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Danbury, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Danbury is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,673. Elevation: 348 ft (106 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,673 Population 45/sq mi density
348 ft Elevation 106 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$58,647 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,647 median income, 4.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$471,418 home value, $1,466/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Danbury

Danbury

Danbury is a village and civil parish in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England. It is located 33.5 miles (53.9 km) northeast of Charing Cross, London. It is situated on a hill 367 feet (112 m) above sea level. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 5,197.

People

Population6,673
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 5%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,647
Per Capita$58,647
Unemployment4.2%

Housing

C
Home Value$471,418
Rent$1,466
Ownership71.1%
Housing Units2,669

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation348 ft (106 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.9%
High School+51.4%

Community

Population6,673
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Coordinates51.7165°, 0.5825°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$58,647
Median Age41.7 years

About Danbury

Danbury is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,673. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Danbury has a population of 6,673 with a density of 45 people per square mile, spread across 147.0 square miles. The median age is 41.7 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly Asian (7.6%), with 5.4% White, 1.5% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.9% of residents. 3.1% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 3.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

6,673
Total Population
45
People / sq mi
41.7yrs
Median Age
7% above United Kingdom avg
147.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.9%
20% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 6.1%

Social Characteristics

Danbury vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Danbury is $58,647, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,647 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,128, 21% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 607 business establishments. 38.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Danbury vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$58,647
22% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$58,647
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)607

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone42.6%
Public Transit5.8%
Work from Home38.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Danbury is $471,418, 67% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,466 (26% above the national average of $1,163). 71.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,669 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$471,418
67% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,466
26% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.1%
Owner-Occupied71.1%
Renter-Occupied28.9%
Housing Units2,669

Property Tax

Danbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area147.0 sq mi (380.7 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates51.7165°N, 0.5825°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 76 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 76 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 107 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 149 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 84 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 142 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 143 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 75 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 79 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 143 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 89 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 146 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 83 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 140 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 121 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 132 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 117 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 74 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 104 km
Jan 1, 1995 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom M2.9 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m - 105 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in

Danbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1% above the national average of 33.7%. 51.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.9%
1% above United Kingdom avg
High School+51.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density45/sq mi
Total Area147.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone42.6%
Public Transit5.8%
Work from Home38.4%

Schools in Danbury

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Clarity Independent School - - - -
Elm Green Preparatory School - - - -
Danbury Park Community Primary School - - - -
Heathcote School - - - -
St John's Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Danbury

39 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Talk Radio (UK) curent affairs, politics AAC+ 32 kbps
Street Sounds Radio dance, disco MP3
Radio Caroline Flashback 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Cam FM 97.2 - MP3
The Mix Radio 80s 1980s, 80s MP3 256 kbps
Radio Essex contemporary hits radio, pop MP3
ABC Oldies Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Absolute Radio 80s 80s AAC 128 kbps
BBC Essex - UNKNOWN
Cambridge Radio jazz, pop MP3 128 kbps
YellowTealPurple ambient, electronic OGG 65535 kbps
Big L 2 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) 70's, 80's AAC+ 48 kbps
Forest Gold classic hits, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
Classic Hits Forest Radio 1950s, 1960s AAC 128 kbps
Retro Mix Radio 70s, 80s AAC+ 48 kbps
Lyca Radio - MP3 192 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
Lifestyle Radio UK country, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Caroline North - AAC+ 52 kbps
Zero Radio - MP3 128 kbps
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps
Colin Mogagabe - MP3 128 kbps
LoversRockRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Heart Cambridge 103.0 hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Homemade Radio adult contemporary, blues MP3 320 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3
Slim Radio deep house, disco MP3 320 kbps
City Sound pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline Flashback - MP3 128 kbps
Sheppey FM 92.2 - MP3 256 kbps
NanoRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Chelmsford Community Radio independent MP3 128 kbps
Stomp Radio - MP3 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Phoenix FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Chelmsford - MP3 128 kbps
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Italia lgbt, lgbtqia+ MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Danbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Braintree Museum
Burnham-on-Crouch and District Museum
Canvey Island Heritage Centre Museum
Cart and Wagon Shed
Castle Point Transport Museum
Chelmsford Museum
Clifftown Telephone Museum
Coggeshall Museum
Combined Military Services Museum
Dunmow Maltings
Dutch Cottage Museum
Earls Colne Heritage Museum
East Anglian Railway Museum
Essex Police Museum
Flitch Way Railway Carriage Museum
Great Bardfield Cottage Museum
Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6
Leigh Heritage Centre
Mangapp's Farm
Museum in the Park
Peter Edwards Library & Museum
Prittlewell Priory
Restoration Shed
Sandford Mill Museum
Southchurch Hall
Southend Central Museum
Southend Pier Museum
Southend Pier Museum
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Museum
The Bay Museum
The Cater Museum
The Museum of Power
Tiptree Jam Museum
Warner Textile Archive

