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Harwich

City in Suffolk, United Kingdom

Overview

Harwich is a historic port town on the Suffolk coast, known for its rich maritime heritage and charming seaside atmosphere. With scenic waterfronts and cobbled streets, it offers relaxed coastal living and easy access to regional transport. Harwich is ideal for history lovers and those seeking a quieter UK escape.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Two Tier County
Suffolk
Population
18,794
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.94°, 1.28°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
86
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$2,400
Local Cost
$1,420
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
94
English
99
Temperature
10.6°C
Summer Avg
16.6°C
Winter Avg
5.1°C
Record High
28.2°C
Record Low
-4.5°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
717 mm
Internet Speed
250 Mbps
Upload
115 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
13
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
ESH
Distance
28 km

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 52 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 67/100.

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