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Thaxted
City in Essex, United Kingdom
Overview
Thaxted is a quintessential English market town set in the Essex countryside, renowned for its medieval buildings, lively local traditions, and picturesque setting. Its iconic windmill, Gothic church, and a lively calendar of cultural events make it a charming retreat for history lovers and weekend visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Two Tier County
Essex
Population
3,443
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.95°, 0.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,351
Local Cost
$1,630
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
16.6°C
Winter Avg
4.4°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
-6.6°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
700 mm
Internet Speed
108 Mbps
Upload
83 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
4
Parks
1
Transport
43
Walk Score
43
Footways
86.0
Airport
STN
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 78 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 71/100.
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