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Blockley, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Blockley is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,104. Elevation: 512 ft (156 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,104 Population 167/sq mi density
512 ft Elevation 156 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
37.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$52,409 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,409 median income, 3.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$541,547 home value, $1,310/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Blockley

Blockley is a village, civil parish and ecclesiastical parish in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, about 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Moreton-in-Marsh. Until 1931 Blockley was an exclave of Worcestershire.

People

Population1,104
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density167/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,409
Per Capita$52,409
Unemployment3.4%

Housing

F
Home Value$541,547
Rent$1,310
Ownership67.3%
Housing Units442

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation512 ft (156 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+56.3%

Community

Population1,104
Population Density167 / sq mi
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Coordinates52.0122°, -1.7627°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation37.5 inches (953 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.6 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$52,409
Median Age49.2 years

About Blockley

Blockley is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,104. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet (156 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Blockley has a population of 1,104 with a density of 167 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.8% female and 48.2% male. The city is predominantly White (4%), with 1.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.2% of residents. 5.7% of the population are veterans. 3.8% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,104
Total Population
167
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above United Kingdom avg
6.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.2%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.8%

Social Characteristics

Blockley vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Blockley is $52,409, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,409 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,008, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 100 business establishments. 39.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Blockley vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$52,409
30% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$52,409
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)100

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone45.6%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home39.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Blockley is $541,547, 92% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,310 (13% above the national average of $1,163). 67.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 442 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$541,547
92% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,310
13% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.3%
Owner-Occupied67.3%
Renter-Occupied32.7%
Housing Units442

Property Tax

Climate in Blockley

Blockley has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.1° 0.0
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F 2.2° / 8.1° 0.0
Apr 9.5°C / 49°F 5° / 14° 0.0
May 12.6°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.3° 0.0
Jun 15.5°C / 60°F 11° / 20° 0.0
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 13° / 22.4° 0.0
Aug 17°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.3° 0.0
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.5° 0.0
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 7.7° / 14.7° 0.0
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F 4.7° / 10.5° 0.0
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F 2.6° / 7.9° 0.0
Blockley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Population Density167/sq mi
Coordinates52.0122°N, 1.7627°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

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 62 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 90 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 123 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 147 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 111 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 32 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 110 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 107 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 9 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 133 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 132 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 133 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 113 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 140 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 112 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 106 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 108 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 124 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 M3.4 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Blockley has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.9").

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39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% above the national average of 33.7%. 56.3% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.8%
18% above United Kingdom avg
High School+56.3%
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density167/sq mi
Total Area6.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone45.6%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home39.1%

Schools in Blockley

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Blockley Church of England Primary School
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Radio Stations near Blockley

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC World Service news, talk MP3 56 kbps
LBC UK news talk, talk AAC 48 kbps
Smooth Radio easy listening, smooth AAC 48 kbps
BBC World Service (128k) news, talk UNKNOWN
Greatest Hits Radio AAC+ 48 kbps
Capital XTRA MP3 128 kbps
Mystery Train Radio americana, blues AAC 192 kbps
LBC London (National stream) news, talk MP3 48 kbps
Smooth Radio (Suffolk) adult contemporary, chill AAC 48 kbps
Capital XTRA MP3 128 kbps
Incapable Staircase ambient, disco MP3 128 kbps
BritAsia Radio MP3 320 kbps
Vibe Central Radio club, club dance MP3 320 kbps
Flashback Radio 00s, 90s AAC 128 kbps
Box UK Radio MP3 128 kbps
LASER558 MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio Coventry AAC+ 47 kbps
BBC CWR UNKNOWN
Heart FM (Birmingham) AAC 48 kbps
Apocalypse Radio dance, dj remix AAC+ 320 kbps
Black Country Radio MP3 128 kbps
Brumside Radio MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Brize Norton AAC+ 64 kbps
GRB 70's, reggae MP3 192 kbps
POP DAB pop MP3 128 kbps
Skylab Radio MP3
RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio 80s MP3 320 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
itisnow Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Blockley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Almonry Museum and Heritage Centre
Broadway Museum and Art Gallery
Chedworth Roman Villa museum
Chipping Norton Museum
Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection
Court Barn
Gordon Russell Museum
Hailes Abbey
Roman Alcester Museum
RSC Costume Workshop
Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall
Shipston Museum
Stratford Armouries
The MAD (Mechanical Art and Design) Museum
The Old Mill
The Old Prison
The Shakespeare Centre
Tolsey Museum
Tool Shed Exhibition
Tudor World
Wellington Aviation Museum
Winchcombe Museum
Winchcombe Railway Museum

Libraries in Blockley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alcester Town Library0.0
Broadway Library0.0
Burford Library0.0
Burford Tolsey Archive0.0
Chipping Norton Library0.0
Evesham Public Library0.0
George Moore Community Centre0.0
Libary0.0
Moreton-in-Marsh Library0.0
Stratford Library0.0
The Library0.0
Wellesbourne LIbrary0.0
Winchcombe Library0.0
Wychwoods Branch Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Blockley

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
High Street Market Amenity Area
Number 31
The Tolsey
Wellesbourne Market

Hotels in Blockley

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lower Brook Hotel & Restaurant
The Crown Inn

Cafes in Blockley

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blockley Village Shop
Garden Terrace

Gas Stations in Blockley

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Texaco

Breweries in Blockley

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Donnington Brewery
Hawkstone Brewery
North Cotswold Brewery
Purity Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Blockley

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Blockley

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Blockley

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF CosfordMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
Arden Heath Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Aston Down AirfieldSmall Airport
Avon Lane AirfieldSmall Airport
Badminton AirfieldSmall Airport
Baileys Fram AirstripSmall Airport
Baxterley AerodromeSmall Airport
Bericote Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Berrow AirstripSmall Airport
Bicester AirfieldSmall Airport
Bidford AirfieldSmall Airport
Bitteswell Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bowden Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bowldown Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brimpton AirfieldSmall Airport
Brine Pits Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Brown Shutters Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bruntingthorpe AerodromeSmall Airport
Calcot AirfieldSmall Airport
Camp Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chalgrove AirfieldSmall Airport
Charlton Park AirstripSmall Airport
Charmy Down AirstripSmall Airport
Chase Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Claybrooke Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Clench Common AirfieldSmall Airport
Colliers Elm Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cornbury House AirstripSmall Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Craysmarsh AirstripSmall Airport
Croft Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Croughton Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crumpton Oaks Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Denford Manor AirstripSmall Airport
Devizes AirstripSmall Airport
Draycot Farm AerodromeSmall Airport
Drayton St Leonard AirfieldSmall Airport
Edington Private AirstripSmall Airport
Englefield AirstripSmall Airport
Enstone AerodromeSmall Airport

Post Offices in Blockley

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Blockley Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blockley

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Lawrence
St Peter & St Paul

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 Blockley

What is the population of Blockley?

Blockley has a population of 1,104 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 167 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.8% female and 48.2% male.

Is Blockley expensive to live in?

The median household income is $52,409, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $541,547 (92% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,310 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Blockley?

Blockley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Blockley?

Blockley has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,008. There are 100 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Blockley?

The median home value in Blockley is $541,547. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,310. The homeownership rate is 67.3%.

How are the schools in Blockley?

39.8% of adults in Blockley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 56.3% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Blockley?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Blockley is 4% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 1.7% Asian. 97.2% of residents speak only English at home. 5.7% of the population are military veterans. 3.8% of residents have a disability.

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