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Fairford, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Fairford is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,236. Elevation: 302 ft (92 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,236 Population 516/sq mi density
302 ft Elevation 92 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$52,409 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,409 median income, 3.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$541,547 home value, $1,310/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,236
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density516/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,409
Per Capita$52,409
Unemployment3.4%

Housing

F
Home Value$541,547
Rent$1,310
Ownership67.3%
Housing Units1,294

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation302 ft (92 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+56.3%

Community

Population3,236
Population Density516 / sq mi
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Coordinates51.7082°, -1.7813°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$52,409
Median Age49.2 years

About Fairford

Fairford is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,236. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 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.

Fairford has a population of 3,236 with a density of 516 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.8% female and 48.2% male. The city is predominantly White (4%), with 1.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.2% of residents. 5.7% of the population are veterans. 3.8% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

3,236
Total Population
516
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above United Kingdom avg
6.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.2%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.8%

Social Characteristics

Fairford vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Fairford is $52,409, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,409 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,008, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 294 business establishments. 39.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Fairford vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,409
30% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$52,409
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)294

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone45.6%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home39.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Fairford is $541,547, 92% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,310 (13% above the national average of $1,163). 67.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,294 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$541,547
92% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,310
13% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.3%
Owner-Occupied67.3%
Renter-Occupied32.7%
Housing Units1,294

Property Tax

Climate in Fairford

Fairford has an average annual temperature of 10.6°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 776 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.1° 76.9
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F 2.2° / 8.1° 55.4
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F 3.2° / 10.2° 48.7
Apr 9.5°C / 49°F 5° / 14° 53.7
May 12.6°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.3° 55.6
Jun 15.5°C / 60°F 11° / 20° 55.7
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 13° / 22.4° 61.2
Aug 17°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.3° 66.2
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.5° 54.2
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 7.7° / 14.7° 86.5
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F 4.7° / 10.5° 83.2
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F 2.6° / 7.9° 79.0
Fairford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density516/sq mi
Coordinates51.7082°N, 1.7813°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

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 94 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 106 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 122 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 143 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 141 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 65 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 135 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 138 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 108 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 36 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 143 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 122 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 108 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 134 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 100 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 102 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 95 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 91 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Fairford has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.9").

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39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% above the national average of 33.7%. 56.3% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.8%
18% above United Kingdom avg
High School+56.3%
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density516/sq mi
Total Area6.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone45.6%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home39.1%

Schools in Fairford

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Farmor's School - - - -
Fairford CofE Primary School - - - -
Kempsford CofE Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fairford

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mystery Train Radio americana, blues AAC 192 kbps
Incapable Staircase ambient, disco MP3 128 kbps
Vibe Central Radio club, club dance MP3 320 kbps
BFBS Blandford - AAC+ 64 kbps
BFBS Brize Norton - AAC+ 64 kbps
POP DAB pop MP3 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
Windrush Radio - MP3 160 kbps
Kennet Radio - AAC 48 kbps
Dean Radio local radio, pop MP3 128 kbps
Cotswold Hospital Radio - MP3 96 kbps
Radio Groovy - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Fairford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aldbourne Heritage Centre
Chedworth Roman Villa museum
Chipping Norton Museum
Chiseldon Museum
Cirencester Air Raid Shelter
Corinium Museum
Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection
Lydiard House
Museum & Art Swindon
Museum of Computing
Purton Museum
REME Museum
Richard Jefferies Museum
Royal Army Chaplains' Museum
Royal Wottoon Bassett Museum
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Swinford Museum
The Old Mill
The Old Prison
Tolsey Museum
Tom Brown's School Museum
Winchcombe Museum
Winchcombe Railway Museum

Libraries in Fairford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Badbury Park Library0.0
Badbury Park Library0.0
Bampton Library0.0
Burford Library0.0
Burford Tolsey Archive0.0
Carterton Library0.0
Chipping Norton Library0.0
Cirencester Library0.0
Covingham Library0.0
Covingham Library0.0
Cricklade Library0.0
DCMT Library0.0
Fairford Library0.0
Faringdon Library0.0
George Moore Community Centre0.0
Lambourn Library0.0
Lechlade Community Library & Visitor Information Centre0.0
LIbrary (L) Block0.0
Liden Library0.0
Lyneham Library0.0
North Swindon Library0.0
Old Town Library0.0
Old Town Library0.0
Park Library0.0
Park Library0.0
Penhill Library0.0
Penhill Library0.0
Pinehurst Library0.0
Pinehurst Library0.0
Purton Library0.0
Purton Library0.0
Rodbourne Cheney Library0.0
Science Museum Library and Archives0.0
Swindon Central Library0.0
The Library0.0
Upper Stratton Public Library0.0
Upper Stratton Public Library0.0
West Swindon Library0.0
West Swindon Library0.0
Winchcombe Library0.0
Wootton Bassett Library0.0
Wychwoods Branch Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Fairford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cirencester Markets
Number 31
The Tolsey
Wiltshire Country Markets
Wiltshire Country Markets

Restaurants in Fairford

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Colosseo Restaurant

Cafes in Fairford

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7a Coffee Shop
Lynwood Cafe
The Coffee Post

Dentists in Fairford

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

White Cottage Surgery

Veterinaries in Fairford

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #635866924

Gas Stations in Fairford

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell Fairford

Breweries in Fairford

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Arkells Brewery
Arkells Brewery
Battledown Brewing Co
Cotswold Lakes Brew Co.
Donnington Brewery
Hawkstone Brewery
Hop Kettle Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Fairford

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Ski Resorts Near Fairford

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 Fairford

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
Arden Heath Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Aston Down Airfield-Small Airport
Avon Lane Airfield-Small Airport
Badminton Airfield-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club-Small Airport
Bericote Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Berrow Airstrip-Small Airport
Bicester Airfield-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
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brine Pits Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club-Small Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calcot Airfield-Small Airport
Chalgrove Airfield-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
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Abbas Aerodrome-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Fairford

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fairford Post Office

Treatment Centers in Fairford

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Gloucester House Rehabilitation Centre
The Avalon Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fairford

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fairford United Church
St Anne
St Mary
St Thomas' RC Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Fairford

What is the population of Fairford?

Fairford has a population of 3,236 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 516 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.8% female and 48.2% male.

Is Fairford expensive to live in?

The median household income is $52,409, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $541,547 (92% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,310 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Fairford?

Fairford 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 Fairford?

Fairford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,008. There are 294 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fairford?

The median home value in Fairford is $541,547. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,310. The homeownership rate is 67.3%.

How are the schools in Fairford?

39.8% of adults in Fairford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 56.3% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Fairford?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Fairford is 4% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 1.7% Asian. 97.2% of residents speak only English at home. 5.7% of the population are military veterans. 3.8% of residents have a disability.

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