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Alconbury, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Alconbury is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,569. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,569 Population 4/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
31.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,284 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,284 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$384,527 home value, $1,207/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Alconbury

Alconbury

Alconbury is a village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, England. Alconbury is situated within Huntingdonshire which is a non-metropolitan district of Cambridgeshire as well as being an historic county of England.
Alconbury lies approximately 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Huntingdon.

People

Population1,569
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 7%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,284
Per Capita$48,284
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

C
Home Value$384,527
Rent$1,207
Ownership70.3%
Housing Units628

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain31.2 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+51.0%

Community

Population1,569
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates52.3690°, -0.2601°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.2 inches (793 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$48,284
Median Age43.2 years

About Alconbury

Alconbury is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,569. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Alconbury has a population of 1,569 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 444.4 square miles. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.4% female and 49.6% male. The city is predominantly White (7.1%), with 1.3% Black, 4.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.7% of residents. 5.5% of the population are veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,569
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above United Kingdom avg
444.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.7%
19% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 6.3%

Social Characteristics

Alconbury vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Alconbury is $48,284, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,284 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $929, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 143 business establishments. 34.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Alconbury vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,284
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,284
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)143

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.3%
Public Transit2.4%
Work from Home34.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Alconbury is $384,527, 36% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,207 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 70.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 628 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$384,527
36% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,207
4% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.3%
Owner-Occupied70.3%
Renter-Occupied29.7%
Housing Units628

Property Tax

Alconbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area444.4 sq mi (1,151.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates52.3690°N, 0.2601°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 129 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 115 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 75 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 67 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 92 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 50 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 101 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 105 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 51 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 137 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 12 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 142 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 80 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 128 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 129 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 128 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 134 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 115 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 135 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Alconbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.5").

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33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1% below the national average of 33.7%. 51.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.5%
1% below United Kingdom avg
High School+51.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area444.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.3%
Public Transit2.4%
Work from Home34.9%

Schools in Alconbury

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alconbury C of E Primary School
Ermine Street Church Academy
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Radio Stations near Alconbury

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Eirewave UK 128 kbps, adfree MP3 128 kbps
Cam FM 97.2 MP3
Northants 1 00's, 10's MP3 128 kbps
Bedford Radio classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - 70s Rock 70s rock, 70’s rock MP3
Cambridge Radio jazz, pop MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
Boomerang Radio MP3
Beat Route Radio MP3 128 kbps
Black Cat Radio (US) MP3 128 kbps
Gabbie's Doo MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Bedford MP3 128 kbps
Bloomberg UK business, news UNKNOWN
CRMK pop MP3 192 kbps
LoversRockRadio MP3 192 kbps
Heart Cambridge 103.0 hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
in2Beats classic soul MP3 192 kbps
Heart Peterborough charts, pop MP3 128 kbps
Rutland and Stamford Sound MP3

Museums in Alconbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1940's Re-enactors
Fire Museum
Heritage Centre
John Bunyan museum
MT Museum
Museums and YMCA Canteen
Norris Museum
Old Farm Equipment
Oundle Museum
Panacea Museum
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery
Ramsey Rural Museum
S.O.44 Museum
St Neots Museum
The Cromwell Museum
The Higgins
Thurleigh Museum
Whittlesey Museum

Libraries in Alconbury

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bedford Central Library0.0
Buckden Library0.0
Cambourne Library0.0
Dogsthorpe Library0.0
Eye Library0.0
Hampton Library and Leisure Centre0.0
Huntingdon Library and Archives0.0
Kempston Branch Library0.0
Library0.0
LRC0.0
Orton Library0.0
Oundle Library0.0
Papworth Library0.0
Peterborough Central Library0.0
Potton Library0.0
Putnoe Library0.0
Ramsey Library0.0
Sandy Library0.0
Sawtry Library0.0
St Ives Library and Learning Centre0.0
St Neots Library0.0
Stanground Library0.0
The Cripps Library0.0
Warboys Library0.0
Whittlesey Library & Learning Centre0.0
Woodston Library0.0
Yaxley Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Alconbury

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Car Boot Sale (seasonal)
Harpur Square
Market Square
St Paul's Square

Hotels in Alconbury

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Manor House Hotel

Cafes in Alconbury

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bohemia
Holly Lodge Cafe

Gas Stations in Alconbury

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alconbury Services

Breweries in Alconbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brewpoint
Nene Valley Brewery
Potton Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Alconbury

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Alconbury

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead 0.0 $0
Better Ski & Board Centre 0.0 $0
InPiste 0.0 $0

Airports Near Alconbury

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
Cranfield AirportMedium Airport
RAF Barkston HeathMedium Airport
RAF ConingsbyQCYMedium Airport
RAF CranwellMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
RAF WitteringMedium Airport
Andrewsfield AerodromeSmall Airport
Armshold Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Audley End AirfieldSmall Airport
Bakersfield AirstripSmall Airport
Bankwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Barnfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bedford AerodromeSmall Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Benington AirfieldSmall Airport
Bernwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Black Spring Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Boston AerodromeSmall Airport
Bovingdon AirstripSmall Airport
Brooklands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bury Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Buttermilk Hall FarmSmall Airport
Cardington AirstripSmall Airport
Caunton AirfieldSmall Airport
Chatteris AirfieldSmall Airport
Cheddington AirstripSmall Airport
Chesham Vale AirstripSmall Airport
Coldharbour Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Coleman Green AirstripSmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cottered AirstripSmall Airport
Cowbit AirstripSmall Airport
Crowland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dalkeith Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Decoy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Deenethorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Drayton Home Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Duxford AerodromeSmall Airport
Dysons Osiers AirstripSmall Airport
Earwig Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Easton Maudit AirstripSmall Airport
Elstree AirfieldSmall Airport
Exning AirstripSmall Airport
Fen End Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fenland AirfieldSmall Airport
Field Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fowlmere AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Alconbury

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Alconbury Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alconbury

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints (Buckworth parish church)
St Margaret's , Upton
St. Peter's & St. Paul's

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alconbury

What is the population of Alconbury?

Alconbury has a population of 1,569 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 444.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

Is Alconbury expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,284, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $384,527 (36% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,207 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Alconbury?

Alconbury has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Alconbury?

Alconbury has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $929. There are 143 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Alconbury?

The median home value in Alconbury is $384,527. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,207. The homeownership rate is 70.3%.

How are the schools in Alconbury?

33.5% of adults in Alconbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 51.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Alconbury?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Alconbury is 7.1% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 4.4% Asian. 93.7% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.

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