Potton, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Potton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,728. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 52°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 Potton
Potton is a town and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England, about 10 miles (16 km) east of the county town Bedford. The parish, which includes the hamlet of Deepdale, had a population of 5,728 in 2021. In 1783 the Great Fire of Potton destroyed a large part of the town. The parish church dates from the 13th century, and is dedicated to St Mary. Potton's horse fairs were some of the largest in the country.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,728 |
| Population Density | 14 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.1291°, -0.2156° |
| 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) |
About Potton
Potton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,728. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 412.4 sq mi (1,068.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.1291°N, 0.2156°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Potton has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Potton
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sutton CofE VA Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Potton
24 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam FM 97.2 | - | MP3 | |
| Eirewave UK | 128 kbps, adfree | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Classic Hits Forest Radio | 1950s, 1960s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 70s Rock | 70s rock, 70’s rock | MP3 | |
| Forest Gold | classic hits, golden oldies | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Cambridge Radio | jazz, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bedford Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Boomerang Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Beat Route Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Black Cat Radio (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gabbie's Doo | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Bedford | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bloomberg UK | business, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Mix 92.6 (backup) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Banita Maxx Radio | edm, hardstyle | MP3 | |
| in2Beats | classic soul | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Cambridge 103.0 | hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LoversRockRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Oldskool UK | dnb, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Xtra | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 | |
| Mix 92.6 | community radio | MP3 | |
| GlitterBeam Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart Peterborough | charts, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Christmas | - | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Potton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwell Village Museum | ||||
| Baldock Museum | ||||
| British schools museum | ||||
| Garden City Collection Study Centre | ||||
| Heritage Centre | ||||
| John Bunyan museum | ||||
| Letchworth Community Museum | ||||
| Military Intelligence Museum | ||||
| Museum at One Garden City | ||||
| Norris Museum | ||||
| North Hertfordshire Museum | ||||
| Panacea Museum | ||||
| Royston and District Museum | ||||
| Royston and District Museum | ||||
| St Neots Museum | ||||
| Stevenage Museum | ||||
| The Cromwell Museum | ||||
| The Higgins | ||||
| The International Garden Cities Exhibition | ||||
| Wardown Park Museum |
Libraries in Potton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bar Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Biggleswade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buckden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buntingford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bury Park & Community Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Cambourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Comberton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hitchin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Huntingdon Library and Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Leagrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Letchworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| LRC | 0.0 | |||||
| Luton Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Luton Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Melbourn Library (in The Hub) | 0.0 | |||||
| Papworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Potton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Putnoe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Royston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Royston Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shefford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Ives Library and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| St Neots Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stevenage Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stevenage Mobile Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stevenage Mobile Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stevenage Old Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stopsley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stopsley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swavesey Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Potton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Boot Sale (seasonal) | |||||
| Hitchin Market | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Market Place | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Stevenage Indoor Market | |||||
| The Green House |
Hotels in Potton
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Potton
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Potton
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Potton
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Potton
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Potton
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Potton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&T Brewery | ||||
| Potton Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Potton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Potton
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 Potton
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 |
| 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 |
| Bernwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Black Spring Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bovingdon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buttermilk Hall Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cardington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cheddington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chesham Vale Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coleman Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dalkeith Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | - | 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 |
| Earwig Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Easton Maudit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elstree Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Potton
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Potton Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Potton
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Back To Back | ||
| Clearer Ears Hitchin | ||
| Johnstone's Chiropodist | ||
| Liverpool Road Health Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Potton
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Potton Salvation Army | |
| St Mary The Virgin |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Potton
What is the population of Potton?
Potton has a population of 5,728 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 412.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Potton?
Potton 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. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.
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