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Buckingham, United Kingdom
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Buckingham is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 12,890. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 12,890 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.9997°, -0.9878° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.3 inches (846 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.2 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $54,978 |
| Median Age | 42.2 years |
About Buckingham
Buckingham is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 12,890. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 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 33.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Buckingham vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Buckingham vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $54,978 |
| 27% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,978 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,057 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,173 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 43.9% |
| Public Transit | 3.6% |
| Work from Home | 41.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $608,347 |
| 116% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,374 |
| 18% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 71.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.7% |
| Housing Units | 5,156 |
Property Tax
Climate in Buckingham
Buckingham has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 789 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 761.6 sq mi (1,972.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9997°N, 0.9878°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Buckingham has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.0% |
| 22% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 56.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Total Area | 761.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 43.9% |
| Public Transit | 3.6% |
| Work from Home | 41.1% |
Schools in Buckingham
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourton Meadow Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Buckingham Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maids Moreton C of E School | - | - | - | - |
| St James & St John Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| George Grenville Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Buckingham School | - | - | - | - |
| Royal Latin School | - | - | - | - |
| Lace Hill Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Buckingham
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) | information, local | AAC+ 101 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) | information, local | AAC 339 kbps | |
| Northants 1 | 00's, 10's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 70s Rock | 70s rock, 70’s rock | MP3 | |
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio | hospital radio | MP3 | |
| Bucks Radio | community radio, local news | MP3 | |
| Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio | 1950s, 50's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Northants 96.6 | commercial, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gabbie's Doo | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CRMK | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Berkshire | bbc, berkshire | UNKNOWN | |
| Raiders Radio | dnb, drum and bass | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Beat Route Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BFBS Brize Norton | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| BFBS UK | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Horton | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Insanity Radio | - | UNKNOWN 131 kbps | |
| Data Transmission Radio | deep house, drum and bass | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Kennet Radio | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Windrush Radio | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Cherwell | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Christmas | - | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Buckingham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Derngate: The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House | ||||
| Abington Park Museum | ||||
| Bletchley Park | ||||
| Bletchley Park | ||||
| Bletchley Park | ||||
| Block B | ||||
| Brickz | ||||
| Buckingham Old Gaol | ||||
| Buckinghamshire County Museum | ||||
| Buckinghamshire Military Museum Trust | ||||
| Buckinghamshire Railway Centre | ||||
| Central Museum | ||||
| Haddenham Museum | ||||
| Hut 1 | ||||
| Hut 11 | ||||
| Hut 11A | ||||
| Hut 12 | ||||
| Hut 3 | ||||
| Hut 6 | ||||
| Hut 8 | ||||
| Long Crendon Courthouse | ||||
| Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre | ||||
| Milton Keynes Museum | ||||
| Museum of Leathercraft | ||||
| Museum of Rural Life | ||||
| National Film and SciFi Museum | ||||
| National Paralympic Heritage Centre | ||||
| National Radio Centre (RSGB) | ||||
| Piddington Roman Villa museum | ||||
| Roald Dahl Children's Gallery | ||||
| Silverstone Interactive Museum | ||||
| Stowe House | ||||
| Teleprinter Hall | ||||
| The Canal Museum | ||||
| The Kilns - CS Lewis's Home | ||||
| The Mansion | ||||
| The National Museum of Computing | ||||
| Towcester Museum | ||||
| Visitor Centre |
Libraries in Buckingham
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Ward and Medical Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aylesbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bicester library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brackley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buckingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cairns Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Callaghan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deanshanger Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deanshanger Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Girdlestone Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haddenham Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Headington County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hunsbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knowledge Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Kuwait Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Crendon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milton Keynes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Northamptonshire Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Marston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Roade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St James Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St James Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stony Stratford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Towcester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wendover Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westcroft Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winslow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wolverton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodford Halse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wootton Fields Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wootton Fields Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Buckingham
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Mews | |||||
| Headington Market | |||||
| Northampton Market | |||||
| Open Market | |||||
| Temporary Market | |||||
| Temporary Market | |||||
| The Artisan Collective | |||||
| The Artisan Collective |
Hotels in Buckingham
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Buckingham
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Buckingham
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Buckingham
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Buckingham
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Buckingham
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Buckingham
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Buckingham
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Buckingham
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Buckingham
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Buckingham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpit Brewery | ||||
| Merrimen Brewing Litd | ||||
| The Chiltern Brewery | ||||
| The Mill | ||||
| Vale Brewery | ||||
| XT Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Buckingham
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Buckingham
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| InPiste | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Buckingham
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | Large Airport |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | Large Airport |
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium Airport |
| Coventry Airport | CVT | Medium Airport |
| Cranfield Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Farnborough Airport | FAB | Medium Airport |
| London Oxford Airport | OXF | Medium Airport |
| RAF Benson | BEX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Brize Norton | BZZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Northolt | NHT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | - | Medium 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 |
| Bitteswell Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bovingdon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Buttermilk Hall Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Camp Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cardington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalgrove Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cheddington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chesham Vale Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Claybrooke Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coleman Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cornbury House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dalkeith Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deenethorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Denham Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Drayton Home Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Drayton St Leonard Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Earwig Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Easton Maudit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elstree Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Englefield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Enstone Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Buckingham
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Buckingham Post Office | |
| Buckingham Post Office | |
| University of Buckingham Postroom |
Treatment Centers in Buckingham
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Community Diagnostic Centre | ||
| Isis Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| The Clinic MK | ||
| Watling Street Practice @ Shenley Church End |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Buckingham
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Buckingham Salvation Army | |
| St Edmunds | |
| St John the Evangelist | |
| St. Bernadine's | |
| St. Peter & St. Paul Buckingham Parish |
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What is the population of Buckingham?
Buckingham has a population of 12,890 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 761.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Buckingham expensive to live in?
The median household income is $54,978, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $608,347 (116% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,374 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Buckingham?
Buckingham 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 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.3 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Buckingham?
Buckingham has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,057. There are 1,173 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Buckingham?
The median home value in Buckingham is $608,347. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,374. The homeownership rate is 71.3%.
How are the schools in Buckingham?
41.0% of adults in Buckingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 56.7% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Buckingham?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Buckingham is 7.7% White, 1.9% Black or African American, 14.6% Asian. 90.8% of residents speak only English at home. 3.4% of the population are military veterans. 3.3% of residents have a disability.