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Grendon Underwood, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Grendon Underwood is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 637. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
637 Population 228/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
33.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$54,978 Median Income
C+
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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People

Population637
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density228/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 Units255

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain33.3 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation246 ft (75 m)

Education

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

Community

Population637
Population Density228 / sq mi
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates51.8832°, -1.0169°
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 Grendon Underwood

Grendon Underwood is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 637. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 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.

Grendon Underwood has a population of 637 with a density of 228 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 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

637
Total Population
228
People / sq mi
42.2yrs
Median Age
8% above United Kingdom avg
2.8mi²
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

Grendon Underwood vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Grendon Underwood 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 58 business establishments. 41.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Grendon Underwood 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)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Grendon Underwood 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 255 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 Units255

Property Tax

Grendon Underwood 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 246 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

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density228/sq mi
Coordinates51.8832°N, 1.0169°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.44"
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 M4.8 105 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 143 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 139 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 108 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 96 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 45 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 140 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 95 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 86 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 147 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 146 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 142 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 124 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 90 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 124 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 104 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 136 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 123 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.1 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) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Grendon Underwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") 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 Density228/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Grendon Underwood

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grendon Underwood School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Grendon Underwood

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) information, local AAC+ 101 kbps
HearMe - 70s Rock 70s rock, 70’s rock MP3
BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) information, local AAC 339 kbps
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio hospital radio MP3
Raiders Radio dnb, drum and bass AAC 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
CRMK pop MP3 192 kbps
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
Bucks Radio community radio, local news MP3
BFBS Brize Norton — AAC+ 64 kbps
BFBS UK — MP3 128 kbps
Gold Dust Radio — MP3 192 kbps
Data Transmission Radio deep house, drum and bass MP3 320 kbps
Kennet Radio — AAC 48 kbps
Windrush Radio — MP3 160 kbps
Radio Cherwell — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Christmas — MP3 256 kbps
Insanity Radio — UNKNOWN 131 kbps

Museums in Grendon Underwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashmolean Museum
Aston Martin Heritage Trust
Bate Collection of Musical Instruments
Buckingham Old Gaol
Buckinghamshire County Museum
Buckinghamshire Military Museum Trust
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Chair Making Museum
Christ Church Picture Gallery
Dorchester Abbey Museum and Gift Shop
Haddenham Museum
Long Crendon Courthouse
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
Milton Keynes Museum
Museum of Oxford
Museum of Rural Life
Museum of the History of Science
National Paralympic Heritage Centre
Oxford Illusion Museum
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Pendon Museum
Pitt Rivers Museum
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery
Silverstone Interactive Museum
ST Lee Gallery and Treasury
Story Museum
Stowe House
Thame Museum
The Kilns - CS Lewis's Home
Towcester Museum

