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Great Horwood, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Great Horwood is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,049. Elevation: 407 ft (124 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,049 Population 1/sq mi density
407 ft Elevation 124 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
33.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$54,978 Median Income
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,978 median income, 4.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$608,347 home value, $1,374/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Great Horwood

Great Horwood is a small village and civil parish within the unitary authority area of Buckinghamshire, England. At the 2011 Census it had a population of 1,049. It is about five miles ESE of Buckingham, six miles WSW of Milton Keynes.

People

Population1,049
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 8%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,978
Per Capita$54,978
Unemployment4.3%

Housing

F
Home Value$608,347
Rent$1,374
Ownership71.3%
Housing Units420

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain33.3 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation407 ft (124 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.0%
High School+56.7%

Community

Population1,049
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Coordinates51.9735°, -0.8809°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation33.3 inches (846 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.2 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$54,978
Median Age42.2 years

About Great Horwood

Great Horwood is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,049. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 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 33.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Great Horwood has a population of 1,049 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 761.6 square miles. The median age is 42.2 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly Asian (14.6%), with 7.7% White, 1.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.8% of residents. 3.4% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 3.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,049
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
42.2yrs
Median Age
8% above United Kingdom avg
761.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.8%
16% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 9.2%

Social Characteristics

Great Horwood vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Great Horwood is $54,978, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,978 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,057, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 95 business establishments. 41.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Great Horwood vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,978
27% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$54,978
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)95

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone43.9%
Public Transit3.6%
Work from Home41.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Great Horwood is $608,347, 116% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,374 (18% above the national average of $1,163). 71.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 420 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$608,347
116% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,374
18% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.3%
Owner-Occupied71.3%
Renter-Occupied28.7%
Housing Units420

Property Tax

Great Horwood 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 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Area761.6 sq mi (1,972.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates51.9735°N, 0.8809°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 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 M4.8 106 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 149 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 126 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 97 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 60 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 85 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 52 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 131 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 84 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 72 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 134 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 138 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 121 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 139 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 94 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 96 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 132 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 105 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 130 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Great Horwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22% above the national average of 33.7%. 56.7% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+41.0%
22% above United Kingdom avg
High School+56.7%
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area761.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone43.9%
Public Transit3.6%
Work from Home41.1%

Schools in Great Horwood

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Great Horwood Church of England School
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Radio Stations near Great Horwood

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) information, local AAC+ 101 kbps
Eirewave UK 128 kbps, adfree MP3 128 kbps
Northants 1 00's, 10's MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - 70s Rock 70s rock, 70’s rock MP3
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio hospital radio MP3
BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) information, local AAC 339 kbps
Bedford Radio classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
BFBS UK MP3 128 kbps
Beat Route Radio MP3 128 kbps
Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio 1950s, 50's MP3 192 kbps
Heart Northants 96.6 commercial, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Gabbie's Doo MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Bedford MP3 128 kbps
Bloomberg UK business, news UNKNOWN
CRMK pop MP3 192 kbps
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
Raiders Radio dnb, drum and bass AAC 128 kbps
Bucks Radio community radio, local news MP3
Banita Maxx Radio edm, hardstyle MP3
in2Beats classic soul MP3 192 kbps
Data Transmission Radio deep house, drum and bass MP3 320 kbps
Radio Cherwell MP3 128 kbps
Radio Christmas MP3 256 kbps
Insanity Radio UNKNOWN 131 kbps
Radio Horton MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Great Horwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park
Block B
Brickz
Buckingham Old Gaol
Buckinghamshire County Museum
Buckinghamshire Military Museum Trust
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Cowper and Newton Museum
Haddenham Museum
Hut 1
Hut 11
Hut 11A
Hut 12
Hut 3
Hut 6
Hut 8
James McCudden Heritage Flight Centre
Leighton Buzzard Railway Museum
Long Crendon Courthouse
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
Milton Keynes Museum
Museum of Rural Life
National Film and SciFi Museum
National Paralympic Heritage Centre
National Radio Centre (RSGB)
Natural History Museum at Tring
Piddington Roman Villa museum
Pitstone Green Museum
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery
Silverstone Interactive Museum
Stowe House
Teleprinter Hall
Thame Museum
The Canal Museum
The Mansion
The National Museum of Computing
Towcester Museum
Trenchard Museum
Tring Local History Museum
Visitor Centre

