 · Mar 3 · Apr 4.9 · May 7.6 · Jun 10.5 · Jul 12.7 · Aug 12.6 · Sep 10.5 · Oct 7.6 · Nov 4.3 · Dec 2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO3Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 4.3 · Feb 4.7 · Mar 6.6 · Apr 9 · May 12 · Jun 14.8 · Jul 17.1 · Aug 17 · Sep 14.4 · Oct 10.9 · Nov 7.1 · Dec 4.6 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO4Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 47.6 · Feb 38.4 · Mar 36.4 · Apr 44.3 · May 47 · Jun 60.3 · Jul 60.3 · Aug 58.3 · Sep 52 · Oct 61.4 · Nov 56.9 · Dec 51.9 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO5Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 62.2 · Feb 86 · Mar 125.6 · Apr 168.2 · May 211.6 · Jun 190.8 · Jul 206.3 · Aug 192 · Sep 146.7 · Oct 109.3 · Nov 71.3 · Dec 61.2 hours31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO6Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Hale1,500 residentsKnowle1,485 residentsHook1,475 residentsNewburn1,475 residentsShadwell1,455 residentsEaston1,435 residents

Population and city profile

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population1,545 people31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics7Official

Is Heighington a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 36–66%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–66%
Student46%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 34–58%
Family41%strong on family, weak on safety · range 29–53%
Retirement54%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–69%
Population1,545 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)3,132 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Unemployment rate2.8 %31 Dec 2023Official source · Office for National Statistics (ONS)
PM2.5 — annual mean7.06 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · uk-air.defra.gov.uk
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Official source · Office for Students
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-26

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Heighington under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Heighington?

The median gross salary is 3,132 EUR/month. Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).

What is the unemployment rate in Heighington?

The unemployment rate is 2.8 %. Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Is the air quality good in Heighington?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.06 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: uk-air.defra.gov.uk.

How many people live in Heighington?

The published population is 1,545 people. Source: Office for National Statistics.

Is Heighington a good place to live?

Heighington may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  7. Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-04
  8. Office for National Statistics (ONS) ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-06
  9. Office for National Statistics (ONS) ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-06
  10. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  3. uk-air.defra.gov.uk uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-26

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