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Bamford, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Bamford is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 859. Elevation: 594 ft (181 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
859 Population 5/sq mi density
594 ft Elevation 181 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
45.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,224 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,224 median income, 4.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$325,628 home value, $1,181/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population859
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,224
Per Capita$47,224
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$325,628
Rent$1,181
Ownership71.7%
Housing Units344

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain45.8 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation594 ft (181 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.6%
High School+53.8%

Community

Population859
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Coordinates53.3482°, -1.6892°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation45.8 inches (1,163 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.1 inches (36 cm)
Median Household Income$47,224
Median Age46.6 years

About Bamford

Bamford is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 859. The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet (181 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Bamford has a population of 859 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 175.6 square miles. The median age is 46.6 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (2.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.1% of residents. 4.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

859
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
46.6yrs
Median Age
20% above United Kingdom avg
175.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.1%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.9%

Social Characteristics

Bamford vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Bamford is $47,224, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,224 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $908, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 78 business establishments. 29.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bamford vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,224
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,224
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)78

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.9%
Public Transit3.1%
Work from Home29.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Bamford is $325,628, 16% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,181 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 71.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 344 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$325,628
16% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,181
2% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.7%
Owner-Occupied71.7%
Renter-Occupied28.4%
Housing Units344

Property Tax

Bamford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Area175.6 sq mi (454.7 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates53.3482°N, 1.6892°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.31"
Driest Month (May) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 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 97 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 90 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 144 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 38 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 79 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 126 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 119 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 95 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 36 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 95 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 144 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 25 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 148 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 126 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 91 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 42 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 81 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 144 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 95 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.2 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 5.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Bamford has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 36°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and May the driest (3.1").

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35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% above the national average of 33.7%. 53.8% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.6%
6% above United Kingdom avg
High School+53.8%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area175.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.9%
Public Transit3.1%
Work from Home29.1%

Schools in Bamford

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bamford Primary School
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Radio Stations near Bamford

50 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Heart South Wales adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Cymru bilingual, contemporary AAC 48 kbps
BBC Radio Wales (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
Rotherham Radio MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru (128k) entertainment, music UNKNOWN
6 Towns Radio adult contemporary, classic hits MP3
Derby Sound MP3 128 kbps
ALL FM 96.9 community, community radio AAC+
Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) MP3 128 kbps
KFM Radio (US) MP3 128 kbps
ARP Radio dub, dub techno MP3 320 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
broradio community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
Past Perfect Radio 20s AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Camarthenshire local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
Heart North Wales local news, music MP3 128 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
Blue Sky Radio classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 256 kbps
High Peak 1 MP3 192 kbps
Selecta Radio UK 2tone, punk MP3 192 kbps
The Thread 102.8FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Nation Radio Wales contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Faza MP3 128 kbps
Amber Sound FM AAC+ 48 kbps
SMILE RADIO MP3 128 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
Revolution Radio Online AAC 320 kbps
MAX FM DERBY 92.2 drum and bass, news MP3 192 kbps
Drystone Radio MP3
Rhubarb Radio local radio, music MP3 160 kbps
KFM Radio multi MP3 128 kbps
Hereme 2010s pop 2010s, pop MP3
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
RocknationFmuk blues, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Access Radio 64K music, pop MP3 128 kbps
The Dove adult contemporary AAC
North Derbyshire Radio classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Sheffield Live! community radio, sheffield MP3 128 kbps
Mondo Radio community radio, variety MP3 96 kbps
Dragon Radio pop MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - top pop top pop music MP3
Millside Hospital Radio AAC+ 192 kbps
Erewash Sound MP3
Moorlands Radio MP3 128 kbps
Heart West Wales commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
Silk 106.9 classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bamford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Alfred Denny Museum
Bishop's House
Cannon Hall
Castleton Village Museum
Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum
Cooper Art Gallery
Cromford Mills
Darley Dale Waiting Room Museum
De Morgan Museum
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre
Eyam Museum
High Peak Junction
Kelham Island Museum
Ken Hawley Collection
Legends of the Lane
Masson Mills Working Textile Museum
Millennium Gallery
National Emergency Services Museum
Old House Museum
Peak District Mining Museum
Shepherd Wheel
Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre
The National Videogame Museum
Turner Museum of Glass
Weston Park Museum
Worsbrough Mill Museum
Wortley Top Forge
Yorkshire Natural History Museum

