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Barrowden, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Barrowden is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 506. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
506 Population 156/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
31.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$53,791 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$53,791 median income, 3.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$435,780 home value, $1,345/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population506
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density156/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,791
Per Capita$53,791
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

C
Home Value$435,780
Rent$1,345
Ownership72.3%
Housing Units202

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain31.2 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+55.0%

Community

Population506
Population Density156 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates52.5903°, -0.6024°
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$53,791
Median Age46.8 years

About Barrowden

Barrowden is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 506. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 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.

Barrowden has a population of 506 with a density of 156 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.7% female and 51.3% male. The city is predominantly White (3.4%), with 1.1% Black, 2.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.7% of residents. 6.9% of the population are veterans. 3.5% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

506
Total Population
156
People / sq mi
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above United Kingdom avg
3.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.7%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.3%

Social Characteristics

Barrowden vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Barrowden is $53,791, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,791 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,034, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 46 business establishments. 34.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Barrowden vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$53,791
28% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$53,791
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.1%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home34.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Barrowden is $435,780, 55% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,345 (16% above the national average of $1,163). 72.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 202 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$435,780
55% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,345
16% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.3%
Owner-Occupied72.3%
Renter-Occupied27.7%
Housing Units202

Property Tax

Barrowden 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 164 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

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density156/sq mi
Coordinates52.5903°N, 0.6024°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 92 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 105 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 101 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 146 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 33 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 141 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 77 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 17 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 148 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 145 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 95 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 136 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 72 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 140 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 17 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 143 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 142 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 40 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Wettest
September 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in

Barrowden has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13% above the national average of 33.7%. 55.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.9%
13% above United Kingdom avg
High School+55.0%
A Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density156/sq mi
Total Area3.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.1%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home34.1%

Radio Stations near Barrowden

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) information, local AAC+ 101 kbps
Bedford Radio classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) information, local AAC 339 kbps
HearMe - 70s Rock 70s rock, 70’s rock MP3
Northants 1 00's, 10's MP3 128 kbps
Bloomberg UK business, news UNKNOWN
Hospital Radio Bedford MP3 128 kbps
Gabbie's Doo MP3 128 kbps
Heart Northants 96.6 commercial, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Black Cat Radio (US) MP3 128 kbps
Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio 1950s, 50's MP3 192 kbps
Beat Route Radio MP3 128 kbps
Boomerang Radio MP3
Radio Newark MP3 64 kbps
103 The Eye MP3 128 kbps
Rutland and Stamford Sound MP3
Usmani Mosque islamic, islamic religion MP3
Heart Peterborough charts, pop MP3 128 kbps
in2Beats classic soul MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Barrowden

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Baldocks Mill
Corby Heritage Centre
Delaine Bus Museum
Desborough Heritage Centre
Manor House Museum
Old Farm Equipment
Oundle Museum
Priest's House (National Trust)
Rocks by Rail
Rothwell Arts and Heritage centre
Rutland County Museum
Woolsthorpe Manor (Isaac Newton's Birthplace)
Workshop

Libraries in Barrowden

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bourne Library0.0
Burton Latimer Library0.0
Corby Library0.0
Danesholme Library0.0
Desborough Library0.0
Kettering Library0.0
Ketton Library0.0
Oundle Library0.0
Raunds Library0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Rutland County Library0.0
Ryhall Library0.0
Stamford Library0.0
The Cripps Library0.0
Thrapston Library0.0
Uppingham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Barrowden

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bourne Market
Corby Indoor Market
Grimsby Fish
Red Lion Square
Thrapston Livestock Market

Cafes in Barrowden

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Top Lodge Cafe
Two Flags Cafe

Breweries in Barrowden

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nene Valley Brewery
Potbelly Brewery
Three Hills Brewing
Whistling Kite Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Barrowden

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Barrowden

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
East Midlands AirportEMALarge Airport
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
Cranfield AirportMedium Airport
Nottingham City AirportNQTMedium Airport
RAF Barkston HeathMedium Airport
RAF ConingsbyQCYMedium Airport
RAF CranwellMedium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
RAF WitteringMedium Airport
(Duplicete)East Kirkby AirfieldSmall Airport
Armshold Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bakersfield AirstripSmall Airport
Bankwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Barnfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bedford AerodromeSmall Airport
Beeches Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Benington AirfieldSmall Airport
Bernwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bicester AirfieldSmall Airport
Bitteswell Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Black Spring Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blackmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Boston AerodromeSmall Airport
Brooklands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bruntingthorpe AerodromeSmall Airport
Bucknall AirfieldSmall Airport
Buttermilk Hall FarmSmall Airport
Cadwell Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cardington AirstripSmall Airport
Caunton AirfieldSmall Airport
Chatteris AirfieldSmall Airport
Claybrooke Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Coldharbour Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cottered AirstripSmall Airport
Cowbit AirstripSmall Airport
Croughton Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crowland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dalkeith Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Darlton Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Decoy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Deenethorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Drayton Home Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Duxford AerodromeSmall Airport
Earwig Farm AirstripSmall Airport
East Kirkby AirfieldSmall Airport
Easton Maudit AirstripSmall Airport
Fen End Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fenland AirfieldSmall Airport
Finmere AerodromeSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barrowden

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints, Laxton
Chapel of St Thomas Aquinus
Holy Trinity
St John the Baptist
St Luke
St Nicholas
St Peter

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 Barrowden

What is the population of Barrowden?

Barrowden has a population of 506 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 156 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.7% female and 51.3% male.

Is Barrowden expensive to live in?

The median household income is $53,791, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $435,780 (55% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,345 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Barrowden?

Barrowden 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 Barrowden?

Barrowden has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,034. There are 46 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Barrowden?

The median home value in Barrowden is $435,780. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,345. The homeownership rate is 72.3%.

How are the schools in Barrowden?

37.9% of adults in Barrowden hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 55.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Barrowden?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Barrowden is 3.4% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 2.7% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 6.9% of the population are military veterans. 3.5% of residents have a disability.

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