Chalford, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Chalford is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,776. Elevation: 525 ft (160 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Chalford
Chalford is a large village in the Frome Valley of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, England. It is to the southeast of Stroud about four miles upstream. It gives its name to Chalford parish, which covers the villages of Chalford, Chalford Hill, France Lynch, Bussage and Brownshill, spread over two square miles of the Cotswold countryside. At this point the valley is also called the Golden Valley.
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| Population | 6,776 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.7258°, -2.1514° |
| 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 | 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,032 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Chalford
Chalford is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,776. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Chalford vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Chalford vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,032 |
| 35% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,032 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $943 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 617 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.4% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 35.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $440,359 |
| 56% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,226 |
| 5% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 73.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.1% |
| Housing Units | 2,710 |
Property Tax
Climate in Chalford
Chalford 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 237.1 sq mi (614.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7258°N, 2.1514°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 149 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Chalford has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.7% |
| 15% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 55.8% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Total Area | 237.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.4% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 35.0% |
Schools in Chalford
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bussage Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Christchurch Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Eastcombe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Oakridge Parochial School | — | — | — | — |
| Thomas Keble School | — | — | — | — |
| Chalford Hill Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chalford
27 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 | |
| BBC Radio Bristol | bbc, bristol | UNKNOWN | |
| LASER558 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BCfm 93.2 | bristol, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| POP DAB | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 1990s pop music | 1990s pop music | MP3 | |
| BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Malvern Radio International - Pumpkin FM | classical baroque, classical music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Groovy | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio | 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Cotswold Hospital Radio | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Dean Radio | local radio, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Thornbury Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| itisnow Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Somervalley fm | community radio, local station | MP3 192 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 |
Museums in Chalford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade Archive | ||||
| Athelstan Museum | ||||
| Chedworth Roman Villa museum | ||||
| Cirencester Air Raid Shelter | ||||
| Corinium Museum | ||||
| Discovery Centre, Museum of Gloucester | ||||
| Dunkirk Mill Museum | ||||
| Dursley Heritage Centre | ||||
| Gloucester Waterways Museum | ||||
| Hailes Abbey | ||||
| Holst Victorian House | ||||
| Jet Age Museum | ||||
| Museum of Gloucester | ||||
| REME Museum | ||||
| RMC: The Cave | ||||
| Royal Wottoon Bassett Museum | ||||
| Soldiers of Gloucestershire | ||||
| Tetbury Police Museum & Courtroom | ||||
| The Brimpsfield Telephone Kiosk | ||||
| The Bugatti Trust Museum & Study Centre | ||||
| The Folk of Gloucester | ||||
| The Museum in the Park | ||||
| The Wilson | ||||
| Winchcombe Museum | ||||
| Winchcombe Railway Museum | ||||
| Wotton-under-Edge Heritage Centre |
Libraries in Chalford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Cleeve Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brockworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charlton Kings Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheltenham Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chipping Sodbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Churchdown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cirencester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gloucester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gloucester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hesters Way Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hucclecote Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lending Library | 0.0 | |||||
| LIbrary (L) Block | 0.0 | |||||
| Longlevens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyneham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Malmesbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Matson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minchinhampton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nailsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Painswick Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Park Campus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prestbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Quedgeley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stonehouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stroud Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tetbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuffley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Up Hatherley Library & Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Winchcombe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wootton Bassett Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chalford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Markets | |||||
| Cornhill (Farmer's Market) | |||||
| Eastgate Market Hall | |||||
| Hempstead Meadows |
Hotels in Chalford
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chalford
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chalford
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chalford
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chalford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battledown Brewing Co | ||||
| Cotswold Lakes Brew Co. | ||||
| DEYA Brewing Company | ||||
| Gloucester Brewery and Taproom | ||||
| Stroud Brewery | ||||
| The Fresh Standard |
Stadiums & Teams in Chalford
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Chalford
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 Chalford
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | Large Airport |
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Coventry Airport | CVT | Medium Airport |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Brize Norton | BZZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Fairford | FFD | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Arden Heath Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Bericote Farm Airstrip | — | 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 |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brine Pits Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Calcot Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Camp Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm 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 |
| 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 |
| Draycot Farm Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Enstone Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chalford
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Eastcombe Post Office | |
| Oakridge Lynch Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chalford
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chalford Baptist Church | |
| Christ Church, Chalford | |
| Eastcombe Baptist Church | |
| Saint Bartholomew | |
| Saint Luke | |
| Saint Michael & All Angels Church, Bussage | |
| St Augustine of Canterbury | |
| St John The Baptist |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Chalford?
Chalford has a population of 6,776 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 237.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Chalford expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,032, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $440,359 (56% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,226 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Chalford?
Chalford 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 Chalford?
Chalford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $943. There are 617 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Chalford?
The median home value in Chalford is $440,359. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,226. The homeownership rate is 73.9%.
How are the schools in Chalford?
38.7% of adults in Chalford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 55.8% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Chalford?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Chalford is 3.7% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 4.8% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.
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