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Braunston, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Braunston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,513. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,513 Population 297/sq mi density
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Braunston

Braunston

Braunston is a village and civil parish in the West Northamptonshire unitary authority area of Northamptonshire, England, next to the border with Warwickshire. At the 2011 Census, the parish had a population of 1,759. Braunston is situated just off the A45 main road and lies between the towns of Daventry and Rugby. Braunston is a hilltop village, most famous for its canal junction between the Oxford Canal and the Grand Union Canal, and associated marina.

People

Population1,513
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density297/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units605

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation361 ft (110 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population1,513
Population Density297 / sq mi
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates52.2898°, -1.2027°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (866 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.9 inches (18 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Braunston

Braunston is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,513. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Braunston has a population of 1,513 with a density of 297 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,513
Total Population
297
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
5.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Braunston vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Braunston is $49,944, which is 34% 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 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 138 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Braunston vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)138

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Braunston is $249,800, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 605 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

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

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units605

Property Tax

Braunston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density297/sq mi
Coordinates52.2898°N, 1.2027°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 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 69 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 137 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 121 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 140 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 149 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 66 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 28 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 120 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 59 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 148 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 42 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 142 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 117 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 94 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 149 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 146 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 58 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 144 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 76 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Braunston has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density297/sq mi
Total Area5.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Braunston

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Braunston Church of England Primary School - - - -
Welton Church of England Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Braunston

35 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) information, local AAC+ 101 kbps
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio hospital radio MP3
R5K Radio edm MP3 320 kbps
Fosse 107 80s, 90s AAC 80 kbps
BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) information, local AAC 339 kbps
HearMe - 70s Rock 70s rock, 70’s rock MP3
Northants 1 00's, 10's MP3 128 kbps
Bucks Radio community radio, local news MP3
Radio UTSAV - AAC 80 kbps
Sanskar Radio - MP3 128 kbps
EAVA FM - MP3 96 kbps
BBC CWR - UNKNOWN
Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio 1950s, 50's MP3 192 kbps
Hits Radio Coventry - AAC+ 47 kbps
Heart Northants 96.6 commercial, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
CRMK pop MP3 192 kbps
Raiders Radio dnb, drum and bass AAC 128 kbps
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
NREW Radio ambient groove, background MP3 192 kbps
103 The Eye - MP3 128 kbps
Rutland and Stamford Sound - MP3
Cross Counties Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 64 kbps
Kohinoor Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Seerah - AAC 80 kbps
Coalville Public Radio variety MP3
Usmani Mosque islamic, islamic religion MP3
Leicester Community Radio community radio, leicester AAC 128 kbps
Sabras Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Satsang Radio - AAC 80 kbps
Radio2Funky - MP3 128 kbps
Radio LEAR arts, culture AAC 80 kbps
Data Transmission Radio deep house, drum and bass MP3 320 kbps
SOULPOWER-RADIO.COM funk, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Radio Horton - MP3 128 kbps
Skylab Radio - MP3

Museums in Braunston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Banbury Museum
Cotesbach Educational Trust
Daventry Museum
Foxton Inclined Plane Trust Museum
Lutterworth and District Museum
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Silverstone Interactive Museum
The Museum of Country Bygones
Tooley's Historic Boatyard
Towcester Museum
Webb Ellis Museum

Libraries in Braunston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Banbury Library0.0
Bulkington Library & Information Centre0.0
Burbage Library0.0
Caludon Library0.0
Daventry Library0.0
Dunchurch Community Library0.0
Fleckney Library0.0
Hinckley Library0.0
Horton Library0.0
Kibworth Library0.0
Library Bus0.0
Long Buckby Library0.0
Lutterworth Library0.0
Middleton Cheney Library0.0
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum0.0
Sapcote Library0.0
Southam Library0.0
Towcester Library0.0
Wolston Library & Children’s Centre0.0
Woodford Halse Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Braunston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Banbury Charter and Farmer's Markets
Wood's Mini Market

Cafes in Braunston

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Braunston Community Cafe
Gongoozler's Rest
Willoughby Cafe

Breweries in Braunston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Blackpit Brewery
Merrimen Brewing Litd
Napton Cidery
The Mill

Stadiums & Teams in Braunston

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Braunston

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
East Midlands AirportEMALarge Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
Cranfield Airport-Medium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
Nottingham City AirportNQTMedium Airport
RAF Barkston Heath-Medium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF Cranwell-Medium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RAF Wittering-Medium Airport
Abbots Bromley Airfield-Small Airport
Arden Heath Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Bakersfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Baxterley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bedford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bericote Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bicester Airfield-Small Airport
Bidford Airfield-Small Airport
Bitteswell Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Black Spring Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bovingdon Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome-Small Airport
Buttermilk Hall Farm-Small Airport
Calcot Airfield-Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Camp Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalgrove Airfield-Small Airport
Cheddington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chesham Vale Airstrip-Small Airport
Claybrooke Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottage Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Darley Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Deenethorpe Airfield-Small Airport
Denham Aerodrome-Small Airport
Derby Airfield-Small Airport
Drayton Home Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Drayton St Leonard Airfield-Small Airport
Earwig Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Easton Maudit Airstrip-Small Airport
Enstone Aerodrome-Small Airport
Field Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Finmere Aerodrome-Small Airport
Fisherwick Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Braunston

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Braunston Village Stores
Select Convenience Store

Treatment Centers in Braunston

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
The Foscote Private Hospital

Churches & Religious Organizations in Braunston

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Saint Martin
St Mark
St Nicholas

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 Braunston

What is the population of Braunston?

Braunston has a population of 1,513 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 297 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Braunston 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 Braunston?

Braunston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches, with 6.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Braunston?

Braunston 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 138 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Braunston?

The median home value in Braunston is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Braunston?

50.0% of adults in Braunston 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 Braunston?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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