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Great Sampford, United Kingdom
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Great Sampford is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 586. Elevation: 256 ft (78 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 586 |
| Population Density | 76 / 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) |
| Median Household Income | $63,631 |
| Median Age | 44.0 years |
About Great Sampford
Great Sampford is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 586. 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Great Sampford vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Great Sampford vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $63,631 |
| 15% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,631 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,224 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 53 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 47.6% |
| Public Transit | 3.1% |
| Work from Home | 39.4% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $590,254 |
| 109% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,591 |
| 37% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 72.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.6% |
| Housing Units | 234 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9923°N, 0.3914°W |
| 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 |
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").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.6% |
| 9% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 53.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 47.6% |
| Public Transit | 3.1% |
| Work from Home | 39.4% |
Schools in Great Sampford
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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
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What is the population of Great Sampford?
Great Sampford has a population of 586 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 7.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Great Sampford expensive to live in?
The median household income is $63,631, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $590,254 (109% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,591 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
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. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Great Sampford?
Great Sampford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,224. There are 53 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Great Sampford?
The median home value in Great Sampford is $590,254. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,591. The homeownership rate is 72.4%.
How are the schools in Great Sampford?
36.6% of adults in Great Sampford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 53.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Great Sampford?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Great Sampford is 5.2% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 2.5% Asian. 95.9% of residents speak only English at home. 3.6% of the population are military veterans. 3.2% of residents have a disability.