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Silchester, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Silchester is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 774. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 774 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3536°, -1.1006° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.7 inches (882 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $56,907 |
| Median Age | 40.8 years |
About Silchester
Silchester is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 774. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Silchester vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Silchester vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $56,907 |
| 24% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,907 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,094 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 70 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 43.2% |
| Public Transit | 3.7% |
| Work from Home | 39.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $455,780 |
| 62% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,423 |
| 22% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.3% |
| Housing Units | 310 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 236.5 sq mi (612.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3536°N, 1.1006°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 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 (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Silchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.3% |
| 5% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 53.3% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Total Area | 236.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 43.2% |
| Public Transit | 3.7% |
| Work from Home | 39.2% |
Schools in Silchester
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silchester Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bramley Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Silchester
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60s Swinging Radio | classic hits 60s 70a 80s, israeli pop oldies | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Swinging radio 60s | 60s, sixties | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio | hospital radio | MP3 | |
| BFBS Aldershot | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Bucks Radio | community radio, local news | MP3 | |
| BFBS Brize Norton | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Capital FM South Coast 103.2 | commercial, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Shine Radio | — | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Winchester Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Overton Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Basingstoke | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Outreach Radio | — | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Gold Dust Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Insanity Radio | — | UNKNOWN 131 kbps | |
| Radio Christmas | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Cherwell | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - Classic Rock | classic rock | MP3 | |
| Windrush Radio | — | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Kennet Radio | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Southampton Hospital Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Silchester
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Museum Archaeological Research Collection | ||||
| British Museum Archaeological Research Collection | ||||
| Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred | ||||
| Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred | ||||
| Cole Museum of Zoology | ||||
| Cole Museum of Zoology | ||||
| Curtis Museum | ||||
| Gliding Heritage Centre | ||||
| Greenham Control Tower | ||||
| Jane Austen's House Museum | ||||
| Milestones Museum | ||||
| Museum Of English Rural Life | ||||
| R112 Visitors Centre | ||||
| Reading Museum | ||||
| Reading Museum | ||||
| Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock | ||||
| Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock | ||||
| Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock | ||||
| Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock | ||||
| Royal Logistic Corps Museum | ||||
| The Allen Gallery | ||||
| The Museum Of Berkshire Aviation | ||||
| The Museum Of Berkshire Aviation | ||||
| The Pest House | ||||
| The Royal Berkshire Medical Museum | ||||
| The Royal Berkshire Medical Museum | ||||
| The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology | ||||
| The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology | ||||
| Wallingford Museum | ||||
| West Berkshire Museum | ||||
| Whitchurch Silk Mill | ||||
| Willis Museum |
Libraries in Silchester
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Alton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Basingstoke Discovery Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Battle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bordon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burghfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Caversham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chawton House & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chineham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| D6 Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Education Library Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Education Library Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Finchampstead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Goring Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Henley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| John H Dunning Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingsclere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resources Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resources Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lecture room | 0.0 | |||||
| Lower Earley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mortimer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Overton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palmer Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pangbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reading Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reading Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reading Library of Things | 0.0 | |||||
| Reading Library of Things | 0.0 | |||||
| Sonning Common Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sonning Common Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Ham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southcote Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southcote Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spencers Wood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thatcham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Learning Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Theale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tilehurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Twyford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University Reading Room & Special Collections | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallingford Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Wargrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitchurch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winnersh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodcote Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodley Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Silchester
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Collar (Wed) CHOW (Fri) | |||||
| Blue Collar (Wed) CHOW (Fri) | |||||
| Country Market | |||||
| Falaise Square | |||||
| Fruit & Veg Market | |||||
| Fruit & Veg Market | |||||
| Market Place | |||||
| Market Place | |||||
| Reading Market | |||||
| Reading Market | |||||
| Wallingford Market Place |
Cafes in Silchester
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Silchester
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Silchester
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Silchester
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andwell Brewing Co | ||||
| Berry Bros. & Rudd | ||||
| Binghams Brewery | ||||
| Binghams Brewery | ||||
| Delphic Brweing Co & Taproom | ||||
| Elusive Brewing | ||||
| Loddon Brewery | ||||
| Longdog Brewery | ||||
| Old Luxters | ||||
| Phantom Brewing Co. | ||||
| Reading Brewery | ||||
| Reading Brewery | ||||
| Renegade Brewery | ||||
| Siren Craft Brewery | ||||
| Siren Craft Brewery | ||||
| Stratton Lane Brewery and Bar | ||||
| Triple fff Brewing Company | ||||
| Winkworth |
Stadiums & Teams in Silchester
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer Park Stadium | ||
| Select Car Leasing Stadium |
Ski Resorts Near Silchester
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Alpine Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| InPiste | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Silchester
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | Large Airport |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | Large Airport |
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| Cranfield Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Farnborough Airport | FAB | 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 Northolt | NHT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Odiham | ODH | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Baileys Fram Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Baynard's Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bembridge Airport | BBP | Small Airport |
| Bere Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bernwood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Berry Grove Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bicester Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Binstead Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bognor Regis Lec Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bovingdon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowford Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Calcot Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chalgrove Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cheddington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chesham Vale Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chilsfold Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Colemore Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cornbury House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Denham Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Draycot Farm Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Drayton St Leonard Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dunsfold Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Englefield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Silchester
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bramley Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Silchester
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| Flint House Police Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| Shinfield Health Centre | ||
| Skin | ||
| Synexus Thames Valley Clinic | ||
| The Berkshire Clinic | ||
| The Laser Clinic | ||
| ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership | ||
| Window to the Womb |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Silchester
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Methodist Chapel | |
| Mortimer West End Chapel | |
| Saint James' Church | |
| Saint Mary The Virgin | |
| Saint Mary The Virgin | |
| Saint Stephen's Church | |
| The Parish Church of St.Saviours |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Silchester?
Silchester has a population of 774 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 236.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.8 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Silchester expensive to live in?
The median household income is $56,907, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $455,780 (62% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,423 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Silchester?
Silchester has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Silchester?
Silchester has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,094. There are 70 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Silchester?
The median home value in Silchester is $455,780. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,423. The homeownership rate is 66.7%.
How are the schools in Silchester?
35.3% of adults in Silchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 53.3% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Silchester?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Silchester is 6.9% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 7.7% Asian. 92.1% of residents speak only English at home. 4.6% of the population are military veterans. 3.7% of residents have a disability.