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| Withernsea | |
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| Town and civil parish | |
 Pier Towers, Withernsea | |
  Withernsea Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire | |
| Population | 6,159 (2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | TA344277 |
| • London | 150 mi (240 km) S |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WITHERNSEA |
| Postcode district | HU19 |
| Dialling code | 01964 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
Withernsea /ˈwɪðərnsi/ is a seaside resort town and civil parish in Holderness, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Its white inland lighthouse, rising around 127 feet (39 m) above Hull Road, now houses a museum to 1950s actress Kay Kendall, who was born in the town.
The Prime Meridian crosses the coast north-west of Withernsea.
At the 2011 UK census, Withernsea had a population of 6,159,[1] an increase on the 2001 UK census figure of 5,980.[2]
Withernsea education system consists of both Withernsea High School, and Withernsea Primary School.
- ^ a b UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Withernsea Parish (1170211289)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ UK Census (2001). "Local Area Report – Withernsea Parish (1543504330)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 18 February 2019.