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Basford, United Kingdom

England · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Basford is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 16,000. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
16,000 Population
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$39,113 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$39,113 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52 home value
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $39,113
48% lower than US avg
Home Value $52
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.2%
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.8%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.8%
172% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

People

Population16,000
Median Age40.6 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 14%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,113
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty0.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$52
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity26.8%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking9.8%
Depression13.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI9 (Good)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband96.3%
Population16,000
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates52.9667°, -1.1833°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation35.7 inches (906 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.3 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$39,113
Median Age40.6 years

Is Basford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Basford receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Basford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Basford is $39,113, 48% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Basford is $52, 100% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Basford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches, including 5.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9.

Basford has a population of 16,000. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly Asian (65.9%), with 13.9% White, 4.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 82.9% of residents. 2.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

16,000
Total Population
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Basford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.9%
6% above US avg
Other Languages17.1%

Social Characteristics

Basford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Basford is $39,113, which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 85.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. 25.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Basford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$39,113
48% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living85.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone38.9%
Public Transit14.6%
Work from Home25.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Basford is $52, 100% below the national median of $281,900. The home price-to-income ratio is 0x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$52
100% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Basford, 26.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 26.4% have high blood pressure. 9.8% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 79.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 13.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Basford vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.8%
16% below US avg
Diabetes5.8%
High Blood Pressure26.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.8%
30% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.9%
Physical Inactivity79.9%
Depression13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%

Food & Exercise

Basford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.7 inches
6% below US avg
Snowfall5.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median9.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.2%

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates52.9667°N, 1.1833°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 41°F (5°C)
2.2"
Feb 39°F (4°C)
1.7"
Mar 43°F (6°C)
1.9"
Apr 46°F (8°C)
1.8"
May 52°F (11°C)
1.8"
Jun 58°F (14°C)
2.3"
Jul 61°F (16°C)
1.8"
Aug 61°F (16°C)
2.1"
Sep 56°F (13°C)
2.1"
Oct 50°F (10°C)
2.2"
Nov 44°F (7°C)
2.2"
Dec 41°F (5°C)
2.4"

The warmest month is July at 61°F, while the coldest is February at 39°F — a seasonal swing of 22°F. December sees the most rain (2.4"), while February is the driest (1.7").

36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 96.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
7% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone38.9%
Public Transit14.6%
Work from Home25.5%

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