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Swavesey, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Swavesey is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,463. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,463 Population 586/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
34.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$62,123 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,123 median income, 3.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$566,715 home value, $1,553/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Swavesey

Swavesey

Swavesey is a village lying on the Prime Meridian of the world in Cambridgeshire, England, with a population of 2,463. The village is situated 9 miles to the north west of Cambridge and 3 miles south east of St Ives.

People

Population2,463
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density586/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 9%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,123
Per Capita$62,123
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

D
Home Value$566,715
Rent$1,553
Ownership71.4%
Housing Units985

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.9%
High School+62.0%

Community

Population2,463
Population Density586 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates52.3016°, -0.0048°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation34.0 inches (864 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$62,123
Median Age42.9 years

About Swavesey

Swavesey is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,463. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Swavesey has a population of 2,463 with a density of 586 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles. The median age is 42.9 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (9.4%), with 1.7% Black, 6.9% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91% of residents. 3.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 3.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,463
Total Population
586
People / sq mi
42.9yrs
Median Age
10% above United Kingdom avg
4.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.0%
16% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 9.0%

Social Characteristics

Swavesey vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Swavesey is $62,123, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,123 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,195, 17% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 224 business establishments. 43.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Swavesey vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$62,123
17% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$62,123
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)224

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone40.7%
Public Transit2.9%
Work from Home43.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Swavesey is $566,715, 101% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,553 (34% above the national average of $1,163). 71.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 985 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$566,715
101% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,553
34% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.4%
Owner-Occupied71.4%
Renter-Occupied28.6%
Housing Units985

Property Tax

Swavesey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density586/sq mi
Coordinates52.3016°N, 0.0048°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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 M4.8 148 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 124 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 59 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 84 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 148 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 109 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 144 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 68 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 149 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 115 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 121 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 68 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 13 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 130 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 83 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 123 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 147 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 147 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 148 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in

Swavesey has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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47.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42% above the national average of 33.7%. 62.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+47.9%
42% above United Kingdom avg
High School+62.0%
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density586/sq mi
Total Area4.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone40.7%
Public Transit2.9%
Work from Home43.8%

Schools in Swavesey

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Swavesey Village College
Swavesey Primary School
Over Primary School
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Radio Stations near Swavesey

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Eirewave UK 128 kbps, adfree MP3 128 kbps
Cam FM 97.2 MP3
BIG BARN RADIO pop MP3 128 kbps
Bedford Radio classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Cambridge Radio jazz, pop MP3 128 kbps
Bloomberg UK business, news UNKNOWN
Hospital Radio Bedford MP3 128 kbps
Black Cat Radio (US) MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - Love songs love songs MP3
Boomerang Radio MP3
in2Beats classic soul MP3 192 kbps
Heart Cambridge 103.0 hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
LoversRockRadio MP3 192 kbps
Heart Peterborough charts, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio West Norfolk MP3 160 kbps
KL1 Radio 60s to 90s MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Swavesey

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Airborne Assault
American Air Museum
Anglesey Abbey
British Airliner Collection
Cambridge Museum of Technology
Cambridge Science Centre
Challis House
Chatteris Museum
Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum
Fossils Galore
Heritage Centre
Imperial War Museum Duxford 1940 Operations Room
IWM Duxford
Land Warfare Hall
March & District Museum
Milstein Exhibition Centre
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Museum of Armed Police
Museum of Classical Archaeology and Faculty of Classics, University of Cambridge
Museum of Zoology
Norris Museum
RAF Witchford Display of Memorabilia
Ramsey Rural Museum
Royal Anglian Regiment Museum
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Stretham Old Engine
The Centre for Computing History
The Cromwell Museum
The Douglas Finlay Museum of College Life
The Museum of Cambridge
The Polar Museum
Waterbeach Military Heritage Museum
Whipple Museum of the History Of Science

