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Silverstone, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Silverstone is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,907. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,907 Population 653/sq mi density
390 ft Elevation 119 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
33.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,260 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,260 median income, 4.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$369,420 home value, $1,207/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Silverstone

Silverstone

Silverstone Circuit is a motor racing circuit in England, near the Northamptonshire villages Silverstone and Whittlebury. It is the home of the British Grand Prix, which it first hosted as the 1948 British Grand Prix. The 1950 British Grand Prix at Silverstone was the first race in the newly created World Championship of Drivers. The race rotated between Silverstone, Aintree and Brands Hatch from 1955 to 1986, but settled permanently at the Silverstone track in 1987. The circuit also hosts the British round of the MotoGP series.

People

Population1,907
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density653/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 11%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,260
Per Capita$48,260
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

C
Home Value$369,420
Rent$1,207
Ownership66.4%
Housing Units763

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain33.3 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation390 ft (119 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+48.7%

Community

Population1,907
Population Density653 / sq mi
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Coordinates52.0922°, -1.0260°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation33.3 inches (846 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.2 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$48,260
Median Age40.0 years

About Silverstone

Silverstone is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,907. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Silverstone has a population of 1,907 with a density of 653 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. The city is predominantly White (11%), with 1.7% Black, 9.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 88.1% of residents. 3.7% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 4.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,907
Total Population
653
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above United Kingdom avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 88.1%
12% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 11.9%

Social Characteristics

Silverstone vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Silverstone is $48,260, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,260 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $928, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 174 business establishments. 29.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Silverstone vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,260
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,260
Avg Weekly Wage$928

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)174

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.2%
Public Transit4.2%
Work from Home29.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Silverstone is $369,420, 31% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,207 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 66.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 763 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$369,420
31% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,207
4% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.4%
Owner-Occupied66.4%
Renter-Occupied33.6%
Housing Units763

Property Tax

Silverstone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density653/sq mi
Coordinates52.0922°N, 1.0260°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 90 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 136 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 131 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 85 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 45 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 74 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 141 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 42 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 140 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 117 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 73 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 72 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 150 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 122 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 105 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 147 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 110 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 133 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 116 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 56°F (14°C) 2.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Silverstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% below the national average of 33.7%. 48.7% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.8%
6% below United Kingdom avg
High School+48.7%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density653/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.2%
Public Transit4.2%
Work from Home29.1%

Schools in Silverstone

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Silverstone UTC - - - -
Silverstone Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Silverstone

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) information, local AAC+ 101 kbps
Fosse 107 80s, 90s AAC 80 kbps
Northants 1 00's, 10's MP3 128 kbps
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio hospital radio MP3
HearMe - 70s Rock 70s rock, 70’s rock MP3
BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) information, local AAC 339 kbps
Gabbie's Doo - MP3 128 kbps
BBC CWR - UNKNOWN
Hits Radio Coventry - AAC+ 47 kbps
Beat Route Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio 1950s, 50's MP3 192 kbps
Heart Northants 96.6 commercial, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
CRMK pop MP3 192 kbps
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
Raiders Radio dnb, drum and bass AAC 128 kbps
Bucks Radio community radio, local news MP3
BFBS Brize Norton - AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Christmas - MP3 256 kbps
Data Transmission Radio deep house, drum and bass MP3 320 kbps
Kennet Radio - AAC 48 kbps
Windrush Radio - MP3 160 kbps
Radio Horton - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cherwell - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Silverstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
78 Derngate: The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House
Abington Park Museum
Buckingham Old Gaol
Buckinghamshire Military Museum Trust
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Central Museum
Daventry Museum
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
Milton Keynes Museum
Museum of Leathercraft
Piddington Roman Villa museum
Silverstone Interactive Museum
Stowe House
Sywell Aviation Museum
The Canal Museum
Towcester Museum

Libraries in Silverstone

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abington Library0.0
Bicester library0.0
Brackley Library0.0
Brixworth Library0.0
Brixworth Library0.0
Buckingham Library0.0
Daventry Library0.0
Deanshanger Library0.0
Deanshanger Library0.0
Duston Library0.0
Hunsbury Library0.0
Kingsthorpe Library0.0
Kingsthorpe Library0.0
Long Buckby Library0.0
Middleton Cheney Library0.0
Moulton Community Library0.0
Moulton Community Library0.0
Northamptonshire Central Library0.0
Roade Library0.0
St James Library0.0
St James Library0.0
Stony Stratford Library0.0
Towcester Library0.0
University Library0.0
University Library0.0
Westcroft Library0.0
Weston Favell Library0.0
Weston Favell Library0.0
Winslow Library0.0
Wolverton Library0.0
Woodford Halse Library0.0
Wootton Fields Library0.0
Wootton Fields Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Silverstone

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Courtyard Mews
Northampton Market
Temporary Market
Temporary Market

Hotels in Silverstone

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone
Silverstone Golf Club Hotel

Restaurants in Silverstone

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stephen Casemore (Caterer)

Cafes in Silverstone

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Refule Cafe
Silverstone Community Cafe

Bus Stations in Silverstone

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #1215289715

Gas Stations in Silverstone

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AvantiGas
Gulf

Breweries in Silverstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Blackpit Brewery
Merrimen Brewing Litd
The Mill

Stadiums & Teams in Silverstone

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Silverstone

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead 0.0 - - $0 - - -
InPiste 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Silverstone

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
East Midlands AirportEMALarge Airport
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
Cranfield Airport-Medium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF Wittering-Medium Airport
Arden Heath Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Bakersfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Baxterley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bedford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bericote Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bicester Airfield-Small Airport
Bitteswell Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Black Spring Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bovingdon Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brooklands Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome-Small Airport
Buttermilk Hall Farm-Small Airport
Camp Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cardington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalgrove Airfield-Small Airport
Cheddington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chesham Vale Airstrip-Small Airport
Claybrooke Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottage Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Dalkeith Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Deenethorpe Airfield-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Denham Aerodrome-Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome-Small Airport
Drayton Home Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Drayton St Leonard Airfield-Small Airport
Earwig Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Easton Maudit Airstrip-Small Airport
Elstree Airfield-Small Airport
Englefield Airstrip-Small Airport
Enstone Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Silverstone

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Silverstone Post Office

Treatment Centers in Silverstone

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Isis Chiropractic Clinic
Watling Street Practice @ Shenley Church End

Churches & Religious Organizations in Silverstone

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Silverstone Methodist Church
St. John the Baptist Church
St. Michael's 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 Silverstone

What is the population of Silverstone?

Silverstone has a population of 1,907 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 653 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Silverstone expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,260, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $369,420 (31% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,207 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Silverstone?

Silverstone 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 61°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.3 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Silverstone?

Silverstone has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $928. There are 174 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Silverstone?

The median home value in Silverstone is $369,420. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,207. The homeownership rate is 66.4%.

How are the schools in Silverstone?

31.8% of adults in Silverstone hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.7% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Silverstone?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Silverstone is 11% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 9.5% Asian. 88.1% of residents speak only English at home. 3.7% of the population are military veterans. 4.1% of residents have a disability.

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