Lechlade, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Lechlade is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,469. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Lechlade
Lechlade is a town at the edge of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, England, 55 miles (89 km) south of Birmingham and 68 miles (109 km) west of London. It is the highest point at which the River Thames is navigable, although there is a right of navigation that continues south-west into Cricklade, in the neighbouring county of Wiltshire. The town is named after the River Leach that joins the Thames near The Trout Inn and St. John's Bridge.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,469 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.6940°, -1.6913° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.6 inches (929 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
About Lechlade
Lechlade is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,469. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Lechlade
Lechlade has an average annual temperature of 10.6°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 776 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 106.6 sq mi (276.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6940°N, 1.6913°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Lechlade has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.9").
Schools in Lechlade
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southrop Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lechlade
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mystery Train Radio | americana, blues | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Incapable Staircase | ambient, disco | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BFBS Blandford | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| BFBS Brize Norton | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| LASER558 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Overton Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Grey Clay Radio | ambient, dark ambient | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frome FM 96.6 | community radio, frome | MP3 120 kbps | |
| RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio | 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| itisnow Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cherwell | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Windrush Radio | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Kennet Radio | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Groovy | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lechlade
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldbourne Heritage Centre | ||||
| Charlbury Museum | ||||
| Chedworth Roman Villa museum | ||||
| Chipping Norton Museum | ||||
| Chiseldon Museum | ||||
| Cogges Manor Farm Museum | ||||
| Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection | ||||
| History Hut | ||||
| Lydiard House | ||||
| Museum & Art Swindon | ||||
| Museum of Computing | ||||
| Purton Museum | ||||
| Richard Jefferies Museum | ||||
| Royal Army Chaplains' Museum | ||||
| Royal Wottoon Bassett Museum | ||||
| STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway | ||||
| Swinford Museum | ||||
| The Old Mill | ||||
| The Old Prison | ||||
| The Witney & District Museum | ||||
| Tolsey Museum | ||||
| Tom Brown's School Museum | ||||
| Witney Blanket Hall |
Libraries in Lechlade
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badbury Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Badbury Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bampton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burford Tolsey Archive | 0.0 | |||||
| Carterton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charlbury Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Charlbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chipping Norton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Covingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Covingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cricklade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| DCMT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Faringdon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| George Moore Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambourn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lechlade Community Library & Visitor Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Liden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Swindon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinehurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinehurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Purton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Purton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rodbourne Cheney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Science Museum Library and Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Swindon Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Stratton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Stratton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Swindon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Swindon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Witney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wootton Bassett Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wychwoods Branch Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lechlade
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square | |||||
| Number 31 | |||||
| The Tolsey | |||||
| Wiltshire Country Markets | |||||
| Wiltshire Country Markets | |||||
| Witney Car Boot Sale |
Hotels in Lechlade
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lechlade
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lechlade
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lechlade
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Lechlade
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lechlade
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lechlade
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkells Brewery | ||||
| Arkells Brewery | ||||
| Hawkstone Brewery | ||||
| Hop Kettle Brewing Company | ||||
| Wychwood Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Lechlade
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Lechlade
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Lechlade
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry Airport | CVT | Medium Airport |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Medium Airport |
| Lasham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| London Oxford Airport | OXF | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Benson | BEX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Brize Norton | BZZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Fairford | FFD | Medium Airport |
| RAF Odiham | ODH | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Arden Heath Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baileys Fram Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Bericote Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berrow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bicester Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bidford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brine Pits Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calcot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalgrove Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colemore Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cornbury House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lechlade
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Lechlade Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Lechlade
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester House Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| The Avalon Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lechlade
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Lechlade Baptist Church | |
| Saint George | |
| Saint John the Baptist | |
| Saint Margaret | |
| Saint Peter, Broughton Poggs | |
| St Lawrence | |
| St Mary the Virgin, Buscot | |
| St Peter |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Lechlade?
Lechlade has a population of 2,469 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 106.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lechlade?
Lechlade has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.
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