Libraries in Danbury

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ARU Library0.0
Basildon Library0.0
Billericay Library0.0
Blackshots Library0.0
Braintree Library0.0
Broomfield Library0.0
Burnham-on-Crouch Library0.0
Canvey Island Library0.0
Chadwell Library0.0
Chelmsford Central Library0.0
Coggeshall Library0.0
Corringham Library0.0
Danbury Library0.0
Earls Colne Library0.0
East Tilbury Library0.0
Fryerns Library0.0
Galleywood Library0.0
Great Baddow Library0.0
Great Tarpots Library0.0
Great Wakering Library0.0
Hadleigh Library0.0
Halstead Library0.0
Hatfield Peverel Library0.0
Hockley Library0.0
Hullbridge Library0.0
Ingatestone Library0.0
Kelvedon Library0.0
Kent Elms Library0.0
Laindon Library0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Maldon Library0.0
North Melbourne Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Rayleigh Library0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Silver End Library0.0
South Benfleet Library0.0
South Woodham Ferrers Library0.0
Southchurch Library0.0
Southminster Libary0.0
Springfield Library0.0
Stanford-le-Hope Library0.0
Stock Library0.0
Thaxted Library0.0
The Bishop Wilson Memorial Library0.0
Thomas Plume's Library0.0
Thorpedene Library0.0
Tiptree Library0.0
Vange Library0.0
Warner Library0.0
Westcliff Library0.0
Wickham Bishops Library0.0
Witham Library0.0
Writtle Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Danbury

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barleylands Craft Village
Basildon Market
Chelmsford Market
Coggeshall Market
Dunton Boot Sale
Rayleigh Lanes

Cafes in Danbury

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tea on the Green

Clinics in Danbury

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Woodford Medical Aesthetics

Dentists in Danbury

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Courtyard Clinic

Bus Stations in Danbury

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sandon Park and Ride

Gas Stations in Danbury

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Golf Courses in Danbury

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bunsay Downs Golf Club
The Warren Golf Club

Breweries in Danbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Billericay Brewing Company
Chelmsford Brew Co Ltd
Courtyard Brewery
Crouch Vale Brewery
Crouch Vale Brewery
Felstar Brewery
Maldon Brewing Co
Mighty Oak Brewing Co. Ltd
Red Fox Brewery
Shalford Brewery
Viaduct Brewhouse
Wibblers Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Danbury

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Ski Resorts Near Danbury

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Danbury

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
Wattisham Airfield-Medium Airport
Acton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Armshold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Audley End Airfield-Small Airport
Barling Airfield-Small Airport
Barnards Farm-Small Airport
Barnfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Benington Airfield-Small Airport
Bensons Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blooms Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bonnington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bradleys Lawn Airstrip-Small Airport
Brickwall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalksole Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Challock Airfield-Small Airport
Channel Gliding Club-Small Airport
Chelworth House Airstrip-Small Airport
Chipstead Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Clacton Airfield-Small Airport
Clees Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Clipgate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coldharbour Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottered Airstrip-Small Airport
Crockham Hill Airfield-Small Airport
Crosbie Field UL-Small Airport
Crowfield Airfield-Small Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Damyns Hall Aerodrome-Small Airport
Danehill Airstrip-Small Airport
Debach Airfield-Small Airport
Duxford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Dysons Osiers Airstrip-Small Airport
Earls Colne Airfield-Small Airport
East Haxted Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Egerton Airfield-Small Airport
Elmsett Airfield-Small Airport
Exning Airstrip-Small Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Danbury

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Danbury Post Office

Treatment Centers in Danbury

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blackberry Clinic
Hey Baby
Perry Clayman Project
Thorpdene clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Danbury

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church of the English Martyrs
Danbury Mission
Danbury United Reform Church
Saint John the Baptist, Danbury
St Andrews, Sandon

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 Danbury

What is the population of Danbury?

Danbury has a population of 6,673 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 147.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49.1% male.

Is Danbury expensive to live in?

The median household income is $58,647, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $471,418 (67% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,466 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Danbury?

Danbury has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Danbury?

Danbury has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,128. There are 607 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Danbury?

The median home value in Danbury is $471,418. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,466. The homeownership rate is 71.1%.

How are the schools in Danbury?

33.9% of adults in Danbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 51.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Danbury?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Danbury is 5.4% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 7.6% Asian. 93.9% of residents speak only English at home. 3.1% of the population are military veterans. 3.6% of residents have a disability.

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