Libraries in Bamford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Broomhill Community Library0.0
Burngreave Library0.0
Burngreave Library0.0
Burngreave Library0.0
Buxton Library and Information Centre0.0
Central Library & Graves Gallery0.0
Chapel-en-le-Frith Library0.0
Chapeltown Library0.0
Denby Dale Community Library0.0
Derbyshire County Library0.0
Dodworth Library0.0
Dronfield Library0.0
Ecclesall Library0.0
Ecclesfield Library0.0
Firth Park Library0.0
Highfield Library0.0
Hillsborough House Library0.0
Holmfirth Library0.0
Illingworth Library (NHS only)0.0
Illingworth Library (NHS only)0.0
Information Commons0.0
Jordanthorpe Library0.0
Library and Information Centre0.0
Library@The Lightbox0.0
Mapplewell and Staincross Library0.0
Meltham Library0.0
National Fairground & Circus Archive0.0
National Fairground & Circus Archive0.0
Newbold Library0.0
Newfield Green Library0.0
Park Library Centre0.0
Penistone Library0.0
Polish Library0.0
Sheffield City Archives0.0
Southey Library0.0
Stannington Library0.0
Stocksbridge Library0.0
The Diamond Library0.0
The Diamond Library0.0
The Learning Zone0.0
Totley Library0.0
Upperthorpe Library0.0
Walkley Library0.0
Western Bank Library0.0
Woodseats Library, Doctor's Surgery and Lloyds Pharmacy0.0
Worsbrough Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bamford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arundel Emporium
Arundel Emporium
Barnsley Markets
Buxton Market
Cavendish Arcade
Chapeltown Market
Derbyshire Dales Markets
Holmfirth Attested Auction Market
Matlock Bath Indoor Market
Meat And Fish Market
Peddler Market
Penistone Market
Pollen Market
Pollen Market
Red Brick Market
Steel Yard Kelham
The Moor Market
The Moor Open Market

Hotels in Bamford

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bike & Boot

Cafes in Bamford

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Riverside Cafe
The Rest Cafe
The Wild Kettle Cafe

Train Stations in Bamford

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bamford

Gas Stations in Bamford

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sickleholme Service Station

Golf Courses in Bamford

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sickleholme Golf Club

Breweries in Bamford

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Abbeydale Brewery
Aldwark Artisan Ales
Bentley Brook Brewery
Blue Bee Brewery
Blue Bee Brewery
Cannon Brewery
Drone Valley Brewery
Emmanuales
Emmanuales
Intrepid Brewing Company
Jolly Boys' Brewery
Kelham Island Brewery
Kibble Brewery
Little Critters
Little Critters
Mitchell's Hop House
Mitchell's Hop House
Nailmaker Brewing
Neepsend Brew Co.
Neepsend Brew Co.
Peak Ales
Perch Brewhouse
Perch Brewhouse
Small World Beers
Stancill Brewery
Stancill Brewery
The Sheffield Brewery Co
The Sheffield Brewery Co
Thornbridge Brewery
Three Fiends
Triple Point Brewery
True North Brew Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Bamford

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bamford

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 $0
Chill Factor e 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bamford

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
East Midlands AirportEMALarge Airport
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Leeds East AirportMedium Airport
Nottingham City AirportNQTMedium Airport
RAF CosfordMedium Airport
Abbots Bromley AirfieldSmall Airport
Acaster Malbis AirstripSmall Airport
Askern AirfieldSmall Airport
Bankwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Birchwood Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Birds Edge AirstripSmall Airport
Bridge Cottage AirstripSmall Airport
Brook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Burn AirfieldSmall Airport
Butterfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Calton Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Camphill AirfieldSmall Airport
Cliffe AirstripSmall Airport
Coal Aston AirfieldSmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crosland Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Darley Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Derby AirfieldSmall Airport
Elvington AirfieldSmall Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Finningley Village AirstripSmall Airport
Fisherwick AirfieldSmall Airport
Garforth AirstripSmall Airport
Gilrudding Grange AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm (Sibson) AirstripSmall Airport
Grangewood AirstripSmall Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster AirfieldSmall Airport
Holly Meadow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Horse Leys Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Jericho Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Leicester AirportSmall Airport
Manchester Barton AerodromeSmall Airport
Middlebank Top Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Mitton AirstripSmall Airport
Netherthorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
North Rigton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Onecoat Morridge AirstripSmall Airport
Osbaston Lodge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Otherton AirfieldSmall Airport
Oxenhope AirfieldSmall Airport
Palmer Moor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Park Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Pear Tree Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Redmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bamford

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bamford Post Office

Treatment Centers in Bamford

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cygnet Pindar Rehabilitation Centre
NHS Fitzwilliam Centre
Steps Neurological and Trauma Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bamford

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bamford Methodist Church
Our Lady of Sorrow Church
St John the Baptist, Bamford

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 Bamford

What is the population of Bamford?

Bamford has a population of 859 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 175.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Bamford expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,224, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $325,628 (16% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,181 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bamford?

Bamford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.8 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bamford?

Bamford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $908. There are 78 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bamford?

The median home value in Bamford is $325,628. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,181. The homeownership rate is 71.7%.

How are the schools in Bamford?

35.6% of adults in Bamford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 53.8% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Bamford?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bamford is 2.2% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1% Asian. 98.1% of residents speak only English at home. 4.0% of the population are military veterans. 5.0% of residents have a disability.

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