Meldreth, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Meldreth is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,783. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0

A Great

1,783 Population 3/sq mi density

79 ft Elevation 24 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

30.7 in Annual Rain

Europe / London Timezone

$49,944 Median Income

Overall

4.1 / 5.0

Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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 Meldreth

Meldreth is a village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire, England, located around 10 miles (16 km) south-west of Cambridge. At the 2011 Census, the population of the parish was 1,783.

People

Population1,783

Median Age40.6 yrs

Density3/mi²

Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

Median Income$49,944

Per Capita$49,944

Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+

Home Value$249,800

Rent$1,249

Ownership63.0%

Housing Units713

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

Rain30.7 in/yr

Sunny Days225/yr

Elevation79 ft (24 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+50.0%

High School+84.0%

Community

Population	1,783
Population Density	3 / sq mi
Elevation	79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates	52.0940°, 0.0081°
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	30.7 inches (780 mm)
Annual Snowfall	4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income	$49,944
Median Age	40.6 years

About Meldreth

Meldreth is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,783. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 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 30.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Meldreth has a population of 1,783 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 575.3 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

1,783

Total Population

People / sq mi

40.6yrs

Median Age

4% above United Kingdom avg

575.3mi²

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

Meldreth vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Meldreth 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 162 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Meldreth vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.8%
	32% above United Kingdom avg

Establishments (County)	162

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone	60.0%
Public Transit	18.0%
Work from Home	24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Meldreth 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 713 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

Homeownership	63.0%
Owner-Occupied	63.0%
Renter-Occupied	37.0%
Housing Units	713

Property Tax

Meldreth 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 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	51.8°F
	4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	79 ft (24 m)
Area	575.3 sq mi (1,490.0 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	52.0940°N, 0.0081°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"

19% below United Kingdom avg

Snowfall 4.5"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.20"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 21, 2022.

Feb 27, 2008	1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom	M4.8	147 km
Apr 28, 2007	1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom	M4.6	132 km
Feb 15, 1994	7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom	M4.4	65 km
Oct 28, 2001	5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom	M4.2	102 km
Sep 23, 2000	1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom	M4.0	112 km
Sep 15, 1994	38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M3.9	133 km
Jan 28, 2015	2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.8	86 km
May 22, 2015	3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom	M3.7	132 km
May 12, 1994	4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom	M3.7	112 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	86 km
Mar 3, 2009	1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom	M3.5	136 km
Jan 30, 2002	25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom	M3.4	147 km
Feb 17, 1992	1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom	M3.4	35 km
Feb 27, 2019	3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom	M3.3	100 km
Jan 21, 1999	4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom	M3.3	106 km
Feb 21, 2022	5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom	M3.2	141 km
Apr 5, 2008	3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom	M3.1	143 km
Nov 5, 1994	5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom	M3.0	83 km
Jan 18, 2013	0 km NE of Hathern, United Kingdom	M2.9	116 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1911	FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND	Meteorological	0.9 m	-	140 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	2.1 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	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.7 in
August	62°F (17°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
September	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
November	44°F (7°C)	2.2 in
December	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in

Meldreth has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with October 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 Density	3/sq mi
Total Area	575.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone	60.0%
Public Transit	18.0%
Work from Home	24.0%

Schools in Meldreth

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Meldreth Primary School	-	-	-	-
Aurora Meldreth Manor School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Meldreth

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Eirewave UK	128 kbps, adfree	MP3 128 kbps
Cam FM 97.2	-	MP3
Bedford Radio	classic hits, hits	MP3 128 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
Cambridge Radio	jazz, pop	MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Bedford	-	MP3 128 kbps
Bloomberg UK	business, news	UNKNOWN
Lyca Radio	-	MP3 192 kbps
Mix 92.6 (backup)	-	MP3 128 kbps
Black Cat Radio (US)	-	MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - Love songs	love songs	MP3
Banita Maxx Radio	edm, hardstyle	MP3
Boomerang Radio	-	MP3
LoversRockRadio	-	MP3 192 kbps
Heart Peterborough	charts, pop	MP3 128 kbps
Heart Cambridge 103.0	hot adult contemporary	MP3 128 kbps
Oldskool UK	dnb, hardcore	MP3 128 kbps
in2Beats	classic soul	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Xtra	2000s, 2010s	MP3
Mix 92.6	community radio	MP3
City Sound	pop	MP3 128 kbps
Chelmsford Community Radio	independent	MP3 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Radio	-	MP3 128 kbps
Phoenix FM	community radio	MP3 128 kbps
IANL	islam, islamic	MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Meldreth

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Airborne Assault
American Air Museum
Anglesey Abbey
Ashwell Village Museum
Baldock Museum
Bishop's Stortford Museum
British Airliner Collection
Cambridge Museum of Technology
Cambridge Science Centre
Challis House
Datchworth Museum
Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum
House on the Hill Museum
Imperial War Museum Duxford 1940 Operations Room
IWM Duxford
Land Warfare Hall
Letchworth Community Museum
Milstein Exhibition Centre
Much Hadham Forge Museum
Museum at One Garden City
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Museum of Classical Archaeology and Faculty of Classics, University of Cambridge
Museum of Zoology
Norris Museum
Prior's Hall Barn
Royal Anglian Regiment Museum
Royston and District Museum
Royston and District Museum
Saffron Walden Museum
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Shell House
Stansted Mountfitchet Castle
Stevenage Museum
Stretham Old Engine
The Centre for Computing History
The Cromwell Museum
The Douglas Finlay Museum of College Life
The International Garden Cities Exhibition
The Museum of Cambridge
The Polar Museum
Waterbeach Military Heritage Museum
Whipple Museum of the History Of Science

