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Box, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Box is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,363. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,363 Population 3/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,020 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,020 median income, 3.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$417,149 home value, $1,249/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Box

Box

Box is a large village and civil parish within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Wiltshire, England, about 3 miles (5 km) west of Corsham and 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Bath. Box also falls in the easternmost part of the Avon Green Belt. Besides the village of Box, the parish includes the villages of Ashley and Box Hill; Hazelbury manor; and the hamlets of Alcombe, Blue Vein, Chapel Plaister, Ditteridge, Henley, Kingsdown, Middlehill, and Wadswick. To the east the parish includes much of Rudloe, formerly a hamlet but now a housing estate, and the defence establishments and related businesses on the site of the former RAF Rudloe Manor.

People

Population4,363
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,020
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

D
Home Value$417,149
Rent$1,249
Ownership68.0%
Housing Units1,745

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+52.4%

Community

Population4,363
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates51.4147°, -2.2456°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$48,020
Median Age40.6 years

About Box

Box is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,363. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Box has a population of 4,363 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,296.5 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (4.3%), with 3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents. 4.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

4,363
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
1,296.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Box vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Box is $48,020, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 397 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Box vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,020
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)397

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Box is $417,149, 48% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 68.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,745 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$417,149
48% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.0%
Owner-Occupied68.0%
Renter-Occupied32.0%
Housing Units1,745

Property Tax

Climate in Box

Box has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 776 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 2.1° / 6.8° 76.9
Feb 4.7°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.5° 55.4
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F 3.2° / 10.2° 48.7
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4.7° / 13.2° 53.7
May 11.8°C / 53°F 7.5° / 16.2° 55.6
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.2° 55.7
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21.4° 61.2
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21° 66.2
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.3° 54.2
Oct 10.9°C / 52°F 7.8° / 14° 86.5
Nov 7.3°C / 45°F 4.7° / 9.9° 83.2
Dec 4.8°C / 41°F 2.5° / 7° 79.0
Box experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area1,296.5 sq mi (3,357.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates51.4147°N, 2.2456°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 123 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 112 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 101 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 117 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 133 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 106 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 79 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 63 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 63 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 83 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 77 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 68 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 146 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 77 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 60 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 120 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 73 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 102 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 63 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Box has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.9").

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34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1% above the national average of 33.7%. 52.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.2%
1% above United Kingdom avg
High School+52.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area1,296.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Box

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Box Church of England Primary School - - - -
Corsham Primary School (Broadwood Site) - - - -
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Radio Stations near Box

32 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mystery Train Radio americana, blues AAC 192 kbps
SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul 50s, 60s AAC+ 192 kbps
Incapable Staircase ambient, disco MP3 128 kbps
SWU FM dnb, drum and bass MP3 128 kbps
Vibe Central Radio club, club dance MP3 320 kbps
Heart Bristol pop music AAC 48 kbps
Noods Radio - MP3 192 kbps
BCfm 93.2 bristol, rock MP3 128 kbps
POP DAB pop MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Blandford - AAC+ 64 kbps
HearMe - 1990s pop music 1990s pop music MP3
BBC Radio Bristol bbc, bristol UNKNOWN
Thornbury Radio - MP3 192 kbps
RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio 80s MP3 320 kbps
itisnow Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Groovy - MP3 128 kbps
Dean Radio local radio, pop MP3 128 kbps
Cotswold Hospital Radio - MP3 96 kbps
Radio Ninesprings - MP3 256 kbps
Ujima Radio african music, blues MP3 128 kbps
CruiseOne Radio electronic, indie MP3 256 kbps
Crystal Love Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Frome FM 96.6 community radio, frome MP3 120 kbps
WIDE Radio club, dance MP3
Grey Clay Radio ambient, dark ambient MP3 128 kbps
Somervalley fm community radio, local station MP3 192 kbps
10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe community radio, somerset MP3 128 kbps
State of the Art Radio - MP3
Naim Radio classical, electronica OGG 160 kbps
Naim Jazz jazz OGG 128 kbps
Naim Classical classical, orchestral OGG 128 kbps
Alfred community news MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Box

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Assembly Rooms and Fashion Museum
Athelstan Museum
Bath Medical Museum
Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution
Bath World Heritage Centre
Beckford's Tower
Box Rock Circus
Bradford on Avon Museum
Calne Heritage Centre
Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre
Collonade
Fox Talbot Museum
Frome Museum
Herschel Museum of Astronomy
Holburne Museum
Iron Duke
Jane Austen Centre
Kingswood Heritage Museum
Kingswood Heritage Museum
Mary Shelly's House of Frankenstein
Museum of Bath Architecture
Museum of Bath at Work
Museum of Bath Stone
Museum of East Asian Art
No.1 Royal Crescent Museum
Radstock Museum
Tetbury Police Museum & Courtroom
The American Museum (Claverton Manor)
Trowbridge Museum
Westwood Manor
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Wotton-under-Edge Heritage Centre
Yate Heritage Centre

Libraries in Box

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
amcar0.0
Bath Central Library0.0
Bath Spa University Library0.0
Box Library0.0
Bradford on Avon Library0.0
Cadbury Heath Libary0.0
Calne Library0.0
Chipping Sodbury Library0.0
Corsham Library0.0
Emersons Green Library0.0
Frome Library0.0
Library and Museum0.0
Malmesbury Library0.0
Moorland Road Community Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Radstock Library0.0
Saltford Community Library0.0
Tetbury Library0.0
The Library0.0
The Library0.0
The Library0.0
Trowbridge Library0.0
Warminster Library0.0
Westbury Library0.0
Weston Public Library0.0
Yate Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Box

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bath Farmers Market
Bear Flat Community Market
Odd Down Football Club Market

Restaurants in Box

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Bengal Bear
The Greenhouse Restaurant

Cafes in Box

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Forage
The Birdhouse Cafe
The Mac Shack
Toast Coffee House

Monuments in Box

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A celebration of stone quarrying in Box

Gas Stations in Box

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Box Garage

Golf Courses in Box

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kingsdown Golf Club

Breweries in Box

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Abbey Ales Brewery
Bath Ales
Bath Ales
Electric Bear Brewing Co
Three Daggers

Stadiums & Teams in Box

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Box

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Box

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Abergavenny Airstrip-Small Airport
Allensmore Airfield-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
Berrow Airstrip-Small Airport
Bidford Airfield-Small Airport
Biss Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bossington 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
Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Byecross 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
Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Abbas Aerodrome-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Curry Rivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor 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

Post Offices in Box

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Box Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Box

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Box Methodist Church
Box Methodist Church
Chapel Plaister
St Thomas a Becket
The Chapel of Rest

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 Box

What is the population of Box?

Box has a population of 4,363 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,296.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Box expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,020, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $417,149 (48% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Box?

Box has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Box?

Box has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 397 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Box?

The median home value in Box is $417,149. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 68.0%.

How are the schools in Box?

34.2% of adults in Box hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 52.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Box?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Box is 4.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3% Asian. 90% of residents speak only English at home. 4.2% of residents have a disability.

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