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Pitstone, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Pitstone is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,674. Elevation: 377 ft (115 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,674 Population 1,413/sq mi density
377 ft Elevation 115 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.0 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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About Pitstone

Pitstone

Pitstone is a village and civil parish in east Buckinghamshire, England. It is at the foot of the central range of the Chiltern Hills, centred 6 miles (10 km) east of Aylesbury and 5 miles south of Leighton Buzzard. It directly adjoins the village of Ivinghoe, and the two villages share some facilities.
Being close to the Hertfordshire border Pitstone shares many amenities such as doctors, dentists etc with the close by market town of Tring.

People

Population3,674
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,413/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 Units1,470

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation377 ft (115 m)

Education

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

Community

Population3,674
Population Density1,413 / sq mi
Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Coordinates51.8283°, -0.6399°
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$54,978
Median Age42.2 years

About Pitstone

Pitstone is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,674. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet (115 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.

Pitstone has a population of 3,674 with a density of 1,413 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 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

3,674
Total Population
1,413
People / sq mi
42.2yrs
Median Age
8% above United Kingdom avg
2.6mi²
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

Pitstone vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Pitstone 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 334 business establishments. 41.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Pitstone vs United Kingdom

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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)334

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Pitstone 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 1,470 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 Units1,470

Property Tax

Pitstone 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 377 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

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density1,413/sq mi
Coordinates51.8283°N, 0.6399°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 129 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 141 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 119 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 114 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 83 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 100 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 71 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 150 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 149 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 100 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 74 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 146 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 73 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 119 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 144 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 119 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 128 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 150 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 129 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°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) 2.1 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Pitstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July 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 Density1,413/sq mi
Total Area2.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Radio Stations near Pitstone

42 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Arabic Radio arabic, news AAC+ 101 kbps
Happy Hardcore dj mixes, electronic MP3 256 kbps
BBC Afrique Radio africa, afrique AAC+ 101 kbps
BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) information, local AAC+ 101 kbps
Eirewave UK 128 kbps, adfree 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
Magic Classical classical music AAC+ 48 kbps
BSJ - MP3 128 kbps
Bedford Radio classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Mix 92.6 (backup) - MP3 128 kbps
Brooklands Radio community radio, local news MP3 192 kbps
Bucks Radio community radio, local news MP3
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
CRMK pop MP3 192 kbps
Bloomberg UK business, news UNKNOWN
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
Beat Route Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Bloop London Radio electronic, house MP3 128 kbps
Banita Maxx Radio edm, hardstyle MP3
BFBS UK - MP3 128 kbps
BBC Somali Radio news, somali AAC+ 101 kbps
RadioJackie pop, soft rock AAC+ 320 kbps
Vombat Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Wey - MP3 128 kbps
RunnRadio 80s, house MP3
Radio Frimley Park - MP3 128 kbps
Gold Dust Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Just Home Music - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Silky club dance, club house MP3 192 kbps
Insanity Radio - UNKNOWN 131 kbps
Radio Xtra 2000s, 2010s MP3
in2Beats classic soul MP3 192 kbps
Data Transmission Radio deep house, drum and bass MP3 320 kbps
IANL islam, islamic MP3 96 kbps
Radio Christmas - MP3 256 kbps
Mix 92.6 community radio MP3

Museums in Pitstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amersham Museum
Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park
Block B
Brickz
Buckinghamshire County Museum
Chair Making Museum
Chiltern Open Air Museum
Dacorum Heritage
Hut 1
Hut 11
Hut 11A
Hut 12
Hut 3
Hut 6
Hut 8
James McCudden Heritage Flight Centre
Leighton Buzzard Railway Museum
Manor Farm Complex
Manor Farm House
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
Milton Keynes Museum
Milton's Cottage
Mossman Collection
National Film and SciFi Museum
National Paralympic Heritage Centre
National Radio Centre (RSGB)
Natural History Museum at Tring
Newground Farm
Pann Mill
Pitstone Green Museum
Pram Shed
Redbourn Village Museum
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Teleprinter Hall
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
Watford Museum
Woburn Heritage Museum
Wycombe Museum

