Great Sampford, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Great Sampford is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 579. Elevation: 256 ft (78 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
579
Population
75/sq mi density
256 ft
Elevation
78 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
32.4 in
Annual Rain
Europe / London
Timezone
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People
Population579
Density75/mi²
Veterans3.6%
Climate
Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
| Population | 579 |
| Population Density | 75 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.9923°, 0.3914° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.4 inches (823 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.8 inches (7 cm) |
About Great Sampford
Great Sampford is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 579. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 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 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Great Sampford 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. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9923°N, 0.3914°E |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 136 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Great Sampford has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Great Sampford
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sampford Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wimbish Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Great Sampford
123 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Radio UK | 00s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| NTS Radio 2 | community radio, dj sets | MP3 256 kbps | |
| PLANET ROCK: Where Rock Lives | bauer radio, classic rock | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| ROKit Radio : Comedy Gold | comedy, old time radio | MP3 48 kbps | |
| BritCom 2 - Pumpkin FM | british comedy, comedy | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VIRGIN RADIO UK: Rock‘n’Roll Radio From The Top Of The Tower | dab, digital radio | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Retro Soul Radio | disco, funk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio 5 Live (UK-HLS-Akamai) | - | AAC 339 kbps | |
| 4 To The Floor | NTS | disco, house | MP3 | |
| Techno - FM - Channel | techno | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Worldwide FM | electronica, jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Smooth Country | country, country music | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Street Sounds Radio | dance, disco | MP3 | |
| KISSTORY: Non-Stop Old Skool & Anthems | anthems, bauer radio | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Techno.FM | techno | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hits Radio London | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| ROKit Radio : Adventure Stories | adventure, old time radio | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Slow Focus | NTS | ambient, drone | MP3 | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bloomberg DAB Digital Radio London | business, business news | UNKNOWN | |
| Labyrinth | NTS | breaks, techno | MP3 | |
| KISSTORY R&B: The Hottest R&B tracks from KISSTORY | anthems, bauer radio | AAC 127 kbps | |
| BritCom 3 - Pumpkin FM | british comedy, comedy | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Feelings | NTS | boogie, disco | MP3 | |
| LBC London News | news | AAC 48 kbps | |
| 1940s Radio HS - Pumpkin FM | 1930s, 1940s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio England - Pumpkin FM | 1940s, 1950s | MP3 64 kbps | |
| ROKit Radio : American Classic Radio Shows | old time radio, otr | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Radio Essex | contemporary hits radio, pop | MP3 | |
| Cam FM 97.2 | - | MP3 | |
| Memory Lane | NTS | garage rock, psychedelic | MP3 | |
| Poolside | NTS | poolside, soul | MP3 | |
| House Radio Net | club, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| FUNK2DISCO | disco, funk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| House FM | deep house, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Just House Music | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart 70's | 70's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tonic Ska Radio | ska | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bar Latina Radio | bachata, kizomba | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BBC Essex | - | UNKNOWN | |
| BritCom 1 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| London Romanian Radio | hot ac, pop | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Diva Radio - Funk & Disco Music Paradise | boogie, disco | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Mad Wasp Radio | alternative, eclectic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Xmas Crackers | NTS | christmas | MP3 | |
| ROKit Radio : Saturn-X Radio Shows | old time radio, otr | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Moon Phase Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Resonance 104.4FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 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 | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cambridge Radio | jazz, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Love Da Beat Radio | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Switch FM London | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Davide of MIMIC | classical | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Chocolate Radio | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Rafa Bible Radio English | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Loose FM | eclectic, electronic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| WK-END | dance, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Boogaloo Radio | dance, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sweat | NTS | party | MP3 | |
| Diva Radio Disco | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Fred Film Radio-28 Education | culture, film | MP3 128 kbps | |
| London Greek Radio (LGR) | 103.3, cyprus | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KIDS RAVE RADIO | acid, afro house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Subtle Radio | community radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NTS | Low Key | classic hip hop, hip hop | MP3 | |
| Trash Can Radio | pure rock and roll and trash; ska; trash; blue beat; r&b; blues; rock; garage; doo-wop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mod Radio UK | 60s, reggae | MP3 64 kbps | |
| House Heads UK | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Sounds of GTA | NTS | videogames | MP3 | |
| Venture Radio - Pumpkin FM | adventure, cowboys | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Zero Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Voice Of Doom | death metal, doom metal | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Retro Mix Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Lyca Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline North | - | AAC+ 52 kbps | |
| HearMe - Love songs | love songs | MP3 | |