Libraries in Grendon Underwood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
All Souls College Library0.0
Allen Ward and Medical Library0.0
Aylesbury Library0.0
Balfour Library0.0
Balliol College Library0.0
Barton Library0.0
Berinsfield Library0.0
Bicester library0.0
Bodleian Art, Archaeology and Ancient World Library & Griffith Institute0.0
Bodleian Humanities Library0.0
Bodleian Law Library0.0
Bodleian Library0.0
Brackley Library0.0
Buckingham Library0.0
Cairns Library0.0
Callaghan Library0.0
Chinnor Library0.0
Christ Church Library0.0
Community Library0.0
Cowley Library0.0
Deanshanger Library0.0
Deanshanger Library0.0
Education Library0.0
Evnomia Chambers0.0
Girdlestone Memorial Library0.0
Gladstone Link0.0
Goodman Library0.0
Haddenham Community Library0.0
Harris Manchester College Library0.0
Headington County Library0.0
Hertford College Library0.0
Holdsworth Law Library0.0
Howard Piper Library0.0
Jackson Library0.0
Japanese Library0.0
John Moussouris Library0.0
Kathleen Major Library0.0
KB Chen China Centre Library0.0
Keble College Library0.0
Knowledge Centre0.0
Kuwait Library0.0
Latin American Centre Library0.0
Laudian Library0.0
Leopold Muller Memorial Library0.0
Library0.0
Library & Study Centre0.0
Lincoln College Library0.0
Littlemore Library0.0
Long Crendon Library0.0
Longwall Library0.0
McGowin Library0.0
New College Library0.0
New Library, 10 Merton St.0.0
Nizami Ganjavi Library0.0
Nuffield College Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Old Marston Library0.0
Old Warden's Lodgings0.0
Oriel College Library0.0
Oxford Westgate Library0.0
Princes Risborough Library0.0
Pusey House Library0.0
Radcliffe Camera0.0
Radcliffe Science Library0.0
Regent's Park College Library0.0
Rewley House Continuing Education Library0.0
Sherardian Library of Plant Taxonomy0.0
Social Science Library0.0
Somerville College Library0.0
St Antony's College Library0.0
St Clare's Library0.0
St Edmund Hall Library0.0
Staircase 7/VII0.0
Stokenchurch Community Library0.0
Stony Stratford Library0.0
Taylor Institution0.0
Thame Library0.0
The Queen's College Library0.0
University College Library0.0
University Library0.0
University Library0.0
Upper and Lower Libraries0.0
Vere Harmsworth Library0.0
Wadham College Library0.0
War Memorial Library0.0
Watlington Branch Library0.0
West Wycombe Community Library0.0
Westcroft Library0.0
Weston Library0.0
Wheatley Library0.0
Winslow Library0.0
Wolfson College Library0.0
Wolfson Library0.0
Wolverton Library0.0
Worcester College Library0.0
Wren - Blackbird Leys Library & Learning Centre0.0
Wycliffe Hall Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Grendon Underwood

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Car Boot Sale - The Kassam Stadium
Courtyard Mews
East Oxford Farmers' and Community Market
Gloucester Green Market
Headington Market
South Oxford Farmers and Community Market
Summertown Farmers' Market

Restaurants in Grendon Underwood

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akeman Inn
Canaletto

Breweries in Grendon Underwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Blackpit Brewery
Oxford Brewery Shop
The Chiltern Brewery
The Mill
Vale Brewery
XT Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Grendon Underwood

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Grendon Underwood

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead 0.0 — — $0 — — —
InPiste 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Grendon Underwood

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
Cranfield Airport—Medium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield—Medium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down—Medium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
RAF Wittering—Medium Airport
Arden Heath Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip—Small Airport
Bakersfield Airstrip—Small Airport
Baxterley Aerodrome—Small Airport
Bedford Aerodrome—Small Airport
Bericote Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Bicester Airfield—Small Airport
Bitteswell Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Bovingdon Airstrip—Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield—Small Airport
Brooklands Aerodrome—Small Airport
Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Buttermilk Hall Farm—Small Airport
Camp Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Cardington Airstrip—Small Airport
Chalgrove Airfield—Small Airport
Cheddington Airstrip—Small Airport
Chesham Vale Airstrip—Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield—Small Airport
Claybrooke Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield—Small Airport
Coleman Green Airstrip—Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip—Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Dalkeith Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Deenethorpe Airfield—Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip—Small Airport
Denham Aerodrome—Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome—Small Airport
Drayton Home Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Drayton St Leonard Airfield—Small Airport
Earwig Farm Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Grendon Underwood

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Grendon Stores

Treatment Centers in Grendon Underwood

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Isis Chiropractic Clinic
The Clinic MK
Watling Street Practice @ Shenley Church End

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grendon Underwood

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Leonard

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 Grendon Underwood

What is the population of Grendon Underwood?

Grendon Underwood has a population of 637 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 228 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 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 Grendon Underwood 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 Grendon Underwood?

Grendon Underwood 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 Grendon Underwood?

Grendon Underwood 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 58 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Grendon Underwood?

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

How are the schools in Grendon Underwood?

41.0% of adults in Grendon Underwood 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 Grendon Underwood?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Grendon Underwood 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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