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Heath and Reach, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Heath and Reach is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,346. Elevation: 351 ft (107 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,346 Population 3/sq mi density
351 ft Elevation 107 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$55,429 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,429 median income, 4.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$458,779 home value, $1,386/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Heath and Reach

Heath and Reach

Heath and Reach is a village and civil parish near the Chiltern Hills in Bedfordshire, England. It is 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Leighton Buzzard and 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Woburn and adjoins the county boundary with Buckinghamshire. Nearby places are Leighton-Linslade, Great Brickhill and the Duke of Bedford's Woburn Abbey, Woburn Safari Park and Woburn Golf Club.

People

Population1,346
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,429
Per Capita$55,429
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

D
Home Value$458,779
Rent$1,386
Ownership72.9%
Housing Units538

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation351 ft (107 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+51.4%

Community

Population1,346
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Coordinates51.9452°, -0.6570°
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$55,429
Median Age41.1 years

About Heath and Reach

Heath and Reach is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,346. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 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.

Heath and Reach has a population of 1,346 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 412.4 square miles. The median age is 41.1 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (6.2%), with 1.6% Black, 5.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.2% of residents. 3.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 3.8% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,346
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
41.1yrs
Median Age
6% above United Kingdom avg
412.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.2%
20% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 5.8%

Social Characteristics

Heath and Reach vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Heath and Reach is $55,429, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,429 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,066, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 122 business establishments. 34.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Heath and Reach vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$55,429
26% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$55,429
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)122

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.8%
Public Transit3.2%
Work from Home34.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Heath and Reach is $458,779, 63% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,386 (19% above the national average of $1,163). 72.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 538 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$458,779
63% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,386
19% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.9%
Owner-Occupied72.9%
Renter-Occupied27.1%
Housing Units538

Property Tax

Heath and Reach 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 351 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

Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Area412.4 sq mi (1,068.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates51.9452°N, 0.6570°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 M4.8 120 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 150 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 113 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 101 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 75 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 87 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 67 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 137 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 87 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 64 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 134 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 85 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 134 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 131 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 109 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 144 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 119 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 146 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 131 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Heath and Reach has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.8").

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33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1% below the national average of 33.7%. 51.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.2%
1% below United Kingdom avg
High School+51.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area412.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.8%
Public Transit3.2%
Work from Home34.5%

Schools in Heath and Reach

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Heathwood Lower School
Dovery Academy
St Leonards CE Academy
Oak Bank School
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Radio Stations near Heath and Reach

31 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Happy Hardcore dj mixes, electronic MP3 256 kbps
BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) information, local AAC+ 101 kbps
Eirewave UK 128 kbps, adfree MP3 128 kbps
Magic Classical classical music AAC+ 48 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
Bedford Radio classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio hospital radio MP3
CRMK pop MP3 192 kbps
Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio 1950s, 50's MP3 192 kbps
Black Cat Radio (US) MP3 128 kbps
Heart Northants 96.6 commercial, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Gabbie's Doo MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Bedford MP3 128 kbps
BFBS UK MP3 128 kbps
Bloomberg UK business, news UNKNOWN
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
Beat Route Radio MP3 128 kbps
Bucks Radio community radio, local news MP3
Banita Maxx Radio edm, hardstyle MP3
Mix 92.6 (backup) MP3 128 kbps
RadioJackie pop, soft rock AAC+ 320 kbps
IANL islam, islamic MP3 96 kbps
Radio Silky club dance, club house MP3 192 kbps
Insanity Radio UNKNOWN 131 kbps
Mix 92.6 community radio MP3
in2Beats classic soul MP3 192 kbps
Data Transmission Radio deep house, drum and bass MP3 320 kbps
Radio Christmas MP3 256 kbps
Radio Xtra 2000s, 2010s MP3

Museums in Heath and Reach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1940's Re-enactors
Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park
Block B
Brickz
Buckinghamshire County Museum
Cowper and Newton Museum
Dacorum Heritage
Fire Museum
Hut 1
Hut 11
Hut 11A
Hut 12
Hut 3
Hut 6
Hut 8
James McCudden Heritage Flight Centre
John Bunyan museum
Leighton Buzzard Railway Museum
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
Milton Keynes Museum
Moot Hall
Mossman Collection
MT Museum
Museums and YMCA Canteen
National Film and SciFi Museum
National Paralympic Heritage Centre
National Radio Centre (RSGB)
Natural History Museum at Tring
Newground Farm
Panacea Museum
Piddington Roman Villa museum
Pitstone Green Museum
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery
S.O.44 Museum
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Teleprinter Hall
The Higgins
The Mansion
The National Museum of Computing
The Paper Mill Museum
The Paper Trail - The Paper Mill Museum
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Trenchard Museum
Tring Local History Museum
Visitor Centre
Wardown Park Museum
Woburn Heritage Museum

