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Ampthill, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Ampthill is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 20,026. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
20,026 Population 49/sq mi density
312 ft Elevation 95 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$55,429 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,429 median income, 4.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$458,779 home value, $1,386/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population20,026
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,429
Per Capita$55,429
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

D
Home Value$458,779
Rent$1,386
Ownership72.9%
Housing Units8,010

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation312 ft (95 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+51.4%

Community

Population20,026
Population Density49 / sq mi
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Coordinates52.0269°, -0.4957°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.0 inches (813 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.6 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$55,429
Median Age41.1 years

About Ampthill

Ampthill is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 20,026. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Ampthill has a population of 20,026 with a density of 49 people per square mile, spread across 412.4 square miles. The median age is 41.1 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (6.2%), with 1.6% Black, 5.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.2% of residents. 3.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 3.8% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

20,026
Total Population
49
People / sq mi
41.1yrs
Median Age
6% above United Kingdom avg
412.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.2%
20% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 5.8%

Social Characteristics

Ampthill vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Ampthill is $55,429, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,429 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,066, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,822 business establishments. 34.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ampthill vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$55,429
26% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$55,429
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,822

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.8%
Public Transit3.2%
Work from Home34.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Ampthill is $458,779, 63% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,386 (19% above the national average of $1,163). 72.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 8,010 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$458,779
63% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,386
19% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.9%
Owner-Occupied72.9%
Renter-Occupied27.1%
Housing Units8,010

Property Tax

Climate in Ampthill

Ampthill has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.7°C), the coldest is Jan (3.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 764 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.7°C / 39°F -3.5° / 11.9° 58.5
Feb 5.9°C / 43°F -2.5° / 14.7° 62.3
Mar 6.8°C / 44°F -1.8° / 16.6° 62.8
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F -1.9° / 19.2° 34.9
May 12.1°C / 54°F 2.6° / 22.3° 52.0
Jun 15.5°C / 60°F 6° / 27.4° 65.0
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 8.4° / 31.1° 63.1
Aug 17.7°C / 64°F 8.5° / 29.2° 52.1
Sep 15.2°C / 59°F 5.2° / 26.7° 59.8
Oct 11.3°C / 52°F 2.8° / 20° 101.0
Nov 7.1°C / 45°F -1° / 15.5° 72.6
Dec 5.4°C / 42°F -2.8° / 12.9° 79.6
Ampthill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area412.4 sq mi (1,068.2 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates52.0269°N, 0.4957°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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 M4.8 125 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 148 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 100 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 94 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 81 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 79 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 78 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 131 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 79 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 50 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 92 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 121 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 142 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 135 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 145 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 124 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 113 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 148 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 138 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Ampthill has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1% below the national average of 33.7%. 51.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.2%
1% below United Kingdom avg
High School+51.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density49/sq mi
Total Area412.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.8%
Public Transit3.2%
Work from Home34.5%

Schools in Ampthill

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Russell Lower School - - - -
The Firs Lower School - - - -
Alameda Middle School - - - -
Redborne Upper School and Community College - - - -
Alameda Middle School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ampthill

34 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Smooth Country country, country music AAC 48 kbps
BBC tv news, world news MP3 56 kbps
Labyrinth | NTS breaks, techno MP3
BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) information, local AAC+ 101 kbps
Eirewave UK 128 kbps, adfree MP3 128 kbps
CDNX Radio - MP3 128 kbps
BBC 1 XTRA - UNKNOWN
Northants 1 00's, 10's MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - 70s Rock 70s rock, 70’s rock MP3
BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) information, local AAC 339 kbps
Bedford Radio classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio hospital radio MP3
CRMK pop MP3 192 kbps
Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio 1950s, 50's MP3 192 kbps
Black Cat Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Heart Northants 96.6 commercial, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Gabbie's Doo - MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Bedford - MP3 128 kbps
BFBS UK - MP3 128 kbps
Bloomberg UK business, news UNKNOWN
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
Beat Route Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Bucks Radio community radio, local news MP3
Banita Maxx Radio edm, hardstyle MP3
Mix 92.6 (backup) - MP3 128 kbps
Venture Radio - Pumpkin FM adventure, cowboys MP3 64 kbps
IANL islam, islamic MP3 96 kbps
Heartlands | NTS folk, traditional MP3
Voices - MP3 128 kbps
Mix 92.6 community radio MP3
in2Beats classic soul MP3 192 kbps
Data Transmission Radio deep house, drum and bass MP3 320 kbps
Radio Christmas - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Xtra 2000s, 2010s MP3

Museums in Ampthill

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1940's Re-enactors
Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park
Block B
British schools museum
Cowper and Newton Museum
Fire Museum
Garden City Collection Study Centre
Hut 1
Hut 11
Hut 11A
Hut 12
Hut 3
Hut 6
Hut 8
James McCudden Heritage Flight Centre
John Bunyan museum
Leighton Buzzard Railway Museum
Military Intelligence Museum
Moot Hall
Mossman Collection
MT Museum
Museums and YMCA Canteen
National Radio Centre (RSGB)
Natural History Museum at Tring
Newground Farm
North Hertfordshire Museum
Panacea Museum
Pitstone Green Museum
Redbourn Village Museum
S.O.44 Museum
Shaw's Corner
St Neots Museum
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Teleprinter Hall
The Higgins
The Mansion
The National Museum of Computing
Thurleigh Museum
Trenchard Museum
Tring Local History Museum
Visitor Centre
Wardown Park Museum
Woburn Heritage Museum
Wollaston Museum

