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Farmborough, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Farmborough is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 847. Elevation: 381 ft (116 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
847 Population 6/sq mi density
381 ft Elevation 116 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$51,369 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,369 median income, 4.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$519,641 home value, $1,284/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population847
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 7%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,369
Per Capita$51,369
Unemployment4.9%

Housing

F
Home Value$519,641
Rent$1,284
Ownership66.3%
Housing Units339

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain45.7 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation381 ft (116 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+61.6%

Community

Population847
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Coordinates51.3439°, -2.4878°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation45.7 inches (1,160 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$51,369
Median Age39.8 years

About Farmborough

Farmborough is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 847. The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet (116 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Farmborough has a population of 847 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 138.8 square miles. The median age is 39.8 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (6.7%), with 1.4% Black, 4.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.8% of residents. 3.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 4.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

847
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
39.8yrs
Median Age
2% above United Kingdom avg
138.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.8%
19% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 6.2%

Social Characteristics

Farmborough vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Farmborough is $51,369, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,369 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $988, 31% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 77 business establishments. 38.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Farmborough vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,369
32% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$51,369
Avg Weekly Wage$988

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)77

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone39.8%
Public Transit4.2%
Work from Home38.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Farmborough is $519,641, 84% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,284 (10% above the national average of $1,163). 66.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 339 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$519,641
84% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,284
10% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.3%
Owner-Occupied66.3%
Renter-Occupied33.7%
Housing Units339

Property Tax

Farmborough experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Area138.8 sq mi (359.5 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates51.3439°N, 2.4878°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 133 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 113 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 91 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 104 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 116 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 120 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 96 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 45 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 45 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 65 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 66 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 55 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 146 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 69 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 48 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 118 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 63 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 84 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 45 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 — 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Farmborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (2.0").

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39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% above the national average of 33.7%. 61.6% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.8%
18% above United Kingdom avg
High School+61.6%
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area138.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone39.8%
Public Transit4.2%
Work from Home38.5%

Schools in Farmborough

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Farmborough Church Primary School — — — —
Marksbury CofE Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Farmborough

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul 50s, 60s AAC+ 192 kbps
SWU FM dnb, drum and bass MP3 128 kbps
Heart Bristol pop music AAC 48 kbps
Noods Radio — MP3 192 kbps
HearMe - 1990s pop music 1990s pop music MP3
BFBS Blandford — AAC+ 64 kbps
BCfm 93.2 bristol, rock MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Bristol bbc, bristol UNKNOWN
Thornbury Radio — MP3 192 kbps
Radio Ninesprings — MP3 256 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
Wave Community Radio — MP3 128 kbps
100% Whatever Westcountry — MP3
Somervalley fm community radio, local station MP3 192 kbps
10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe community radio, somerset MP3 128 kbps
Alfred community news MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Farmborough

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aerospace Bristol
Aerospace Bristol
Assembly Rooms and Fashion Museum
Bath Medical Museum
Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution
Bath World Heritage Centre
Beckford's Tower
Blagdon Pumping Station & Visitor Centre
Blaise Castle House Museum
Blaise Castle House Museum
Blaise Hamlet
Blaise Hamlet
Blaise Museum - Kingsweston Roman Villa
Blaise Museum - Kingsweston Roman Villa
Box Rock Circus
Bradford on Avon Museum
Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery
Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery
Bruton Museum
Cave Diving Museum
Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre
Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre
Collonade
Frenchay Village Museum
Frenchay Village Museum
Frome Museum
Garden Welcome Centre
Garden Welcome Centre
Georgian House Museum
Georgian House Museum
Glastonbury Abbey
Glastonbury Tribunal
Glenside Hospital Museum
Glenside Hospital Museum
Herschel Museum of Astronomy
History of Video Games
History of Video Games
Holburne Museum
Iron Duke
Jane Austen Centre
Kingswood Heritage Museum
Kingswood Heritage Museum
KSC
KSC
M Shed
M Shed
Maritime Heritage Museum
Maritime Heritage Museum
Mary Shelly's House of Frankenstein
Muller House
Muller House
Museum of Bath Architecture
Museum of Bath at Work
Museum of Bath Stone
Museum of East Asian Art
No.1 Royal Crescent Museum
Oakham Treasures
Oakham Treasures
Oakham Treasures
Oakham Treasures
Palestine Museum & Cultural Centre
Palestine Museum & Cultural Centre
Paper Making Museum
Radstock Museum
Sea Mills 100 Museum
Sea Mills 100 Museum
Somerset Rural Life Museum
SS Great Britain Museum
SS Great Britain Museum
The American Museum (Claverton Manor)
The George Müller Museum
The George Müller Museum
The Red Lodge Museum
The Red Lodge Museum
We The Curious
We The Curious
Wells Museum
Westwood Manor
Yate Heritage Centre

