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Faringdon, United Kingdom
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Faringdon is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 7,121. Elevation: 358 ft (109 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Faringdon
Faringdon is a historic market town in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, 18 miles (29Â km) south-west of Oxford, 10 miles (16Â km) north-west of Wantage and 12 miles (19Â km) east-north-east of Swindon. Its views extend to the River Thames in the north and the highest ground visible is on the Ridgeway in the south. Faringdon was Berkshire's westernmost town until the 1974 boundary changes transferred its administration to Oxfordshire. The civil parish is formally known as Great Faringdon, to distinguish it from Little Faringdon in West Oxfordshire. The 2011 Census gave a population of 7,121; it was estimated at 7,992 in 2019. On 1 February 2004, Faringdon became the first place in south-east England to be awarded Fairtrade Town status.
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| Population | 7,121 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.6564°, -1.5868° |
| 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 | 36.6 inches (929 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $56,457 |
| Median Age | 42.0 years |
About Faringdon
Faringdon is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 7,121. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet (109 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 36.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Faringdon vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Faringdon vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $56,457 |
| 25% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,457 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,086 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 648 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 42.1% |
| Public Transit | 3.3% |
| Work from Home | 41.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $520,198 |
| 85% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,411 |
| 21% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 70.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.0% |
| Housing Units | 2,848 |
Property Tax
Climate in Faringdon
Faringdon 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 261.3 sq mi (676.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6564°N, 1.5868°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Faringdon has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.0% |
| 31% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 59.5% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Total Area | 261.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 42.1% |
| Public Transit | 3.3% |
| Work from Home | 41.3% |
Schools in Faringdon
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elms Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Faringdon Community College | - | - | - | - |
| Folly View Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Faringdon
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mystery Train Radio | americana, blues | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Incapable Staircase | ambient, disco | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BFBS Aldershot | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| BFBS Brize Norton | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Raiders Radio | dnb, drum and bass | AAC 128 kbps | |
| LASER558 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Overton Radio | - | MP3 192 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 Faringdon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldbourne Heritage Centre | ||||
| Charlbury Museum | ||||
| Chiseldon Museum | ||||
| Cogges Manor Farm Museum | ||||
| Combe Mill | ||||
| Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection | ||||
| History Hut | ||||
| Museum & Art Swindon | ||||
| Museum of Computing | ||||
| Oxford Bus Museum | ||||
| Oxfordshire Museum | ||||
| Richard Jefferies Museum | ||||
| Royal Army Chaplains' Museum | ||||
| Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum | ||||
| STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway | ||||
| Swinford Museum | ||||
| The Merchants House | ||||
| The Old Mill | ||||
| The Sack House | ||||
| The Witney & District Museum | ||||
| Tolsey Museum | ||||
| Tom Brown's School Museum | ||||
| Vale and Downland Museum and Visitor Centre | ||||
| Witney Blanket Hall |
Libraries in Faringdon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badbury Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Badbury Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bampton 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 | |||||
| College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Covingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Covingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| DCMT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eynsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Faringdon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| George Moore Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Grove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hungerford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambourn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lechlade Community Library & Visitor Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Liden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marlborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Leigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Swindon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinehurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinehurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rodbourne Cheney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Science Museum Library and Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Stonesfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swindon Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Stratton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Stratton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wantage Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Swindon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Swindon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Witney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodstock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wychwoods Branch Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Faringdon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square | |||||
| Number 31 | |||||
| The Tolsey | |||||
| The Village Market & Cafe | |||||
| Wantage Town Market | |||||
| Wiltshire Country Markets | |||||
| Wiltshire Country Markets | |||||
| Witney Car Boot Sale |
Hotels in Faringdon
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Faringdon
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Faringdon
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Faringdon
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Faringdon
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Faringdon
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Faringdon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkells Brewery | ||||
| Arkells Brewery | ||||
| Hawkstone Brewery | ||||
| Hop Kettle Brewing Company | ||||
| INNformal | ||||
| Wychwood Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Faringdon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Faringdon
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 Faringdon
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium 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 |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | 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 |
| Berry Grove Farm 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 |
| Buttermilk Hall Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Calcot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalgrove Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colemore Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | 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 |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Faringdon
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Faringdon Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Faringdon
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester House Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| The Avalon Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Faringdon
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Blessed Hugh | |
| Faringdon Baptist Church | |
| Faringdon Quaker Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends | |
| Faringdon United Church | |
| Saint John | |
| St Giles | |
| St Mary | |
| St Michael & All Angels |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Faringdon?
Faringdon has a population of 7,121 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 261.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.
Is Faringdon expensive to live in?
The median household income is $56,457, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $520,198 (85% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,411 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Faringdon?
Faringdon 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 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Faringdon?
Faringdon has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,086. There are 648 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Faringdon?
The median home value in Faringdon is $520,198. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,411. The homeownership rate is 70.0%.
How are the schools in Faringdon?
44.0% of adults in Faringdon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 59.5% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Faringdon?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Faringdon is 7.8% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 5.4% Asian. 92.7% of residents speak only English at home. 4.6% of the population are military veterans. 3.2% of residents have a disability.