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Bourton, United Kingdom
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Bourton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,480. Elevation: 420 ft (128 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bourton
Bourton-on-the-Water is a village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England, that lies on a wide flat vale within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village had a population of 3,296 at the 2011 census. Much of the village centre is a designated Conservation Area.
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| Population | 1,480 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.0744°, -2.3278° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Bourton
Bourton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,480. The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet (128 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 43.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Bourton vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Bourton vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,944 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 135 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
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
| Homeownership | 63.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.0% |
| Housing Units | 592 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Area | 1,596.6 sq mi (4,135.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0744°N, 2.3278°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 80 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Bourton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.9").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,596.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Bourton
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St George's Church of England School, Bourton | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bourton
26 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul | 50s, 60s | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| SWU FM | dnb, drum and bass | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Bristol | pop music | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Xtra Hot | bournemouth, community | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Noods Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BCfm 93.2 | bristol, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Bristol | bbc, bristol | UNKNOWN | |
| BFBS Blandford | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Hot Gold | 70s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Bournemouth One | pop | AAC | |
| BFBS Salisbury Plain | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Alfred | community news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| 10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe | community radio, somerset | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Somervalley fm | community radio, local station | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Grey Clay Radio | ambient, dark ambient | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WIDE Radio | club, dance | MP3 | |
| Frome FM 96.6 | community radio, frome | MP3 120 kbps | |
| Forest FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Crystal Love Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CruiseOne Radio | electronic, indie | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Wimborne | community radio station | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Ujima Radio | african music, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) | punk, rock | AAC 48 kbps |
Museums in Bourton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford Fashion Museum | ||||
| Blandford Town Museum | ||||
| Bruton Museum | ||||
| Collonade | ||||
| Frome Museum | ||||
| Gillingham Museum | ||||
| Gold Hill Museum | ||||
| Haynes International Motor Museum | ||||
| Mere Museum | ||||
| Radstock Museum | ||||
| Roman Villa Museum | ||||
| Royal Signals Museum | ||||
| Shaftsbury Abbey Museum | ||||
| Sherborne Museum | ||||
| Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre | ||||
| Stour Micro Museum | ||||
| Sturminster Museum | ||||
| Trowbridge Museum | ||||
| Villa Ventorum | ||||
| Visit Hillbrush |
Libraries in Bourton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| amcar | 0.0 | |||||
| Blandford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Frome Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gillingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Mere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milborne Port Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Radstock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shaftesbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sherborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stalbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturminster Newton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Trowbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westbury Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bourton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Place |
Dentists in Bourton
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bourton
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bourton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall & Woodhouse Brewery | ||||
| Three Daggers |
Ski Resorts Near Bourton
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Bourton
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Brize Norton | BZZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Fairford | FFD | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calcot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Draycot Farm Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Inglesham Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bourton
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bourton Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bourton
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St George | |
| St Lawrence | |
| St Michael | |
| St Nicholas | |
| St Simon & St Jude |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Bourton?
Bourton has a population of 1,480 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,596.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Bourton expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% 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 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Bourton?
Bourton 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 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bourton?
Bourton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 135 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bourton?
The median home value in Bourton is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.
How are the schools in Bourton?
50.0% of adults in Bourton 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 Bourton?
90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.