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Branston, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Branston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,852. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,852 Population 10/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,377 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,377 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$298,458 home value, $1,184/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Branston

Branston

Branston is an English food brand best known for the original Branston Pickle. This is a condiment consisting of diced vegetables pickled in a sauce made from vinegar, tomato, apple, and spices. It has a sweet, spicy consistency like a chutney, and is commonly served as part of a ploughman's lunch in British pubs.

People

Population3,852
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,377
Per Capita$47,377
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$298,458
Rent$1,184
Ownership73.8%
Housing Units1,541

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+49.9%

Community

Population3,852
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates53.1954°, -0.4748°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (941 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.4 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$47,377
Median Age46.1 years

About Branston

Branston is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,852. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Branston has a population of 3,852 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 398.2 square miles. The median age is 46.1 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly White (2.8%), with 1.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.5% of residents. 10.2% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 4.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

3,852
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
46.1yrs
Median Age
19% above United Kingdom avg
398.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.5%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Branston vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Branston is $47,377, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,377 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $911, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 351 business establishments. 27.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Branston vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$47,377
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,377
Avg Weekly Wage$911

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)351

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.9%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home27.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Branston is $298,458, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,184 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 73.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,541 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$298,458
6% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,184
2% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.8%
Owner-Occupied73.8%
Renter-Occupied26.2%
Housing Units1,541

Property Tax

Climate in Branston

Branston has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 613 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 2° / 6.7° 49.9
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F 2° / 7.6° 38.1
Mar 6.6°C / 44°F 3.2° / 10.1° 36.4
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4.8° / 13.1° 43.3
May 11.9°C / 53°F 7.5° / 16.3° 48.3
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.1° 56.3
Jul 17.1°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.6° 59.6
Aug 16.9°C / 62°F 12.5° / 21.3° 57.0
Sep 14.3°C / 58°F 10.4° / 18.2° 53.8
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F 7.6° / 14° 60.3
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F 4.6° / 9.7° 58.4
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 2.4° / 6.9° 51.2
Branston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area398.2 sq mi (1,031.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates53.1954°N, 0.4748°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 25 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 135 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 127 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 120 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 47 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 75 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 127 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 136 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 118 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 55 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 106 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 46 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 148 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 133 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 55 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 115 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 138 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 92 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 109 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
August 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Branston has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.4").

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29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11% below the national average of 33.7%. 49.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.9%
11% below United Kingdom avg
High School+49.9%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density10/sq mi
Total Area398.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.9%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home27.1%

Schools in Branston

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Branston Community Academy - - - -
Branston Junior Academy - - - -
Branston Church of England Infant Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Branston

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Magna Radio classic hits, hits MP3
Lincs Sound 00s, 10s UNKNOWN
103 The Eye - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Newark - MP3 64 kbps
Magna Mix classic hits, hits MP3
Heckington Living Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps
107FM community MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Branston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chadwick Centre
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre
Lincoln Museum
Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum
Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre
Mrs Smith's Cottage
Museum of Lincolnshire Life
North Ings Farm Museum
RAF Ingham - Polish Bomber Squadrons Centre
RAF Waddington Heritage Centre
Sector Operations Room Museum
Skellingthorpe Heritage Room
Sleaford Museum
Victorian Prison

Libraries in Branston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Birchwood Library0.0
Boultham Library0.0
Bracebridge Heath Community Library0.0
Bracebridge Library0.0
Cherry Willingham Library0.0
Great Central Warehouse Library0.0
Library0.0
Lincoln Central Library0.0
Nettleham Library0.0
Post Office and Library0.0
Ruskington Library0.0
Sleaford Library0.0
Welton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Branston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cornhill Market
Hemswell Sunday Market - Carboot Sale
Lincoln Autojumble

Hotels in Branston

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Branston Hall

Restaurants in Branston

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Branston Chinese Take Away

Cafes in Branston

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Branston Cafe

Breweries in Branston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
8 Sail Brewery
Ferry Ales

Stadiums & Teams in Branston

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Branston

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Humberside AirportHUYMedium Airport
Leeds East Airport-Medium Airport
Nottingham City AirportNQTMedium Airport
RAF Barkston Heath-Medium Airport
RAF ConingsbyQCYMedium Airport
RAF Cranwell-Medium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
RAF Wittering-Medium Airport
(Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield-Small Airport
Acaster Malbis Airstrip-Small Airport
Acthorpe Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashley's Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Askern Airfield-Small Airport
Bakersfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Bankwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Beeches Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield-Small Airport
Birchwood Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Bitteswell Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Black Spring Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blackmoor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Boston Aerodrome-Small Airport
Breighton Airfield-Small Airport
Bridge Cottage Airstrip-Small Airport
Brookfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bucknall Airfield-Small Airport
Burn Airfield-Small Airport
Burton-Constable Airstrip-Small Airport
Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Caunton Airfield-Small Airport
Chatteris Airfield-Small Airport
Cliffe Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottage Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cowbit Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Airstrip-Small Airport
Crowland Glider Field-Small Airport
Cuxwold Airfield-Small Airport
Darlton Gliding Club-Small Airport
Decoy Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Deenethorpe Airfield-Small Airport
East Kirkby Airfield-Small Airport
Eastfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Elvington Airfield-Small Airport
Fenland Airfield-Small Airport
Finningley Village Airstrip-Small Airport
Forwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Furze Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Garton Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Gilrudding Grange Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Branston

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints

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 Branston

What is the population of Branston?

Branston has a population of 3,852 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 398.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Branston expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,377, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $298,458 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,184 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Branston?

Branston 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 61°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Branston?

Branston has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $911. There are 351 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Branston?

The median home value in Branston is $298,458. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,184. The homeownership rate is 73.8%.

How are the schools in Branston?

29.9% of adults in Branston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Branston?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Branston is 2.8% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.3% Asian. 97.5% of residents speak only English at home. 10.2% of the population are military veterans. 4.9% of residents have a disability.

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