Libraries in Heath and Reach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abbots Langley Library0.0
Adeyfield Library0.0
Ampthill Library0.0
Aylesbury Library0.0
Barton Library0.0
Bedford Central Library0.0
Berkhamsted Library0.0
Bletchley Public Library0.0
Bovingdon Library0.0
Bromham Library0.0
Bury Park & Community Resource Centre0.0
Chesham Public Library0.0
Deanshanger Library0.0
Deanshanger Library0.0
Flitwick Library0.0
Great Missenden Community Library0.0
Hemel Hempstead Main Library0.0
Houghton Regis Library0.0
Houghton Regis Library0.0
Ivinghoe Library0.0
Kempston Branch Library0.0
Kings Langley Library0.0
Kings Norton Library (Building 55)0.0
Leagrave Library0.0
Leighton Buzzard Library0.0
Leverstock Green Library0.0
Lewsey Community Centre and Library0.0
Library0.0
Luton Central Library0.0
Luton Central Library0.0
Milton Keynes Library0.0
MKUH Staff Library0.0
MKUH Staff Library0.0
Newport Pagnell Library0.0
Olney Library0.0
OU Library0.0
Princes Risborough Library0.0
Putnoe Library0.0
Roade Library0.0
Stony Stratford Library0.0
The Library & Resources Centre0.0
Toddington Library0.0
Tring 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 Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Heath and Reach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arts and Craft market (Sundays)
Berkhamsted Market
Berko Boot Fair
Harpur Square
Market Hall
Olney Market
Open Market
St Paul's Square
The Artisan Collective
The Artisan Collective

Cafes in Heath and Reach

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Herons Hatch
Tracy's Cafe
Treetops Cafe

Monuments in Heath and Reach

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PENLEE

Train Stations in Heath and Reach

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stonehenge Works

Golf Courses in Heath and Reach

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Leighton Buzzard Golf Club

Breweries in Heath and Reach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brewpoint
Mad Squirrel
The Chiltern Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Heath and Reach

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Heath and Reach

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 Heath and Reach

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Cranfield AirportMedium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
RAF WitteringMedium Airport
Armshold Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Baileys Fram AirstripSmall Airport
Bakersfield AirstripSmall Airport
Barnfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bedford AerodromeSmall Airport
Benington AirfieldSmall 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
Cardington AirstripSmall Airport
Chalgrove AirfieldSmall Airport
Chatteris AirfieldSmall Airport
Cheddington AirstripSmall Airport
Chesham Vale AirstripSmall Airport
Chipstead Private AirstripSmall Airport
Claybrooke Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Coldharbour Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Coleman Green AirstripSmall Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cottered AirstripSmall Airport
Crockham Hill AirfieldSmall Airport
Croughton Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Dalkeith Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Deenethorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Denham AerodromeSmall Airport
Drayton Home Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Drayton St Leonard AirfieldSmall Airport
Dysons Osiers AirstripSmall Airport
Earwig Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Easton Maudit AirstripSmall Airport
Elstree AirfieldSmall Airport
Englefield AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Heath and Reach

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Heath And Reach Post Office

Treatment Centers in Heath and Reach

43 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adult ICU
Antenatal and Postnatal wards
Breast Screening
Breast Unit entrance A
Breast Unit entrance B
Cardiac Centre - Ground floor
Cardiology/ECG 1st floor
Chemotherapy
Children's Outpatients
Community Diagnostic Centre
Day Assessment Unit
Eaglestone Health Centre
Eye Clinic
Imaging
Isis Chiropractic Clinic
Johnstone's Chiropodist
L&D Bariatrics and Rheumatology
L&D Orthopaedic
Limb fitting
Liverpool Road Health Centre
Luing Cowley Outpatients Centre
Luton Chiropratic Clinic
Luton NHS Walk-in Centre
Maternity
Maternity Triage
Milton Keynes Chiropractic Clinic
MK Laser Clinic
Mortuary
NICU
Outpatients
Paeds ED
Pre Op
RAD Clinics Milton Keynes
SSSU
The Atrium
The Clinic MK
Theatres 7-14
Urology
Ward 34
Wards 20 - 26
Watling Street Practice @ Shenley Church End
Zone E
Zone H

Churches & Religious Organizations in Heath and Reach

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Leonard
St Mary’s 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 Heath and Reach

What is the population of Heath and Reach?

Heath and Reach has a population of 1,346 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 412.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Heath and Reach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $55,429, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $458,779 (63% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Heath and Reach?

Heath and Reach 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 Heath and Reach?

Heath and Reach has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,066. There are 122 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Heath and Reach?

The median home value in Heath and Reach is $458,779. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,386. The homeownership rate is 72.9%.

How are the schools in Heath and Reach?

33.2% of adults in Heath and Reach hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 51.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Heath and Reach?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Heath and Reach is 6.2% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 5.6% Asian. 94.2% of residents speak only English at home. 3.6% of the population are military veterans. 3.8% of residents have a disability.

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