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Bourton on the Water, United Kingdom
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Bourton on the Water is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,296. Elevation: 443 ft (135 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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| Population | 3,296 |
| Population Density | 526 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.8858°, -1.7549° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.5 inches (953 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.6 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $52,409 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
About Bourton on the Water
Bourton on the Water is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,296. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Bourton on the Water vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Bourton on the Water vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $52,409 |
| 30% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,409 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,008 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 300 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 45.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 39.1% |
Walkability
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
| Homeownership | 67.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.7% |
| Housing Units | 1,318 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bourton on the Water
Bourton on the Water 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 526/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8858°N, 1.7549°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Bourton on the Water has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (2.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.8% |
| 18% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 56.3% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 526/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 45.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 39.1% |
Schools in Bourton on the Water
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourton-on-the-Water Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| The Cotswold Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Cold Aston Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| The Rissington School | — | — | — | — |
| The Rissington School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bourton on the Water
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greatest Hits Radio | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Mystery Train Radio | americana, blues | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Incapable Staircase | ambient, disco | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vibe Central Radio | club, club dance | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BFBS Brize Norton | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| POP DAB | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LASER558 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frome FM 96.6 | community radio, frome | MP3 120 kbps | |
| RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio | 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| itisnow Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cherwell | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Windrush Radio | — | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Kennet Radio | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Dean Radio | local radio, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cotswold Hospital Radio | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Groovy | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bourton on the Water
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almonry Museum and Heritage Centre | ||||
| Broadway Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Chedworth Roman Villa museum | ||||
| Chipping Norton Museum | ||||
| Cirencester Air Raid Shelter | ||||
| Corinium Museum | ||||
| Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection | ||||
| Court Barn | ||||
| Gordon Russell Museum | ||||
| Hailes Abbey | ||||
| Shipston Museum | ||||
| Swinford Museum | ||||
| The Old Mill | ||||
| The Old Prison | ||||
| Tolsey Museum | ||||
| Tool Shed Exhibition | ||||
| Wellington Aviation Museum | ||||
| Winchcombe Museum | ||||
| Winchcombe Railway Museum |
Libraries in Bourton on the Water
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bampton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burford Tolsey Archive | 0.0 | |||||
| Carterton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chipping Norton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cirencester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cricklade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Evesham Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Faringdon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| George Moore Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lechlade Community Library & Visitor Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| LIbrary (L) Block | 0.0 | |||||
| Moreton-in-Marsh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winchcombe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wychwoods Branch Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bourton on the Water
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Markets | |||||
| High Street Market Amenity Area | |||||
| Number 31 | |||||
| The Tolsey |
Hotels in Bourton on the Water
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bourton on the Water
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bourton on the Water
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Bourton on the Water
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bourton on the Water
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bourton on the Water
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bourton on the Water
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Bourton on the Water
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bourton on the Water
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold Lakes Brew Co. | ||||
| Donnington Brewery | ||||
| Hawkstone Brewery | ||||
| North Cotswold Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Bourton on the Water
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bourton on the Water
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 Bourton on the Water
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | Large Airport |
| Coventry Airport | CVT | Medium Airport |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Medium Airport |
| Lasham Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| London Oxford Airport | OXF | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Benson | BEX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Brize Norton | BZZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Fairford | FFD | Medium Airport |
| Arden Heath Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Baileys Fram Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Baxterley Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Bericote Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Berrow Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bicester Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bidford Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bitteswell Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brine Pits Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Calcot Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Camp Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chalgrove Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Claybrooke Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cornbury House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Draycot Farm Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bourton on the Water
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bourton-on-the-Water Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bourton on the Water
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bourton-on-the-Water Baptist Church | |
| Saint Mary | |
| Saint Peter | |
| St Andrew | |
| St Andrews | |
| St James', Clapton | |
| St John the Baptist, Great Rissington | |
| St Laurence's Church | |
| St Lawrence's Church | |
| St Peter, Little Rissington |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Bourton on the Water?
Bourton on the Water has a population of 3,296 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 526 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 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 Bourton on the Water 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 Bourton on the Water?
Bourton on the Water 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 Bourton on the Water?
Bourton on the Water 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 300 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bourton on the Water?
The median home value in Bourton on the Water is $541,547. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,310. The homeownership rate is 67.3%.
How are the schools in Bourton on the Water?
39.8% of adults in Bourton on the Water 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 Bourton on the Water?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Bourton on the Water 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.