Libraries in Ampthill

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ampthill Library0.0
Barton Library0.0
Bedford Central Library0.0
Biggleswade Library0.0
Bletchley Public Library0.0
Bromham Library0.0
Bury Park & Community Resource Centre0.0
Flitwick Library0.0
Harpenden Library0.0
Hitchin Library0.0
Houghton Regis Library0.0
Houghton Regis Library0.0
Ivinghoe Library0.0
Kempston Branch Library0.0
Kings Norton Library (Building 55)0.0
Leagrave Library0.0
Leighton Buzzard Library0.0
Lewsey Community Centre and Library0.0
Library0.0
Luton Central Library0.0
Luton Central Library0.0
MKUH Staff Library0.0
MKUH Staff Library0.0
Newport Pagnell Library0.0
Olney Library0.0
OU Library0.0
Putnoe Library0.0
Sandy Library0.0
Shefford Library0.0
St Neots Library0.0
Stopsley Library0.0
Stopsley Library0.0
The Library & Resources Centre0.0
Toddington Library0.0
Tring Library0.0
University Library0.0
Wheathampstead Community Library0.0
Wing Community Library0.0
Woburn Sands Library0.0
Wollaston Library0.0
Wootton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ampthill

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Berko Boot Fair
Harpur Square
Hitchin Market
Market Hall
Market Place
Olney Market
St Paul's Square

Hotels in Ampthill

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The White Hart

Restaurants in Ampthill

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampthill Deli & Kitchen
Arena Ampthill
Donatello's
Fratellis
Rajgate
Verandah Ampthill
Yakamoz Meze Bar

Cafes in Ampthill

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampthill Park Hub
Costa
Eileen's by Steve Barringer
Shake M'Up
The Coffee Pot
The Cupcake Bar
Vapour Cafe
Wakey Joes

Veterinaries in Ampthill

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampthill Veterinary Centre

Gas Stations in Ampthill

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Breweries in Ampthill

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
B&T Brewery
Brewpoint
Farr Brewery
The 3 Brewers
Weldon Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Ampthill

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Ski Resorts Near Ampthill

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 Ampthill

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
Cranfield Airport-Medium Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF Wittering-Medium Airport
Armshold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Audley End Airfield-Small Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Bakersfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Barnfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bedford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Benington Airfield-Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bicester Airfield-Small Airport
Bitteswell Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bovingdon Airstrip-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brooklands Aerodrome-Small Airport
Brooklands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome-Small Airport
Buttermilk Hall Farm-Small Airport
Cardington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalgrove Airfield-Small Airport
Chatteris Airfield-Small Airport
Cheddington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chesham Vale Airstrip-Small Airport
Chipstead Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Coldharbour Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coleman Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottered Airstrip-Small Airport
Cowbit Airstrip-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crowland Glider Field-Small Airport
Dalkeith Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Damyns Hall Aerodrome-Small Airport
Deenethorpe Airfield-Small Airport
Denham Aerodrome-Small Airport
Drayton Home Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Drayton St Leonard Airfield-Small Airport
Duxford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Dysons Osiers Airstrip-Small Airport
Earwig Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ampthill

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ampthill Post Office

Treatment Centers in Ampthill

42 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adult ICU
Antenatal and Postnatal wards
Back To Back
Breast Screening
Breast Unit entrance A
Breast Unit entrance B
Cardiac Centre - Ground floor
Cardiology/ECG 1st floor
Chemotherapy
Children's Outpatients
Clearer Ears Hitchin
Day Assessment Unit
Eaglestone Health Centre
Eye Clinic
Health Centre
Imaging
Johnstone's Chiropodist
L&D Bariatrics and Rheumatology
L&D Orthopaedic
Limb fitting
Liverpool Road Health Centre
Luing Cowley Outpatients Centre
Luton Chiropratic Clinic
Luton NHS Walk-in Centre
Maternity
Maternity Triage
Milton Keynes Chiropractic Clinic
MK Laser Clinic
Mortuary
NICU
Outpatients
Paeds ED
Pre Op
RAD Clinics Milton Keynes
SSSU
The Atrium
Theatres 7-14
Urology
Ward 34
Wards 20 - 26
Zone E
Zone H

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ampthill

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
St Andrew the Apostle
Strict Bapist Chapel

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 Ampthill

What is the population of Ampthill?

Ampthill has a population of 20,026 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 412.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Ampthill expensive to live in?

The median household income is $55,429, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $458,779 (63% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ampthill?

Ampthill has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ampthill?

Ampthill has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,066. There are 1,822 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ampthill?

The median home value in Ampthill is $458,779. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,386. The homeownership rate is 72.9%.

How are the schools in Ampthill?

33.2% of adults in Ampthill hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 51.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Ampthill?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ampthill is 6.2% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 5.6% Asian. 94.2% of residents speak only English at home. 3.6% of the population are military veterans. 3.8% of residents have a disability.

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