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Gamlingay, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Gamlingay is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,247. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,247 Population 8/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$62,123 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,123 median income, 3.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$566,715 home value, $1,553/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population3,247
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 9%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,123
Per Capita$62,123
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

D
Home Value$566,715
Rent$1,553
Ownership71.4%
Housing Units1,299

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain30.7 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.9%
High School+62.0%

Community

Population3,247
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates52.1556°, -0.1930°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation30.7 inches (780 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$62,123
Median Age42.9 years

About Gamlingay

Gamlingay is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,247. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Gamlingay has a population of 3,247 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 412.4 square miles. The median age is 42.9 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (9.4%), with 1.7% Black, 6.9% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91% of residents. 3.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 3.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

3,247
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
42.9yrs
Median Age
10% above United Kingdom avg
412.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.0%
16% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 9.0%

Social Characteristics

Gamlingay vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Gamlingay is $62,123, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,123 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,195, 17% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 295 business establishments. 43.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Gamlingay vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$62,123
17% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$62,123
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)295

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone40.7%
Public Transit2.9%
Work from Home43.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Gamlingay is $566,715, 101% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,553 (34% above the national average of $1,163). 71.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,299 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$566,715
101% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,553
34% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.4%
Owner-Occupied71.4%
Renter-Occupied28.6%
Housing Units1,299

Property Tax

Gamlingay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area412.4 sq mi (1,068.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates52.1556°N, 0.1930°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 21, 2022.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 139 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 139 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 145 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 75 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 89 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 98 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 148 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 73 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 99 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 147 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 127 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 149 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 73 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 28 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 105 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 102 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 143 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 126 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 138 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Gamlingay has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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47.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42% above the national average of 33.7%. 62.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+47.9%
42% above United Kingdom avg
High School+62.0%
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area412.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone40.7%
Public Transit2.9%
Work from Home43.8%

Schools in Gamlingay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gamlingay Village Primary - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gamlingay

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cam FM 97.2 - MP3
Eirewave UK 128 kbps, adfree MP3 128 kbps
Classic Hits Forest Radio 1950s, 1960s AAC 128 kbps
Forest Gold classic hits, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
Cambridge Radio jazz, pop MP3 128 kbps
Bedford Radio classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Banita Maxx Radio edm, hardstyle MP3
Boomerang Radio - MP3
Beat Route Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Black Cat Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Gabbie's Doo - MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Bedford - MP3 128 kbps
Bloomberg UK business, news UNKNOWN
Mix 92.6 (backup) - MP3 128 kbps
in2Beats classic soul MP3 192 kbps
Heart Cambridge 103.0 hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
LoversRockRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Oldskool UK dnb, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Radio Xtra 2000s, 2010s MP3
Mix 92.6 community radio MP3
GlitterBeam Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Heart Peterborough charts, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Christmas - MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Gamlingay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashwell Village Museum
Baldock Museum
British schools museum
Garden City Collection Study Centre
Heritage Centre
Letchworth Community Museum
Military Intelligence Museum
Museum at One Garden City
Norris Museum
North Hertfordshire Museum
Royston and District Museum
Royston and District Museum
St Neots Museum
The Cromwell Museum
The International Garden Cities Exhibition

Libraries in Gamlingay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Baldock Library0.0
Bar Hill Library0.0
Barton Library0.0
Biggleswade Library0.0
Buckden Library0.0
Buntingford Library0.0
Cambourne Library0.0
Comberton Library0.0
Community Information Centre0.0
Hitchin Library0.0
Huntingdon Library and Archives0.0
Letchworth Library0.0
Library0.0
LRC0.0
Melbourn Library (in The Hub)0.0
Papworth Library0.0
Potton Library0.0
Putnoe Library0.0
Royston Library0.0
Royston Town Library0.0
Sandy Library0.0
Shefford Library0.0
St Ives Library and Learning Centre0.0
St Neots Library0.0
Stevenage Mobile Library0.0
Stevenage Old Town Library0.0
Swavesey Library0.0
Warboys Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gamlingay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Car Boot Sale (seasonal)
Hitchin Market
Market Place
Market Square
The Green House

Restaurants in Gamlingay

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jannah

Cafes in Gamlingay

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bean Theory

Theatres in Gamlingay

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Waresley Park Amphitheatre

Gas Stations in Gamlingay

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gulf
Worboys Garage

Gyms in Gamlingay

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #414181178

Breweries in Gamlingay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
B&T Brewery
Potton Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Gamlingay

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Gamlingay

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Better Ski & Board Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
InPiste 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gamlingay

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
Cranfield Airport-Medium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF Wittering-Medium Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Armshold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Audley End Airfield-Small Airport
Bakersfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Barnards Farm-Small Airport
Barnfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bedford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Benington Airfield-Small Airport
Bensons Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Black Spring Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blooms Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Boughton North Airfield-Small Airport
Bovingdon Airstrip-Small Airport
Brickwall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brooklands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Buttermilk Hall Farm-Small Airport
Cardington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chatteris Airfield-Small Airport
Cheddington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chesham Vale Airstrip-Small Airport
Coldharbour Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coleman Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottered Airstrip-Small Airport
Cowbit Airstrip-Small Airport
Crowland Glider Field-Small Airport
Dalkeith Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Damyns Hall Aerodrome-Small Airport
Decoy Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Deenethorpe Airfield-Small Airport
Denham Aerodrome-Small Airport
Drayton Home Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Duxford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Dysons Osiers Airstrip-Small Airport
Earwig Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
East Winch Airstrip-Small Airport
Easton Maudit Airstrip-Small Airport
Elstree Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gamlingay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gamlingay Post Office

Treatment Centers in Gamlingay

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clearer Ears Hitchin

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gamlingay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Mary the Virgin

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 Gamlingay

What is the population of Gamlingay?

Gamlingay has a population of 3,247 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 412.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Gamlingay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $62,123, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $566,715 (101% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,553 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gamlingay?

Gamlingay 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 62°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gamlingay?

Gamlingay has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,195. There are 295 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gamlingay?

The median home value in Gamlingay is $566,715. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,553. The homeownership rate is 71.4%.

How are the schools in Gamlingay?

47.9% of adults in Gamlingay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 62.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Gamlingay?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Gamlingay is 9.4% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 6.9% Asian. 91% of residents speak only English at home. 3.6% of the population are military veterans. 3.4% of residents have a disability.

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