Libraries in Pitstone

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abbots Langley Library0.0
Adeyfield Library0.0
Amersham Library0.0
Ampthill Library0.0
Aylesbury Library0.0
Barton Library0.0
Beaconsfield Library0.0
Berkhamsted Library0.0
Bletchley Public Library0.0
Bourne End Library0.0
Bovingdon Library0.0
Bury Park & Community Resource Centre0.0
Chalfont St Giles Community Library0.0
Chalfont St Peter Library0.0
Chesham Public Library0.0
Chorleywood Community Library0.0
Croxley Green Library0.0
Eastcote Library0.0
Eastcote Library0.0
Flackwell Heath Library0.0
Flitwick Library0.0
Gerrards Cross Community Library0.0
Great Missenden Community Library0.0
Harefield Hospital Library0.0
Hazlemere Library0.0
Hemel Hempstead Main Library0.0
High Wycombe Library0.0
Houghton Regis Library0.0
Houghton Regis Library0.0
Ivinghoe 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
Little Chalfont Community Library0.0
Luton Central Library0.0
Luton Central Library0.0
Micklefield Library0.0
Milton Keynes Library0.0
MKUH Staff Library0.0
MKUH Staff Library0.0
North Watford Library0.0
Northwood Hills Library0.0
Northwood Library0.0
Northwood Library0.0
OU Library0.0
Princes Risborough Library0.0
Rickmansworth Library0.0
Stony Stratford Library0.0
Stopsley Library0.0
Stopsley Library0.0
The Library & Resources Centre0.0
Toddington Library0.0
Tring Library0.0
University Library0.0
Watford Central Library0.0
Wendover Community Library0.0
West Wycombe Community Library0.0
Westcroft Library0.0
Wing Community Library0.0
Winslow Library0.0
Woburn Sands Library0.0
Wolverton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pitstone

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Amersham Market
Amersham Market
Arts and Craft market (Sundays)
Berkhamsted Market
Berko Boot Fair
Chorleywood Car Boot
Market Hall
Open Market
The Arcade
The Artisan Collective
The Artisan Collective

Restaurants in Pitstone

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Delicious Meals
Woodz Pizza

Cafes in Pitstone

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

College Lake Cafe

Breweries in Pitstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fisher's Brewing Company
Mad Squirrel
Rebellion Beer Co. Ltd
The Chiltern Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Pitstone

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Pitstone

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 Pitstone

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Gatwick AirportLGWLarge Airport
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Cranfield Airport-Medium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Armshold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Bakersfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Barnfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Baynard's Park 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
Bovingdon Airstrip-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brooklands Aerodrome-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
Chipstead Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Claybrooke Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coldharbour Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coleman Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottered Airstrip-Small Airport
Crockham Hill Airfield-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Dalkeith Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Deenethorpe Airfield-Small Airport
Denham Aerodrome-Small Airport
Drayton Home Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Drayton St Leonard Airfield-Small Airport
Dunsfold Aerodrome-Small Airport
Dysons Osiers Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Pitstone

46 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adult ICU
Antenatal and Postnatal wards
Back To Back
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
Health Centre
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
Step One Recovery
The Atrium
The Clinic MK
Theatres 7-14
Urology
Ward 34
Wards 20 - 26
Watling Street Practice @ Shenley Church End
Zone E
Zone H

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 Pitstone

What is the population of Pitstone?

Pitstone has a population of 3,674 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,413 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 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 Pitstone 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 Pitstone?

Pitstone 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 Pitstone?

Pitstone 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 334 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pitstone?

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

How are the schools in Pitstone?

41.0% of adults in Pitstone 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 Pitstone?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Pitstone 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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