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Burford, United Kingdom
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Burford is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,184. Elevation: 351 ft (107 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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About Burford
Burford is a town on the River Windrush, in the Cotswold hills, in the West Oxfordshire district of Oxfordshire, England. It is often referred to as the 'gateway' to the Cotswolds. Burford is located 18 miles (29 km) west of Oxford and 22 miles (35 km) southeast of Cheltenham, about 2 miles (3 km) from the Gloucestershire boundary. The toponym derives from the Old English words burh meaning fortified town or hilltown and ford, the crossing of a river. The 2011 Census recorded the population of Burford parish as 1,422.
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| Population | 1,184 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.8092°, -1.6363° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.8 inches (959 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.6 inches (14 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $55,794 |
| Median Age | 44.4 years |
About Burford
Burford is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,184. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 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 37.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Burford vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Burford vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $55,794 |
| 26% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,794 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,073 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 108 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 48.1% |
| Public Transit | 2.5% |
| Work from Home | 35.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $538,991 |
| 91% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,395 |
| 20% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.1% |
| Housing Units | 474 |
Property Tax
Climate in Burford
Burford 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 | 51.0°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 260.7 sq mi (675.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8092°N, 1.6363°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Burford has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.3% |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 55.5% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Total Area | 260.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 48.1% |
| Public Transit | 2.5% |
| Work from Home | 35.0% |
Schools in Burford
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burford Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Burford School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Burford
14 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 | |
| BFBS Brize Norton | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Raiders Radio | dnb, drum and bass | AAC 128 kbps | |
| LASER558 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Grey Clay Radio | ambient, dark ambient | 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 | |
| Radio Groovy | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Burford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Charlbury Museum | ||||
| Chipping Norton Museum | ||||
| Cogges Manor Farm Museum | ||||
| Combe Mill | ||||
| Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection | ||||
| Court Barn | ||||
| Gordon Russell Museum | ||||
| History Hut | ||||
| Lydiard House | ||||
| Museum & Art Swindon | ||||
| Purton Museum | ||||
| Royal Army Chaplains' Museum | ||||
| STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway | ||||
| Swalcliffe Tithe Barn | ||||
| Swinford Museum | ||||
| The Old Mill | ||||
| The Old Prison | ||||
| The Sack House | ||||
| The Witney & District Museum | ||||
| Tolsey Museum | ||||
| Tom Brown's School Museum | ||||
| Tool Shed Exhibition | ||||
| Vale and Downland Museum and Visitor Centre | ||||
| Wellington Aviation Museum | ||||
| Witney Blanket Hall |
Libraries in Burford
| 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 | |||||
| Charlbury Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Charlbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chipping Norton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Covingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Covingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cricklade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| DCMT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Faringdon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| George Moore Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Grove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hook Norton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lechlade Community Library & Visitor Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Moreton-in-Marsh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Leigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Swindon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinehurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinehurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Purton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Purton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rodbourne Cheney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stonesfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Stratton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Stratton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wantage Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Witney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wychwoods Branch Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Burford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square | |||||
| Number 31 | |||||
| The Tolsey | |||||
| The Village Market & Cafe | |||||
| Wantage Town Market | |||||
| Witney Car Boot Sale |
Hotels in Burford
9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Burford
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Burford
9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Burford
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Burford
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Burford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkells Brewery | ||||
| Arkells Brewery | ||||
| Donnington Brewery | ||||
| Hawkstone Brewery | ||||
| Hook Norton Brewery | ||||
| Hop Kettle Brewing Company | ||||
| North Cotswold Brewery | ||||
| Wychwood Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Burford
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Burford
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 Burford
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 |
| RAF Odiham | ODH | Medium Airport |
| Arden Heath Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Baileys Fram Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Bericote Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bernwood 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 |
| Bossington 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 |
| Buttermilk Hall Farm | — | 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 |
| Chilbolton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Claybrooke Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Colemore Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne 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 |
Post Offices in Burford
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Burford Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Burford
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester House Rehabilitation Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Burford
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Quaker Meeting House | |
| Saint James the Great | |
| Saint John the Baptist | |
| Saint John the Evangelist | |
| Saint Mary | |
| Saint Mary | |
| Saint Mary the Virgin | |
| Saint Oswald | |
| SS John Fisher and Thomas More | |
| St Mary | |
| St Peter | |
| St Peter | |
| The Baptist Church |
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What is the population of Burford?
Burford has a population of 1,184 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 260.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.
Is Burford expensive to live in?
The median household income is $55,794, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $538,991 (91% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,395 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Burford?
Burford 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 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.8 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Burford?
Burford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,073. There are 108 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Burford?
The median home value in Burford is $538,991. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,395. The homeownership rate is 68.9%.
How are the schools in Burford?
38.3% of adults in Burford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 55.5% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Burford?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Burford is 5.9% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 2.3% Asian. 95.3% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 3.6% of residents have a disability.