Libraries in Great Horwood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aylesbury Library0.0
Bletchley Public Library0.0
Buckingham Library0.0
Deanshanger Library0.0
Deanshanger Library0.0
Haddenham Community Library0.0
Hunsbury Library0.0
Leighton Buzzard Library0.0
Long Crendon Library0.0
Milton Keynes Library0.0
MKUH Staff Library0.0
MKUH Staff Library0.0
Newport Pagnell Library0.0
Olney Library0.0
OU Library0.0
Roade Library0.0
Stony Stratford Library0.0
Thame Library0.0
The Library & Resources Centre0.0
Towcester Library0.0
Tring Library0.0
University Library0.0
University Library0.0
Wendover Community Library0.0
Westcroft Library0.0
Wing Community Library0.0
Winslow Library0.0
Woburn Sands Library0.0
Wolverton Library0.0
Wootton Fields Library0.0
Wootton Fields Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Great Horwood

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Olney Market
Open Market
The Artisan Collective
The Artisan Collective

Breweries in Great Horwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Blackpit Brewery
Merrimen Brewing Litd
The Chiltern Brewery
The Mill
Vale Brewery
XT Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Great Horwood

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Great Horwood

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 Great Horwood

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
Cranfield AirportMedium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
RAF WitteringMedium Airport
Baileys Fram AirstripSmall Airport
Bakersfield AirstripSmall Airport
Baxterley AerodromeSmall Airport
Bedford AerodromeSmall Airport
Bericote Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bernwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bicester AirfieldSmall Airport
Bitteswell Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bovingdon AirstripSmall Airport
Brimpton AirfieldSmall Airport
Brooklands AerodromeSmall Airport
Brooklands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bruntingthorpe AerodromeSmall Airport
Buttermilk Hall FarmSmall Airport
Camp Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cardington AirstripSmall Airport
Chalgrove AirfieldSmall Airport
Cheddington AirstripSmall Airport
Chesham Vale AirstripSmall Airport
Chipstead Private AirstripSmall Airport
Claybrooke Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Coleman Green AirstripSmall Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cornbury House AirstripSmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Croughton Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crowland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dalkeith Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Deenethorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Denford Manor AirstripSmall Airport
Denham AerodromeSmall Airport
Drayton Home Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Drayton St Leonard AirfieldSmall Airport
Earwig Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Easton Maudit AirstripSmall Airport
Elstree AirfieldSmall Airport
Englefield AirstripSmall Airport
Enstone AerodromeSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Great Horwood

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Community Diagnostic Centre
Eaglestone Health Centre
Isis Chiropractic Clinic
Luing Cowley Outpatients Centre
Milton Keynes Chiropractic Clinic
MK Laser Clinic
RAD Clinics Milton Keynes
The Clinic MK
Watling Street Practice @ Shenley Church End

Churches & Religious Organizations in Great Horwood

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Little Horwood: St Nicholas
St James

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 Great Horwood

What is the population of Great Horwood?

Great Horwood has a population of 1,049 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 761.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Great Horwood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,978, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $608,347 (116% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,374 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Great Horwood?

Great Horwood 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 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.3 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Great Horwood?

Great Horwood has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,057. There are 95 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Great Horwood?

The median home value in Great Horwood is $608,347. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,374. The homeownership rate is 71.3%.

How are the schools in Great Horwood?

41.0% of adults in Great Horwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 56.7% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Great Horwood?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Great Horwood is 7.7% White, 1.9% Black or African American, 14.6% Asian. 90.8% of residents speak only English at home. 3.4% of the population are military veterans. 3.3% of residents have a disability.

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