Libraries in Swavesey

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arbury Court Library0.0
Bar Hill Library0.0
Barnwell Library0.0
Bartlam Library / Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium0.0
Betty and Gordon Moore Library0.0
Buckden Library0.0
Cambourne Library0.0
Cambridge Central Library and Learning Centre0.0
Cambridge University Library0.0
Chatteris Library0.0
Cherry Hinton Library0.0
Christ's College Library0.0
Churchill College Library0.0
College Library0.0
Comberton Library0.0
Community Information Centre0.0
Cottenham Library0.0
Emmanuel College Library0.0
Forbes Mellon Library0.0
Girton College Library0.0
Gonville and Caius College Library and Archives0.0
Great Shelford Library0.0
Haddenham Library0.0
Histon Library0.0
Homerton College Library0.0
Hughes Hall Library0.0
Huntingdon Library and Archives0.0
LRC0.0
Maitland Robinson Library0.0
March Library0.0
Melbourn Library (in The Hub)0.0
Milton Road Library0.0
Murray Edwards College Library0.0
Newnham College Library0.0
Papworth Library0.0
Parker Library0.0
Pembroke College Library0.0
Pepys Library0.0
Perne Library0.0
Peterhouse Library and Theatre0.0
Potton Library0.0
Queens' College Library0.0
Quincentenary Library0.0
Ramsey Library0.0
Robinson College Library0.0
Rock Road Library0.0
Sawston Library0.0
Shakeshaft Library0.0
Sherlock Library0.0
Sidney Sussex Library0.0
Squire Law Library0.0
St Ives Library and Learning Centre0.0
St John's College Library0.0
Study Centre0.0
Swavesey Library0.0
Swifts Library & Meeting Room0.0
Taylor Library0.0
The Luzio Building0.0
The New Library0.0
Third Court Library0.0
Warboys Library0.0
West Hub Library0.0
Willingham Library0.0
Wren Library0.0
Yaxley Library0.0
Zoology Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Swavesey

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Car Boot Sale (seasonal)
Food Park
Market Square
Market Square
Skylark Car Boot Sale
Skylark Indoor Car Boot Sale

Hotels in Swavesey

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Travelodge

Cafes in Swavesey

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mustard Seed Community Cafe
So Scrumptious
Teabellies
The Nook

Gas Stations in Swavesey

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Breweries in Swavesey

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Calverley's Brewery
Cambridge Brewery
Cambridge Moonshine
Milton Brewery
Potton Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Swavesey

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Swavesey

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 Swavesey

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
Cranfield AirportMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
RAF Barkston HeathMedium Airport
RAF CranwellMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF WitteringMedium Airport
Andrewsfield AerodromeSmall Airport
Armshold Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Audley End AirfieldSmall Airport
Bakersfield AirstripSmall Airport
Barnards FarmSmall Airport
Barnfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bedford AerodromeSmall Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Benington AirfieldSmall Airport
Bensons Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Black Spring Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blooms Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Boston AerodromeSmall Airport
Boughton North AirfieldSmall Airport
Bovingdon AirstripSmall Airport
Brickwall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brooklands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bury Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cardington AirstripSmall Airport
Chatteris AirfieldSmall Airport
Cheddington AirstripSmall Airport
Chesham Vale AirstripSmall Airport
Clees Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Coldharbour Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Coleman Green AirstripSmall Airport
Cottered AirstripSmall Airport
Cowbit AirstripSmall Airport
Crowland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Dalkeith Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Decoy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Deenethorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Denham AerodromeSmall Airport
Drayton Home Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Duxford AerodromeSmall Airport
Dysons Osiers AirstripSmall Airport
Earls Colne AirfieldSmall Airport
Earwig Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Swavesey

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Over 2 Mobile Post Office Service
Over Mobile Post Office Service
Swavesey Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Swavesey

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethel Baptist Chapel
Over Baptist Church
Rehoboth Methodist Chapel
St Andrew's
St Mary's
Swavesey Strict And Particular Baptist Chapel

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 Swavesey

What is the population of Swavesey?

Swavesey has a population of 2,463 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 586 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Swavesey expensive to live in?

The median household income is $62,123, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $566,715 (101% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,553 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Swavesey?

Swavesey has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Swavesey?

Swavesey has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,195. There are 224 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Swavesey?

The median home value in Swavesey is $566,715. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,553. The homeownership rate is 71.4%.

How are the schools in Swavesey?

47.9% of adults in Swavesey hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 62.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Swavesey?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Swavesey is 9.4% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 6.9% Asian. 91% of residents speak only English at home. 3.6% of the population are military veterans. 3.4% of residents have a disability.

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