Libraries in Farmborough

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
amcar0.0
Arts & Social Sciences Library0.0
Aston Collection0.0
Aston Collection0.0
Avonmouth Library & Community Centre0.0
Bath Central Library0.0
Bath Spa University Library0.0
Bedminster Library0.0
Bishopston Library0.0
Bishopsworth Library0.0
Box Library0.0
Bradford on Avon Library0.0
Bradley Stoke Library0.0
Bruton Community Library0.0
Cadbury Heath Libary0.0
Central Library0.0
Chemistry Library0.0
Chemistry Library0.0
Chew Valley Library0.0
Chipping Sodbury Library0.0
Clifton Library0.0
D0.0
Downend Library0.0
Emersons Green Library0.0
Filton Library0.0
Fishponds Library0.0
Frenchay Campus Library0.0
Frenchay Campus Library0.0
Frome Library0.0
Hanham Library0.0
Hartcliffe Library0.0
Henbury Library0.0
Henleaze Library0.0
Hillfields Library0.0
Horfield Library0.0
Junction 3 Library & Learning Centre0.0
Keynsham Library0.0
Keynsham Library0.0
Knowle Library0.0
Knowle Library0.0
Library Hub0.0
Marksbury Road Library0.0
Moorland Road Community Library0.0
Patchway Library0.0
Pill Library & Childrens' Centre0.0
Queen's Building Library0.0
Queen's Building Library0.0
Radstock Library0.0
Redland Library0.0
Saltford Community Library0.0
Sea Mills Library0.0
Shirehampton Library0.0
Shirehampton Library0.0
Southmead Library0.0
Southmead Library0.0
St George Library0.0
St Pauls Library0.0
St Pauls Library0.0
Staple Hill Library0.0
Stockwood Library0.0
The Hub0.0
The Library0.0
Wells Library0.0
Westbury Library0.0
Weston Public Library0.0
Whitchurch Library0.0
Wick Road Library0.0
Wills Memorial Library0.0
Wills Memorial Library0.0
Winterbourne Library0.0
Yate Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Farmborough

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bath Farmers Market
Bear Flat Community Market
Bristol Fruit Market
Odd Down Football Club Market
Saint Nicholas Market
Temple Quay Market
The Covered Market
The Harbourside Market
Tobacco Factory Market
Wells Market [We & Sa]
Whitchurch Car Boot Sale
Whiteladies Road Farmers' Market

Hotels in Farmborough

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Pig

Breweries in Farmborough

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Abbey Ales Brewery
Alpha Bottle Shop & Tap
Arbor
Basement Beer
Bath Ales
Bath Ales
Bristol Beer Factory
Broadoak Cider
Dawkins
Electric Bear Brewing Co
Fierce & Noble
Good Chemistry Brewery
Hop Union Brewery
Left Handed Giant Brewery & Taproom
Left Handed Giant Brewpub
Little Giant Brewery
Little Martha Brewing
Lost & Grounded Brewers
Moor Beer Company
New Bristol Brewery
Newtown Park
Psychopomp
Somerset Cider Solutions
Wiper & True Barrel Store
Wiper and True Taproom, Old Market

Stadiums & Teams in Farmborough

TeamLeagueDivision
Ashton Gate Stadium
Bristol County Ground
Bristol Manor Farm Football Club
Memorial Stadium
Tumps BMX Track
Winford

Ski Resorts Near Farmborough

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Warmwell Snowsport Centre 0.0 — — $0 — — —
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Farmborough

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down—Medium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Abergavenny Airstrip—Small Airport
Allensmore Airfield—Small Airport
Aston Down Airfield—Small Airport
Avon Lane Airfield—Small Airport
Badminton Airfield—Small Airport
Bagber Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Batch End Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club—Small Airport
Berrow Airstrip—Small Airport
Biss Brook Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Bowerchalke Airfield—Small Airport
Bowerswaine Farm Airfield—Small Airport
Bowldown Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Branscombe Airfield—Small Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club—Small Airport
Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Byecross Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Calcot Airfield—Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Charlton Park Airstrip—Small Airport
Charmy Down Airstrip—Small Airport
Chase Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Clutton Hill Airstrip—Small Airport
Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Compton Abbas Aerodrome—Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip—Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip—Small Airport
Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Croft Farm Airfield—Small Airport
Curry Rivel Airstrip—Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip—Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip—Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip—Small Airport
Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field)—Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome—Small Airport
Dunkeswell Airfield—Small Airport
Edington Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Farway Common Airfield—Small Airport
Garston Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Godney Airstrip—Small Airport
Great House Farm Airstrip—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Farmborough

17 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bristol Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre
Bristol Breast Care Centre
Bristol Eye Hospital Assessment Clinic
Bristol Physiotherapy Sports Injury Clinic#
BSDAS
Bupa Health Centre
Core Strength Studios
Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre
Granby Clinic
Hyperbaric Oxygen Heaven
NGS Macmillan Wellbeing Centre
Nuffield Health
Portbury Medical Centre
Prime Endoscopy Bristol
The Harbourside Therapy Rooms
The Homeless Health Service
The Medical

Churches & Religious Organizations in Farmborough

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Farmborough
Church of St Peter
St Lawrence

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 Farmborough

What is the population of Farmborough?

Farmborough has a population of 847 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 138.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.8 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Farmborough expensive to live in?

The median household income is $51,369, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $519,641 (84% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,284 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Farmborough?

Farmborough has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.7 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Farmborough?

Farmborough has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $988. There are 77 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Farmborough?

The median home value in Farmborough is $519,641. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,284. The homeownership rate is 66.3%.

How are the schools in Farmborough?

39.8% of adults in Farmborough hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 61.6% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Farmborough?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Farmborough is 6.7% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 4.1% Asian. 93.8% of residents speak only English at home. 3.6% of the population are military veterans. 4.1% of residents have a disability.

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