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Avebury, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Avebury is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 615. Elevation: 502 ft (153 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
615 Population 6/sq mi density
502 ft Elevation 153 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,020 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,020 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population615
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,020
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units246

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation502 ft (153 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population615
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Coordinates51.4167°, -1.8667°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$48,020
Median Age40.6 years

About Avebury

Avebury is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 615. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet (153 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Avebury has a population of 615 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 106.6 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

615
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
106.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Avebury vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Avebury is $48,020, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 56 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Avebury vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,020
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Avebury is $249,800, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 246 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,800
11% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units246

Property Tax

Climate in Avebury

Avebury has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 776 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 2.1° / 6.8° 76.9
Feb 4.7°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.5° 55.4
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F 3.2° / 10.2° 48.7
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4.7° / 13.2° 53.7
May 11.8°C / 53°F 7.5° / 16.2° 55.6
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.2° 55.7
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21.4° 61.2
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21° 66.2
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.3° 54.2
Oct 10.9°C / 52°F 7.8° / 14° 86.5
Nov 7.3°C / 45°F 4.7° / 9.9° 83.2
Dec 4.8°C / 41°F 2.5° / 7° 79.0
Avebury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Area106.6 sq mi (276.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates51.4167°N, 1.8667°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.10"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 124 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 126 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 125 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 142 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 98 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 69 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 86 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 109 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 86 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 94 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 101 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 99 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 86 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 112 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 136 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 97 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 86 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 99 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Avebury has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (1.8").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area106.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Radio Stations near Avebury

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mystery Train Radio americana, blues AAC 192 kbps
Incapable Staircase ambient, disco MP3 128 kbps
Vibe Central Radio club, club dance MP3 320 kbps
POP DAB pop MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Blandford AAC+ 64 kbps
BFBS Brize Norton AAC+ 64 kbps
itisnow Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Groovy MP3 128 kbps
Cotswold Hospital Radio MP3 96 kbps
Dean Radio local radio, pop MP3 128 kbps
Kennet Radio AAC 48 kbps
Windrush Radio MP3 160 kbps
HearMe - Classic Rock classic rock MP3
RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio 80s MP3 320 kbps
Frome FM 96.6 community radio, frome MP3 120 kbps
WIDE Radio club, dance MP3
Grey Clay Radio ambient, dark ambient MP3 128 kbps
State of the Art Radio MP3
Naim Radio classical, electronica OGG 160 kbps
Naim Jazz jazz OGG 128 kbps
Naim Classical classical, orchestral OGG 128 kbps
Alfred community news MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Avebury

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aldbourne Heritage Centre
Alexander Keiller Museum
Amesbury Aviation Heritage Centre
Amesbury History Centre
Athelstan Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Avebury Tithe Barn/Alexander Keiller Museum
Calne Heritage Centre
Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre
Chiseldon Museum
Crofton Pumping Station
Kennet and Avon Canal Museum
Lydiard House
Market Lavington Museum
Museum & Art Swindon
Museum of Computing
Pewsey Heritage Centre
Purton Museum
Ray Popes' Photo Musuem
REME Museum
Richard Jefferies Museum
Royal Army Chaplains' Museum
Royal Wottoon Bassett Museum
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Stonehenge Exhibitions
The Merchants House
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Wiltshire Heritage Museum
Wiltshire Museum

Libraries in Avebury

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amesbury Library0.0
Badbury Park Library0.0
Badbury Park Library0.0
Calne Library0.0
College Library0.0
Covingham Library0.0
Covingham Library0.0
Cricklade Library0.0
DCMT Library0.0
Devizes Community Hub & Library0.0
Liden Library0.0
Lyneham Library0.0
Malmesbury Library0.0
Marlborough Library0.0
Netheravon Library0.0
North Swindon Library0.0
Old Town Library0.0
Old Town Library0.0
Park Library0.0
Park Library0.0
Penhill Library0.0
Penhill Library0.0
Pewsey Library0.0
Pinehurst Library0.0
Pinehurst Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Purton Library0.0
Purton Library0.0
Rodbourne Cheney Library0.0
Science Museum Library and Archives0.0
Swindon Central Library0.0
Upper Stratton Public Library0.0
Upper Stratton Public Library0.0
West Swindon Library0.0
West Swindon Library0.0
Wootton Bassett Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Avebury

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Planks Farm Shop
The Shambles Indoor Market
Wiltshire Country Markets
Wiltshire Country Markets

Restaurants in Avebury

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Circle Restaurant

Cafes in Avebury

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Larder at the Gourmet Goat Farmer
Unhenged

Breweries in Avebury

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Arkells Brewery
Arkells Brewery
Cotswold Lakes Brew Co.
Hop Kettle Brewing Company
Three Daggers

Stadiums & Teams in Avebury

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Ski Resorts Near Avebury

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 $0
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 $0
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Avebury

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe DownMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Aston Down AirfieldSmall Airport
Avon Lane AirfieldSmall Airport
Badminton AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagber Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Barton Ashes AirstripSmall Airport
Batchley Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Bere Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Berrow AirstripSmall Airport
Bicester AirfieldSmall Airport
Bidford AirfieldSmall Airport
Binstead AirfieldSmall Airport
Biss Brook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bossington AirstripSmall Airport
Bowden Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bowerchalke AirfieldSmall Airport
Bowerswaine Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Bowldown Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brimpton AirfieldSmall Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Brown Shutters Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Calcot AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Charlton Park AirstripSmall Airport
Charmy Down AirstripSmall Airport
Chase Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chilbolton AirfieldSmall Airport
Clench Common AirfieldSmall Airport
Clutton Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Colliers Elm Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Compton Abbas AerodromeSmall Airport
Compton Chamberlayne AirstripSmall Airport
Cornbury House AirstripSmall Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh AirstripSmall Airport
Croft Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Croughton Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crumpton Oaks Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Denford Manor AirstripSmall Airport
Deptford 'Farm' AirstripSmall Airport
Deptford AirstripSmall Airport
Devizes AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Avebury

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Avebury Post Office

Treatment Centers in Avebury

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Gloucester House Rehabilitation Centre
The Avalon Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Avebury

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Avebury St James
Christ Church
St Mary Magdalen

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Avebury

What is the population of Avebury?

Avebury has a population of 615 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 106.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Avebury expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,020, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Avebury?

Avebury 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 61°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Avebury?

Avebury has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 56 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Avebury?

The median home value in Avebury is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Avebury?

50.0% of adults in Avebury hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Avebury?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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