Libraries in Meldreth

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Arbury Court Library		0.0
Baldock Library		0.0
Bar Hill Library		0.0
Barnwell Library		0.0
Bartlam Library / Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium		0.0
Betty and Gordon Moore Library		0.0
Bishops Stortford Library		0.0
Buntingford Library		0.0
Cambourne Library		0.0
Cambridge Central Library and Learning Centre		0.0
Cambridge University Library		0.0
Cherry Hinton Library		0.0
Christ's College Library		0.0
Churchill College Library		0.0
College Library		0.0
Comberton Library		0.0
Cottenham Library		0.0
Emmanuel College Library		0.0
Forbes Mellon Library		0.0
Girton College Library		0.0
Gonville and Caius College Library and Archives		0.0
Great Shelford Library		0.0
Histon Library		0.0
Homerton College Library		0.0
Hughes Hall Library		0.0
Huntingdon Library and Archives		0.0
Knebworth Library		0.0
Letchworth Library		0.0
LRC		0.0
Maitland Robinson Library		0.0
Melbourn Library (in The Hub)		0.0
Milton Road Library		0.0
Murray Edwards College Library		0.0
Newnham College Library		0.0
Papworth Library		0.0
Parker Library		0.0
Pembroke College Library		0.0
Pepys Library		0.0
Perne Library		0.0
Peterhouse Library and Theatre		0.0
Potton Library		0.0
Queens' College Library		0.0
Quincentenary Library		0.0
Robinson College Library		0.0
Rock Road Library		0.0
Royston Library		0.0
Royston Town Library		0.0
Saffron Walden Library		0.0
Sawston Library		0.0
Shakeshaft Library		0.0
Sherlock Library		0.0
Sidney Sussex Library		0.0
Squire Law Library		0.0
St Ives Library and Learning Centre		0.0
St John's College Library		0.0
Stansted Library		0.0
Stevenage Central Library		0.0
Stevenage Mobile Library		0.0
Stevenage Mobile Library		0.0
Stevenage Old Town Library		0.0
Study Centre		0.0
Swavesey Library		0.0
Swifts Library & Meeting Room		0.0
Taylor Library		0.0
The Luzio Building		0.0
The New Library		0.0
Third Court Library		0.0
West Hub Library		0.0
Willingham Library		0.0
Wren Library		0.0
Zoology Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Meldreth

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Car Boot Sale (seasonal)
Food Park
Market Square
Market Square
Market Square
Stevenage Indoor Market
The Green House

Train Stations in Meldreth

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Meldreth

Gyms in Meldreth

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OVRLOAD Strength & Conditioning

Breweries in Meldreth

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Calverley's Brewery
Cambridge Brewery
Cambridge Moonshine
Hadham Brewery
Milton Brewery
Potton Brewery
Saffron Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Meldreth

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Meldreth

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Better Ski & Board Centre	-	-	$0	-	-	-
InPiste	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Meldreth

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
London Heathrow Airport	LHR	Large Airport
London Luton Airport	LTN	Large Airport
London Stansted Airport	STN	Large Airport
Cambridge City Airport	CBG	Medium Airport
Cranfield Airport	-	Medium Airport
London City Airport	LCY	Medium Airport
London Southend Airport	SEN	Medium Airport
RAF Lakenheath	LKZ	Medium Airport
RAF Marham	KNF	Medium Airport
RAF Mildenhall	MHZ	Medium Airport
RAF Northolt	NHT	Medium Airport
RAF Wittering	-	Medium Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Armshold Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Audley End Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bakersfield Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Barnards Farm	-	Small Airport
Barnfield Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Bedford Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Benington Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bensons Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Black Spring Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Blooms Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Boughton North Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bovingdon Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Brickwall Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Brooklands Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Brooklands Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Cardington Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Chatteris Airfield	-	Small Airport
Cheddington Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Chesham Vale Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Clees Hall Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Coldharbour Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Coleman Green Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Cottered Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Cowbit Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Crosbie Field UL	-	Small Airport
Crowland Glider Field	-	Small Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Dalkeith Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Damyns Hall Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Deenethorpe Airfield	-	Small Airport
Denham Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Drayton Home Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Duxford Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Dysons Osiers Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Earls Colne Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Meldreth

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Meldreth Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Meldreth

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Holy Trinity (Meldreth Parish 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 Meldreth

What is the population of Meldreth?

Meldreth has a population of 1,783 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 575.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Meldreth 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 Meldreth?

Meldreth 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 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Meldreth?

Meldreth 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 162 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Meldreth?

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

How are the schools in Meldreth?

50.0% of adults in Meldreth 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 Meldreth?

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

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Overview 8/11

People 5/10

Economy 5/13

Housing 5/17

Health 0/26

Crime & Safety 0/12

Climate & Environment 7/19

Community 6/14

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Historical Trends 0/3

Geography 3/6

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About Meldreth

People

Economy

Housing

Climate

Education

Community

About Meldreth

Population

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Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Meldreth vs United Kingdom Average

Income: Meldreth vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Temperature

Geography

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Earthquake History

Tsunami History

Monthly Weather

Education

Area & Infrastructure

Services

Commute & Transportation

Schools in Meldreth

Radio Stations near Meldreth

Museums in Meldreth

Libraries in Meldreth

Farmers Markets in Meldreth

Train Stations in Meldreth

Gyms in Meldreth

Breweries in Meldreth

Stadiums & Teams in Meldreth

Ski Resorts Near Meldreth

Airports Near Meldreth

Post Offices in Meldreth

Churches & Religious Organizations in Meldreth

Quick Facts

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