| Hospital Radio Colchester | - | MP3 | |
| Low Key | NTS | beats, hip-hop | MP3 | |
| Music Box Radio | community radio, eclectic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CNN UK | business, business news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Nice Cream Green | disco, funk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Point Blank Radio | deep techno, drum 'n' bass | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Malvern Radio JRS - Pumpkin FM | big band, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| UPFront Radio | breakbeat, drum and bass | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Jackie | berkshire, community radio | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| Voices Radio | community radio, discussion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Social Light Radio | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Sister Midnight FM | music, non-commercial | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fred Film Radio-27 INDUSTRY | film | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mount Vernon | hospital radio | MP3 | |
| Kol Radio | hebrew, jewish | MP3 | |
| BlastFM Internet Radio Station | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Spectrum Radio International 558 AM | international | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Hillingdon | community radio, hospital radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Jackie (Lo Mono) | low bandwidth, oldies | AAC+ 12 kbps | |
| gb news | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| KICKS fm | general | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Jackie (Lo) | oldies, pop | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Aaja Radio | Channel 2 | music, variety | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Riverside Radio | arts, culture | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Foundation FM | community radio, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Field Recordings | NTS | field recording | MP3 | |
| Ace Cafe Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Soul Roots Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Crime Incorporated - Pumpkin FM | crime, detective | MP3 64 kbps | |
| NOTE.radio | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NanoRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Chelmsford | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GlitterBeam Italia | lgbt, lgbtqia+ | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Kori The Pom Radio | drum & bass, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Phoenix FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GlitterBeam Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chelmsford Community Radio | independent | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| City Sound | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Oldskool UK | dnb, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart Cambridge 103.0 | hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LoversRockRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Great Sampford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderford Water Mill | ||||
| Anglesey Abbey | ||||
| Ashdon Village Museum | ||||
| Ashdon Village Museum | ||||
| Bishop's Stortford Museum | ||||
| Bottisham Airfield Museum | ||||
| Braintree Museum | ||||
| Cambridge Museum of Technology | ||||
| Challis House | ||||
| Colne Valley Railway | ||||
| Dunmow Maltings | ||||
| Flitch Way Railway Carriage Museum | ||||
| Great Bardfield Cottage Museum | ||||
| Haverhill and District Local History Centre | ||||
| House on the Hill Museum | ||||
| Prior's Hall Barn | ||||
| Ridgewell Airfield Museum | ||||
| Saffron Walden Museum | ||||
| Shell House | ||||
| Stansted Mountfitchet Castle | ||||
| The Ancient House Museum | ||||
| The Centre for Computing History | ||||
| Warner Textile Archive |
Libraries in Great Sampford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishops Stortford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Braintree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broomfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cherry Hinton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clare Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halstead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hatfield Peverel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haverhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Melbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rock Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saffron Walden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sawbridgeworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sawston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sible Hedingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Silver End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stansted Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swifts Library & Meeting Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Thaxted Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Bishop Wilson Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warner Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Witham Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Great Sampford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square |
Breweries in Great Sampford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calverley's Brewery | ||||
| Cambridge Moonshine | ||||
| Courtyard Brewery | ||||
| Felstar Brewery | ||||
| Pumphouse Brewery | ||||
| Roughacre Brewery | ||||
| Saffron Brewery | ||||
| Shalford Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Great Sampford
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Great Sampford
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Better Ski & Board Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Great Sampford
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Marham | KNF | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Benington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chipstead Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coleman Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Dysons Osiers Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elstree Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fenland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fowlmere Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Great Sampford
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Great Sampford Baptist Church | |
| Saint Michael, Great Sampford | |
| St Andrew, Hempstead | |
| St Mary the Virgin, Little Sampford | |
| St Mary the Virgin, Radwinter |
Quick Facts
Timezone
Europe/London
🇬🇧 About United Kingdom
Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Great Sampford?
Great Sampford has a population of 579 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 75 people per square mile, spread across 7.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Great Sampford?
Great Sampford 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. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.
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