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Harrold, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Harrold is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,691. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,691 Population 4/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Harrold

Harrold

Harrold Hall was a country house in Harrold, Bedfordshire, England. Dated to 1210, the house was demolished in 1961.

People

Population1,691
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units676

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population1,691
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates52.2013°, -0.6104°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.0 inches (813 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.6 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Harrold

Harrold is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,691. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 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 32.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Harrold has a population of 1,691 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 484.2 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,691
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
484.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Harrold vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Harrold is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 154 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Harrold vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)154

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Harrold is $249,800, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 676 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,800
11% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units676

Property Tax

Harrold 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 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 157 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 Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area484.2 sq mi (1,254.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates52.2013°N, 0.6104°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 135 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 110 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 101 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 74 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 69 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 59 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 73 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 111 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 59 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 42 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 133 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 117 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 112 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 107 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 97 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 145 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 146 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 126 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 110 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Harrold has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area484.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Harrold

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Carlton CofE Primary School - - - -
Harrold Primary Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Harrold

26 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
Bedford Radio classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Northants 1 00's, 10's MP3 128 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
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
CRMK pop MP3 192 kbps
Bloomberg UK business, news UNKNOWN
Boomerang Radio - MP3
Hospital Radio Bedford - MP3 128 kbps
Gabbie's Doo - MP3 128 kbps
Heart Northants 96.6 commercial, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Black Cat Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio 1950s, 50's MP3 192 kbps
Bucks Radio community radio, local news MP3
Mix 92.6 (backup) - MP3 128 kbps
Beat Route Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Usmani Mosque islamic, islamic religion MP3
Rutland and Stamford Sound - MP3
Mix 92.6 community radio MP3
Heart Peterborough charts, pop MP3 128 kbps
in2Beats classic soul MP3 192 kbps
Data Transmission Radio deep house, drum and bass MP3 320 kbps
Radio Xtra 2000s, 2010s MP3

Museums in Harrold

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1940's Re-enactors
Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park
Block B
Brickz
Cowper and Newton Museum
Desborough Heritage Centre
Fire Museum
Hut 1
Hut 11
Hut 11A
Hut 12
Hut 3
Hut 6
Hut 8
Irchester Railway Museum
John Bunyan museum
Manor House Museum
Military Intelligence Museum
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
Milton Keynes Museum
Moot Hall
MT Museum
Museums and YMCA Canteen
National Film and SciFi Museum
National Radio Centre (RSGB)
Panacea Museum
Piddington Roman Villa museum
Rothwell Arts and Heritage centre
Rushden Hall and Museum
Rushden Historical Transport Society
S.O.44 Museum
Sywell Aviation Museum
Teleprinter Hall
The Higgins
The Mansion
The National Museum of Computing
Thurleigh Museum
Visitor Centre
Wellingborough Museum
Woburn Heritage Museum
Wollaston Museum

Libraries in Harrold

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ampthill Library0.0
Barton Library0.0
Bedford Central Library0.0
Bletchley Public Library0.0
Bromham Library0.0
Burton Latimer Library0.0
Desborough Library0.0
Earls Barton Library0.0
Finedon Library0.0
Flitwick Library0.0
Irchester Library0.0
Irthlingborough Library0.0
Kempston Branch Library0.0
Kettering Library0.0
Kings Norton Library (Building 55)0.0
Library0.0
Milton Keynes Library0.0
MKUH Staff Library0.0
MKUH Staff Library0.0
Moulton Community Library0.0
Moulton Community Library0.0
Newport Pagnell Library0.0
Olney Library0.0
OU Library0.0
Putnoe Library0.0
Raunds Library0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Rushden Library0.0
Stony Stratford Library0.0
Thrapston Library0.0
Wellingborough Library0.0
Westcroft Library0.0
Weston Favell Library0.0
Weston Favell Library0.0
Woburn Sands Library0.0
Wollaston Library0.0
Wolverton Library0.0
Wootton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Harrold

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Harpur Square
Market Square
Olney Market
Open Market
St Paul's Square
The Artisan Collective
The Artisan Collective
Thrapston Livestock Market

Restaurants in Harrold

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harrold Indian Cuisine
Spices of Paradise

Cafes in Harrold

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dragonfly Cafe

Breweries in Harrold

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brewpoint
Hart Family Brewers
Potbelly Brewery
Three Hills Brewing
Weldon Brewery
Whistling Kite Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Harrold

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Harrold

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 Harrold

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
East Midlands AirportEMALarge Airport
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
Cranfield Airport-Medium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
Nottingham City AirportNQTMedium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF Wittering-Medium Airport
Armshold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Bakersfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Barnfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bedford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Benington Airfield-Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bicester Airfield-Small Airport
Bitteswell Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Black Spring Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bovingdon Airstrip-Small Airport
Brooklands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome-Small Airport
Buttermilk Hall Farm-Small Airport
Cardington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalgrove Airfield-Small Airport
Chatteris Airfield-Small Airport
Cheddington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chesham Vale Airstrip-Small Airport
Claybrooke Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coldharbour Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coleman Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottered Airstrip-Small Airport
Cowbit Airstrip-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crowland Glider Field-Small Airport
Dalkeith Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Decoy Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Deenethorpe Airfield-Small Airport
Denham Aerodrome-Small Airport
Drayton Home Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Drayton St Leonard Airfield-Small Airport
Duxford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Dysons Osiers Airstrip-Small Airport
Earwig Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Easton Maudit Airstrip-Small Airport
Elstree Airfield-Small Airport
Fen End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fenland Airfield-Small Airport
Field Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Harrold

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Carlton Village Shop
Harrold Post Office

Treatment Centers in Harrold

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 Harrold

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Grace Baptist Church
St Mary's
St Peter and All Saints
The Chellington Centre
United Reform 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 Harrold

What is the population of Harrold?

Harrold has a population of 1,691 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 484.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Harrold expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Harrold?

Harrold 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 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Harrold?

Harrold has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 154 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Harrold?

The median home value in Harrold is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Harrold?

50.0% of adults in Harrold hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Harrold?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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