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Grantchester, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Grantchester is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 540. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
540 Population 34/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 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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Full City Profile

People

Population540
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density34/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 Units216

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain30.7 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)

Education

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

Community

Population540
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates52.1809°, 0.0907°
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 Grantchester

Grantchester is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 540. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 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.

Grantchester has a population of 540 with a density of 34 people per square mile, spread across 15.7 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

540
Total Population
34
People / sq mi
42.9yrs
Median Age
10% above United Kingdom avg
15.7mi²
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

Grantchester vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Grantchester 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 49 business establishments. 43.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Grantchester vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

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)49

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Grantchester 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 216 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 Units216

Property Tax

Grantchester 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 69 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

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area15.7 sq mi (40.7 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates52.1809°N, 0.0907°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.05"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 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
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 137 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 56 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 98 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 116 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 132 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 82 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 135 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 119 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 136 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 140 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 82 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 136 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 M3.3 111 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 96 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 143 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 134 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 76 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in

Grantchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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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 Density34/sq mi
Total Area15.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Grantchester

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Perse Prep School
Trumpington Community College
Trumpington Meadows Primary School
Fawcett Primary School
Trumpington Park Primary School
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Radio Stations near Grantchester

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cam FM 97.2 MP3
Classic Hits Forest Radio 1950s, 1960s AAC 128 kbps
Forest Gold classic hits, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) 70's, 80's AAC+ 48 kbps
Cambridge Radio jazz, pop MP3 128 kbps
Boomerang Radio MP3
Banita Maxx Radio edm, hardstyle MP3
Hospital Radio Colchester MP3
HearMe - Love songs love songs MP3
Black Cat Radio (US) MP3 128 kbps
Mix 92.6 (backup) MP3 128 kbps
Oldskool UK dnb, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Heart Cambridge 103.0 hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
LoversRockRadio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Xtra 2000s, 2010s MP3
Mix 92.6 community radio MP3
City Sound pop MP3 128 kbps
Chelmsford Community Radio independent MP3 128 kbps
Heart Peterborough charts, pop MP3 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Grantchester

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1930s fen dwelling
Airborne Assault
American Air Museum
Anglesey Abbey
Ashdon Village Museum
Ashdon Village Museum
Ashwell Village Museum
Bottisham Airfield Museum
British Airliner Collection
Burwell Museum
Cambridge Museum of Technology
Cambridge Science Centre
Challis House
Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum
Ely Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum
Heritage Centre
Imperial War Museum Duxford 1940 Operations Room
IWM Duxford
Land Warfare Hall
Milstein Exhibition Centre
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Museum of Classical Archaeology and Faculty of Classics, University of Cambridge
Museum of Zoology
Norris Museum
Prior's Hall Barn
RAF Witchford Display of Memorabilia
Royal Anglian Regiment Museum
Royston and District Museum
Royston and District Museum
Saffron Walden Museum
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Stretham Old Engine
The Centre for Computing History
The Douglas Finlay Museum of College Life
The Museum of Cambridge
The Polar Museum
The Stained Glass Museum
Waterbeach Military Heritage Museum
Whipple Museum of the History Of Science

Libraries in Grantchester

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arbury Court Library0.0
Bar Hill Library0.0
Barnwell Library0.0
Bartlam Library / Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium0.0
Betty and Gordon Moore Library0.0
Buntingford Library0.0
Burwell Library0.0
Cambourne Library0.0
Cambridge Central Library and Learning Centre0.0
Cambridge University Library0.0
Cherry Hinton Library0.0
Christ's College Library0.0
Churchill College Library0.0
College Library0.0
Comberton Library0.0
Community Information Centre0.0
Cottenham Library0.0
Ely Library0.0
Emmanuel College Library0.0
Forbes Mellon Library0.0
Girton College Library0.0
Gonville and Caius College Library and Archives0.0
Great Shelford Library0.0
Haddenham Library0.0
Histon Library0.0
Homerton College Library0.0
Hughes Hall Library0.0
Linton Library0.0
Maitland Robinson Library0.0
Melbourn Library (in The Hub)0.0
Milton Road Library0.0
Murray Edwards College Library0.0
Newnham College Library0.0
Papworth Library0.0
Parker Library0.0
Pembroke College Library0.0
Pepys Library0.0
Perne Library0.0
Peterhouse Library and Theatre0.0
Queens' College Library0.0
Quincentenary Library0.0
Robinson College Library0.0
Rock Road Library0.0
Royston Library0.0
Royston Town Library0.0
Saffron Walden Library0.0
Sawston Library0.0
Shakeshaft Library0.0
Sherlock Library0.0
Sidney Sussex Library0.0
Soham Library0.0
Squire Law Library0.0
St Ives Library and Learning Centre0.0
St John's College Library0.0
Study Centre0.0
Swavesey Library0.0
Swifts Library & Meeting Room0.0
Taylor Library0.0
The Luzio Building0.0
The New Library0.0
Third Court Library0.0
Warboys Library0.0
West Hub Library0.0
Willingham Library0.0
Wren Library0.0
Zoology Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Grantchester

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ely Markets
Food Park
Market Square
Market Square

Restaurants in Grantchester

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Just Dine
O'Vesuvio Pizza
sole & duck

Cafes in Grantchester

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Astra Zeneca Travel Hub
Cafe Trumpington
Dao Cafe
Royal Voluntary Service Cafe
The Orchard
Waitrose Cafe

Clinics in Grantchester

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cambridge IVF
Ultralase

Dentists in Grantchester

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autograph Dental Cambridge
Dentistry and More

Bus Stations in Grantchester

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Trumpington Park & Ride

Gas Stations in Grantchester

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Breweries in Grantchester

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Calverley's Brewery
Cambridge Brewery
Cambridge Moonshine
Hereward Brewery
Milton Brewery
Saffron Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Grantchester

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Grantchester

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 Grantchester

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
Cranfield AirportMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF WitteringMedium Airport
Andrewsfield AerodromeSmall Airport
Armshold Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Audley End AirfieldSmall Airport
Bakersfield AirstripSmall Airport
Barling AirfieldSmall Airport
Barnards FarmSmall Airport
Barnfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bedford AerodromeSmall Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Benington AirfieldSmall Airport
Bensons Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Black Spring Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blooms Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Boughton North AirfieldSmall Airport
Bovingdon AirstripSmall Airport
Brickwall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brooklands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bury Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cardington AirstripSmall Airport
Chatteris AirfieldSmall Airport
Chesham Vale AirstripSmall Airport
Clees Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Coldharbour Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Coleman Green AirstripSmall Airport
Cottered AirstripSmall Airport
Cowbit AirstripSmall Airport
Crosbie Field ULSmall Airport
Crowland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Dalkeith Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Damyns Hall AerodromeSmall Airport
Decoy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Deenethorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Denham AerodromeSmall Airport
Drayton Home Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Duxford AerodromeSmall Airport
Dysons Osiers AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Grantchester

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
The Bun Shop

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grantchester

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cambridge Community Church
St Andrew and St Mary (Grantchester Parish Church)
St Mary and St Michael (Trumpington Parish Church)

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 Grantchester

What is the population of Grantchester?

Grantchester has a population of 540 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 15.7 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 Grantchester 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 Grantchester?

Grantchester 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 Grantchester?

Grantchester 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 49 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Grantchester?

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

How are the schools in Grantchester?

47.9% of adults in Grantchester 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 Grantchester?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Grantchester 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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